Subject: Lets talk saddles and tires Good Morning all Lets talk saddles and tires for a moment! This Saturday is a trip to the bike shop for me, it’s time for some birthday presents to myself. I was thinking about a Garmin 310xt, but really I need a new saddle and some tires. I was considering the Cobb V Flow plus. This was based on reading threads here and comments from those close to my weight and height. I also sent an e-mail to Cobb and was answered with this model. However, what am I really looking for? I see a lot of people ride Frizak and Specialized. I understand that saddles are a personal choice, but what are the advantages of one over the other. Tires, I have about 1500 miles on this set. After a winter of the rear meeting the trainer, it has a flat spot down the middle. I would hate to blow out a tire 30 miles from home, I figure it’s time. The bike came with Bontrager Select 700x25 tires on Bontrager Select rims. The normal ride conditions for me are county roads that are rough to rougher, with a patch very now and then. I have looked at ads but really don’t have a clue what I should get. So suggestions are welcomed. I am assuming I should change both the front and rear and keep the front to put back on the rear next winter for the trainer life. Oh and if it makes a difference I am not a 150lbs cyclist, more like 210 and dropping uhm or I could say screw it and go for the Garmin, that way I would know what my heart rate and position is when my nuts go numb and my tire blows
Joe |