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Old 05-03-10, 02:16 PM
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You need to look at your complete riding position, not just the saddle position.
It's kind of hard to give you specifics without seeing you, the bike, or you on the bike...you might consider having a fit session at your local bike shop, rather than posting pics in an internet forum.

One small piece of advice I can give....try rolling your hips forward and arching your back so that your sit bones are doing the bulk of supporting your weight there. Then, you want the bike to fit so your weight is evenly distributed between the three points of support...your sit bones, your hands and your feet.

you may find this link helpful
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

Also....a decent pair of bike shorts...or at least shorts/pants with flat seams, will help too.

Finally, if you PM Siu Blue Wind she can get you access to the women's only forum where you might get some great advice from other women who have had the same issues.
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