Started adding in more hills today, took my normal route but added a leg that is 1.5 miles up hill @4% for the first 3/4 mile and 9% for the last. As long as I didnt look up it was OK
Did just shy of 20 miles today with (per map my ride) 1300+- feet of climbing. I am going to keep pushing through for now without the compact and see how it goes.
On the chafing note, fitter is recommending a new saddle due to the change in positioning and weight distribution. He suggested a fizik antares versus which they have a 1 wk test saddle for. I have a real hard time mentally justifying a $179 saddle. Anyone have some other suggestions? Seems as though my sit bones are wider than my current saddle. When I was reaching for the bars weight was distributed to my hands so my rear didnt chaf. Now it is an issue.
Thank you, I am truly shocked and grateful at all of the positive responses.