Originally Posted by
YogaKat
UPDATE:
I rode a quick 5 miles on it yesterday after work. Very different that riding my cruiser. I now see the pros and cons between the two.
It rode really well although I was a bit wobbly due to the fact that I have never been on anything with gears or such narrow wheels before, but so far I absolutely love it! The breaking seems to work well and it shifts well too. I do miss my cruiser seat though. Owww!
I can't wait to get her out on my regular route later.
Saddles are personal. Some work for some people, some for others. But as well as having the right saddle (the wide part needs to be wide enough so your sitbones can perch on it, rather than you ending up with your weight on the nose of the saddle, which is painful) you also need it to be correctly positioned. Start with it perfectly flat and then decide whether it needs to be moved forward or back relative to the handlebar. Make small incremental adjustments. You'll get there. If the saddle is OK the "sit bone ache" will go away after a week or two.
It isn't the narrow wheels that make you wobbly, it's the unfamiliar riding position and the need to get used to changing gear. You'll be fine with an hour or two's practice.
Put a couple of thousand miles on that and by the time you get the road bike, you'll be flying.