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Old 09-19-25 | 01:42 PM
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Rookie question

So I admit I am a total newbie to biking and on the far side of sixty. I started riding my Verve 3 more and more just for fitness. As you probably know this is a bike with a vertical riding position. My body build is 5-11" and 165 lbs. Long arms and legs. As I rode further I descovered the original seat was not comfortable. So I started reading and looking for something else. I tried a couple of seats and then I read about the Brooks B17. Lot of fans but also some critics. I jumped in anyway. After using the proofhide treatment and riding it a bunch I think I have it broken in. I can now ride an hour at the time and not feel uncomfortable. I have it located where it feels right fore and aft and I have the nose tilted up so I'm not feeling like I'm sliding off the nose of the saddle. Here's my question, when I feel the need to pedal harder (more power) I notice I lean forward a little bit and have a bit more weight on my hands. Is this a normal reaction or an indication should I move the seat forward a bit? Thanks for any help or advice.



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