Nothing that a pair of Cyclocross tyres won't cure. Great looking bike, and I, reverse to you was looking at a straight bar bike initially- but Thought that if I was going to ride the black stuff- I might aswell go the whole hog. So far- I haven't got down into the tucked position- that is too wierd, riding with my head between my knees.

On the saddle front- I am using the stock San Marco that came wth the bike and although I haven't done more than 20 miles in a ride- it seems to be OK.

Plan my settling down ride for next week, and still not certain If I want to go offroad for a 65 mile ride or take less time and Do nearer 75 or 100 on the road bike. Depends on whether anyone else is coming with me to see a load of idiots doing their yearly exercise.