My fixed ( converted early '80's Bianchi road geometry) used to be like a lazy boy to me. I could ride it all day 60-100 miles. Then I put a Brooks saddle on and it has been down hill from there. My mileage has gone down and I am not happy anymore. I am switching back to my old saddle. I will give the Brooks another try this winter on short rides.


I have noticed that since my saddle is so uncomfortable my hands have been getting sore and numb. I did not have this problem before I changed saddles. I think my arms are compensating and taking all the weight.

I am 6'5" and weigh 185 lbs. Just because you are a large person does not mean you should be uncomfortable. Have you ever been fitted for a bike. You may have an unusual body type (longer arms, torso or something like that). It sounds to me like your bike does not fit you. Numb hands usually means your seat height/position needs adjusting.

How do you know that >72° seat tube is uncomfortable. What other bikes have you tried?