Originally Posted by Yen
....now I am really beginning to feel the difference. For example, after the 11-mile ride a few weeks ago my legs were twitching and a little sore for the rest of the day. After the 24 mile ride on Friday, I felt almost nothing. But, my leg strength does still have a long way to go. I can go up inclines but I still shy away from hills until my legs get a bit stronger.
Sounds like you don't have much time on the new saddle - give it at least 400 miles. I've been riding 23 years with no special saddle problems yet sometimes when I have higher mileage weeks maybe 150 - 200 mi my sitbones let me know to take a day or two off. Bought a Brooks, we'll see.
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