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Old 10-17-08 | 06:28 PM
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From: North Acton, West London, UK
Originally Posted by Zarich
I wanted to update. I road home about 3 miles from work. The 5 degree angle made a HUGE difference. Now the discomfort is slightly different. First off it no longer feels bruiseish, but now feels kinda hard. I can definetly feel my sit bones. Secondly I get a little discomfort in my groin. So I am wondering if I should dip the nose even further.
Bite the bullet, go to a good bike shop and ask to test saddles for comfort. It sounds as though your current one is about as comfortable as a brick.
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