A Happy Ass; A Happy Rider

As promised yesterday here is the happy ass topic.

With a new bike comes many new parts.  I am going to review them one by one.  Today the choice part is Bontrager's Evoke RXL saddle. http://bontrager.com/model/08396  Never have I sat on a saddle that was as instantly comfortable as this one.  Never.  Several rides in and I have to think about comments because I simply don't think about what I am sitting on.  Not that I am ignoring the saddle, I just don't feel it there.  This is a good thing.  The only other saddle to give me this feeling (or not feeling) was the long gone Avocet O2Air.

All but one ride have been two hour road rides where you are seated most of the time.  Comfort until the end.  The woods ride I did with had lots of moving around due to the icy trails.  Not once did the saddle get in my way, or snag my shorts.  I have a new favorite.  Thank you Bontrager.


Had a great ride yesterday.  Temps near 40, sunny skies, slight wind.  36.6 miles.  It was nice to be joined by two others for half the ride.  A person can only take so much of riding alone.  Ever since I started riding a single speed something weird has happened.  I love climbing.  When riding pavement I plan some of the biggest and steepest hills.  Adding different ones each ride.  Perhaps it is the feeling of your muscles straining, or the speed maintained compared to spinning up in a low gear.  With that in mind I apologize to any that join me for a ride.  I am beginning to think that a good flogging is why people want to join me on a ride.  It's all good.  Riding is riding.  Still running the 44-17.  Thinking I might put an 18 on the rear for the race.  Dirt roads do have more resistance.  Weather will tell.  Dry or damp.


If you do join me for a ride please remember this;  I only have one gear.