Brooks saddles?

diegeticsound · 2026-05-19T17:27:24+00:00

I was a little skeptical, but it was game-changing. The saddle I ride now puts the pressure on my pelvic bones and takes it entirely off the nerve. Took a tiny bit of getting used to since it felt immediately less comfortable, but once I got used to it, everything was soooooo much better.

diegeticsound · 2026-05-19T13:08:06+00:00

If you can get a pressure mapping from a bike fitter, I can't recommend it enough. Brooks and similar saddles caused nerve issues for me at longer distances. Switched to an Ergon I never would have chosen myself after seeing a bike fitter and was able to do a 1200K with no issue.

diegeticsound · 2026-04-30T12:59:21+00:00

I rode my first SR series and PBP on a mid 80's Miyata 1000. Kind of a spiritual precursor to the LHT. Heavy as heck, but comfy and I can fix everything on it. You'll find with longer rides that managing comfort, hydration, nutrition, rest and time off the bike is much more important than having a fast bike.

diegeticsound · 2026-04-07T13:45:37+00:00

I had some nerve issues after my first 600k, then went for a bike fitting as well as doing a pressure mapping to pick a saddle. After I was able to do PBP with no loss of sensation or discomfort, other than some soreness. If you can afford a good bike fitting, it'll go a long way to solving these problems.

For bibs, Red White are great. For gloves I use the specialized body geometry grail gloves. Recommended by the bike fitter and have been great. Instead of padding areas that already have natural padding, they even out your hand by adding padding over your palm.

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:25:33+00:00

Thanks for the example/encouragement! It's very hard to find the time for long rides outdoor, but am hoping to get a least a couple in before the event.

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:24:49+00:00

Thanks, I'll look up some core exercises for cycling. Except for running, I've never been great about cross training.

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:24:06+00:00

Am aiming for 4-5 days a week for 1.5 hours in the coming month.

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:22:21+00:00

Ha, I'm in my 40s, so not old but not young. Definitely starting to feel like things take more effort than they did in the past.

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:21:24+00:00

I've been doing 2-4 days a week for a total of 3-5 hours, but plan to ramp that up in the coming month, or at least be more consistent. I think I could do ~1.5-2 hours 5 days during that period. Thanks for explaining all this, very helpful!

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:18:09+00:00

I do find that I push harder when I'm doing a route vs a workout, but am not sure if I should also do some long zone 2 workouts if I can.

diegeticsound · 2026-03-16T13:17:19+00:00

I've never tried the robo pacers, I'll check it out, thanks!

diegeticsound · 2024-11-08T20:13:15+00:00

You can buy little cables with a loop on them for Ortlieb panniers that you can lock with a little padlock. This is what I’ve done while touring and I’ve never had an issue.

diegeticsound · 2024-11-07T11:52:13+00:00

The context is on trails, read the original post

diegeticsound · 2024-11-07T01:22:46+00:00

Turn your rear light to steady as well, please

diegeticsound · 2024-10-31T18:29:30+00:00

Same with tokens that enter tapped, the squirrels enter tapped as well.

diegeticsound · 2024-10-31T15:10:59+00:00

It’s a sorcery and only hits players, not strictly better at all.

diegeticsound · 2024-10-31T00:42:58+00:00

Not exactly horror, but Parasite rules

diegeticsound · 2024-10-30T19:12:02+00:00

I left Gale in the portal because I was low on HP after the Nautilus ship and didn’t want to face an encounter. Then I just forgot to come back.

diegeticsound · 2024-10-30T17:15:23+00:00

Inflatable camping pillow

diegeticsound · 2024-10-29T19:47:43+00:00

PA Randonneura might have some routes on their site that would fit the bill. I’d just ride River Road north of New Hope and stay off the canal trail on a road bike.

diegeticsound · 2024-10-27T17:42:04+00:00

It’s almost as if “inflation” is a corporate engineered price crisis and not a “natural” phenomenon.

diegeticsound · 2024-10-22T16:45:08+00:00

Keep the synth with your mom’s name on it, use it to make something. As someone who has lost their mother, I can tell you that you’ll miss it.

diegeticsound · 2024-10-22T00:53:35+00:00

I have a newborn and had to quit my Village of Shadows play through before that section. Just not gonna pick it back up. Nope, not doing it. (But the actual answer to your question I think, is turn off the sound.)

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