Comfort Über Alles--go with the Al racer.



--- In ncrandoncyclists@yahoogroups.com, "bullcitybiker"
<sharetheroad@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all..
>
> With Alan's 200k just a few weeks away, I've run into a dilemma.
> There are two bikes I can choose to ride towards my goal of a
> successful P-B-P. One is an aluminum racer that's admittedly too
> small but I've ridden it exclusively for the last 12,000 miles and
> have no comfort issues (though I've never ridden more than 130 miles
> on it at one time.) The other bike is a seldom-used steel frame that
> I set up using my measurements from the racer. The steel frame is
> supposedly "best" for me fit-wise but after riding it this weekend my
> lower back is giving me problems off the bike. On the bike, I have no
> back pain but I do feel a significant loss of power compared to
> my "usual" position. It feels like I'm starting over in my training.
>
> What would you veterans do? Risk messing up months of preparation and
> physical well-being for the steel frame that could be best long-term,
> or "go with what I know"- stick with a too small racing bike not
> intended for brevets?
>
> Would very much appreciate your opinions! Thanks- Branson