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You are probably bracing with your knees.  Try softening your ankles,  
by raising your heels slightly, or just do it from time to time.

Lynne
who has the same tendency on long walking rides no matter the saddle


On Aug 29, 2005, at 12:36 PM, Julie Fuller wrote:

> Okay guys, here's something else to think about in regards to  
> fitting a saddle to the rider.  I have been riding in Aussies for  
> years, and I love them.  But I have noticed something the past  
> several years.
>
> When I spend a lot of time at a walk, my knees KILL me.  Mostly my  
> right knee.  As soon as I get off, it quits hurting.  And I have  
> this problen in all three of the saddles I ride in.  If I do a long  
> ride mixing up gaits, I am fine. (Well, other than being sore all  
> over if I over-do it*grin*)
>
> So.. is it twist? Stirrip length? Changes in MY conformation?
>
> Julie


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