TT Bars - Saddle Problems

Edwin
Edwin Posts: 785
edited August 2007 in Workshop
I've just stuck some aero bars on my fixed, and seem to be getting a bit sore due to the different riding position. This isn't something I've ever had problems with before, so I was wondering does anyone adjust their saddle for use with TT bars, or maybe even fit a different one? I've got a Selle Italia Flite on there at the moment, which came with the bike after the previous owner upgraded it. The only thing I don't like is it's not very easy to adjust the angle, so it took a while to get it level due to the sloping frame geometry (it was tilting backwards when I bought the bike - not good).
Could be an excuse to buy something lighter and a bit bling.......?

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  • andrewgturnbull
    andrewgturnbull Posts: 3,861
    Edwin wrote:
    I've just stuck some aero bars on my fixed, and seem to be getting a bit sore due to the different riding position. This isn't something I've ever had problems with before, so I was wondering does anyone adjust their saddle for use with TT bars, or maybe even fit a different one? I've got a Selle Italia Flite on there at the moment, which came with the bike after the previous owner upgraded it. The only thing I don't like is it's not very easy to adjust the angle, so it took a while to get it level due to the sloping frame geometry (it was tilting backwards when I bought the bike - not good).
    Could be an excuse to buy something lighter and a bit bling.......?

    HI there.

    It might be worth pushing your saddle forward a little, a possibly raising it a fraction. That way you are effectively rotating your whole body forward, rather than just stretching forward.

    Cheers, Andy
    http://www.andyturnbull.co.uk
    http://www.stirlingtri.co.uk
  • woody-som
    woody-som Posts: 1,001
    if i intend to spend a long time on the aero bars, then I swap saddle and post on my road bike for the profile design fast forward post and the profile tri saddle. The FF post is great as it moves you forwards, like a real TT bike would do.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    When TT'ing on fixed, you tend to pull yourself down onto the saddle, as well as not moving around so much - a 25 on fixed can be pretty well purgatory if you haven't got your position sorted. Moving your saddle slightly forward and perhaps finding something with a softer nose can help.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • hangsheadinshame
    hangsheadinshame Posts: 299
    Put a biro pen on the nose of your saddle and place the spirit level on that front to back. Adjust saddle until the bubble in the level is in the middle. No more numb wanger.

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