saddles
clarkey cat
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is finding the right saddle just an exercise of trial and error?
I've been using a San Marco Regal but I've decided that it is responsible for my terrible saddle sores after using an old battered thing I had laying around and had no problems.
I could stick with that but it looks rubbish so am trialling a Selle Italia Flite at the moment. Is there any way of 'measuring' my backside for the ideal saddle?
I've been using a San Marco Regal but I've decided that it is responsible for my terrible saddle sores after using an old battered thing I had laying around and had no problems.
I could stick with that but it looks rubbish so am trialling a Selle Italia Flite at the moment. Is there any way of 'measuring' my backside for the ideal saddle?
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Specialized shop in Kingston will eye up your aris' and recommend a size. You sit on a bit of foam glued to a board while some perv looks at your rear. They then measure the gap across your anal cleft and tell you what width saddle to use. Width changes according to wether you spend more time on the hoods or in the drops.0
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Veronese68 wrote:Specialized shop in Kingston will eye up your aris' and recommend a size. You sit on a bit of foam glued to a board while some perv looks at your rear. They then measure the gap across your anal cleft and tell you what width saddle to use. Width changes according to wether you spend more time on the hoods or in the drops.
For the record.
You need to weigh about 10 stone or more for this to work.
I left no imprint when I tried this.0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:Veronese68 wrote:Specialized shop in Kingston will eye up your aris' and recommend a size. You sit on a bit of foam glued to a board while some perv looks at your rear. They then measure the gap across your anal cleft and tell you what width saddle to use. Width changes according to wether you spend more time on the hoods or in the drops.
For the record.
You need to weigh about 10 stone or more for this to work.
I left no imprint when I tried this.
You also need to be warm. Clearly, you don't have a hot ass.What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?0 -
anal cleft
I just want to be clear I read that correctly.
Rick - I'm also under 10 stone. Perhaps you could sit on my shoulders while I sit on this foaming device? To add some gravitas to my anal cleft?0 -
Last time I saw you anal cleft it seemed to have plenty enough gravitas - to the point where it had a fair few particles circulating it like it was some holy shrine.0
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to the point where it had a fair few particles circulating it like it was some holy shrine.
don't be so hard on yourself.0 -
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They do measure the imprints left by, not your actual. Sorry if you got excited.clarkey cat wrote:anal cleft
I just want to be clear I read that correctly.
Rick - I'm also under 10 stone. Perhaps you could sit on my shoulders while I sit on this foaming device? To add some gravitas to my anal cleft?0 -
fizik arione for me, got a few of them. love em.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30 -
Also having it set right can make a huge difference0
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a degree or so of tilt can make a difference0
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New bike has a Brooks B17.... seems very slippery, is that how it should be? I know it'll take a few weeks/months to shape itself to my nether regions but at the moment it seems very odd....Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph
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People who have them tell me the B17 is fantastic "once you've worn it in". I am not convinced that it's the saddle that gets "worn in".OptimisticBiker wrote:New bike has a Brooks B17.... seems very slippery, is that how it should be? I know it'll take a few weeks/months to shape itself to my nether regions but at the moment it seems very odd....0 -
SteppenHerring wrote:
People who have them tell me the B17 is fantastic "once you've worn it in". I am not convinced that it's the saddle that gets "worn in".OptimisticBiker wrote:New bike has a Brooks B17.... seems very slippery, is that how it should be? I know it'll take a few weeks/months to shape itself to my nether regions but at the moment it seems very odd....
"it" being your backside, rather than the saddle.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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I have SMP saddles on my SS (TRK) and on my road bike (Dynamic) and both are comfortable for the rides I go on. The Dynamic was very expensive but worth the cost.0
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Be cautious, you would not want a visit from; The Bottom Inspectors
In other news, it is a bugger to find the right perch. For me, a Selle Italia Turbomatic Gel flow team edition:
Bikeradar review:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... e-10-39346
The Bikeradar summary sold it for me, it is like a racing armchair.0 -
Lot seems to depend on your bottom,
I have the stock saddle on the MTB had stock one on last commute SS bike and stock on new one.I am toying with idea of a new saddle but thats just tarty thoughts rather than any comfort issues.
I rarely bother with lycra etc i'm not someone who needs a saddle set up to the mm.0
