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Riding In Israel

Discussion Starter · Dec 15, 2009

Ok Homers,
We're all like family so no givin' me chit. I ride about 4-6 days a week. I have tried about 6 or 7 saddles. I have changed my angle and forward back position and saddle height. Nothing really seems to help. My buns have no padding,all the fat is gone. I wear good shorts or at least decent shorts (all with chamois). I have been to the Dr., you know Dr. Fat Finger, and my prostrate is ok. Everything down there is functional but the sensation is not what it used to be. I am currently riding a Specialized BG Format 130. Some of the past saddles were SDG,I beam and rails, Selle, heck, can't remember them all. Anybody got the right seat or any other good suggestions?
One more clue, when I sit on unpadded chairs or wooden benches my bum gets sore quick. What's up? And don't you dare tell me to ride less!!!!:nono:

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Mtn. Biker123

· #2 · Dec 15, 2009

Gluteus Maximus

Riding In Israel said:
Ok Homers,
We're all like family so no givin' me chit. I ride about 4-6 days a week. I have tried about 6 or 7 saddles. I have changed my angle and forward back position and saddle height. Nothing really seems to help. My buns have no padding,all the fat is gone. I wear good shorts or at least decent shorts (all with chamois). I have been to the Dr., you know Dr. Fat Finger, and my prostrate is ok. Everything down there is functional but the sensation is not what it used to be. I am currently riding a Specialized BG Format 130. Some of the past saddles were SDG,I beam and rails, Selle, heck, can't remember them all. Anybody got the right seat or any other good suggestions?
One more clue, when I sit on unpadded chairs or wooden benches my bum gets sore quick. What's up? And don't you dare tell me to ride less!!!!:nono:

I have a similar problem. I got no butt!

I try to focus on engaging the Glutes on my rides. It usually requires pushing big gears out of the saddle. Hope this helps:thumbsup:

Reference:

http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_gluteus_maxintro.htm

TORQUE-29er

· #3 · Dec 15, 2009

If you don't mind the extra weight or $$$ >http://www.brookssaddles.com/en/Shop_CategoryPage.aspx?cat=saddles+-+road+&+mtb :thumbsup: :yesnod: ....Once broken in they are quite comfy

SyT

· #4 · Dec 15, 2009

Singlespeed, big gear, problem solved. Or trials.

bikekayakhike

· #5 · Dec 15, 2009

Terry Ti Fly or Wtb rocket V

pdlhrd

· #6 · Dec 15, 2009

+1 on the WTB saddles. I've tried many saddles over the years as well and have found them to fit me the best.

Mtn. Biker123

· #7 · Dec 15, 2009

I've been on WTB's for years, but opted for something different on my Highline. Although they have been the best fit for me, they tend to start making a veracious squeak after a year or less. I opted to go with a Syncros saddle and have been pleasantly surprised. The WTB is currently on the RFX, but I'm thinking that I may get the AM version for x-mas. FWIW I'm coming off of a WTB Purve V race with Ti rails. The Syncros saddles are a bit heavier, but that's the trade off of having a bit more padding for your bum.

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wilks

· #8 · Dec 15, 2009

+2 on WTB - the Rocket V if you aren't too big boned and the Lazer V if you like wider saddles with a little more padding. The Ti railed versions are still pretty light - 220 grams or so I think.

Riding In Israel

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 15, 2009

I'm 5'6" and 137 lb. The arsometer at Specialozed said the 130 was right size. Any sizes in the WTB's?

cutthroat

· #10 · Dec 15, 2009

Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow. For my bony ass it works, but saddles are so personal that it is practiacally useless to give advice. I run these on all my bikes so the seat always feels the same.

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slowrider

· #11 · Dec 15, 2009

WTB Rocket V

I was using lighter saddles (including WTB) on my suspension bikes with the Rocket on my SS but I was feeling some of the same stuff you were so I started swapping the Rocket onto my 5&6" bikes (same post size) and felt 100% better.
Sorry Cutthroat, that flight gel might work for your bony Arse but my um... not so bony arse hated the one I own. I imagine the answer to this question will be as varied as our various contact patches.

tald

· #12 · Dec 15, 2009

wilks said:
+2 on WTB - the Rocket V if you aren't too big boned and the Lazer V if you like wider saddles with a little more padding. The Ti railed versions are still pretty light - 220 grams or so I think.

What he wrote. :thumbsup:
And another great wider saddle is the PureV.
To me it's comfort than the LaserV but the LaserV is tops for getting you butt behind it if the seatpost is not lowered.

dsittman

· #13 · Dec 15, 2009

Another :thumbsup: for the rocket V. I went thru a few saddles and this was the one for me.

burn_atp

· #14 · Dec 15, 2009

If the problem is numbness in your privates, find a saddle with a channel that distributes the pressure to your sits bones (ischial tuberosity) and away from the area between them. If the soreness from sitting on a bench is on your sits bones you may be developing some inflammation around your ischial tuberosities. Make sure you are strengthening and stretching your hamstrings and hip muscles.

cheezwhip

· #15 · Dec 15, 2009

+1 for WTB Rocket V

Alternatively, I am trying out a Charge Spoon saddle on the DW Spot and so far so good.

More info from Sicklines:

http://www.sicklines.com/2008/03/24/charge-bikes-spoon-saddle/

Serotta b1kr

· #16 · Dec 15, 2009

I had the same problem and switched to the Koobi Xenon. No problems anymore.

http://www.koobi.com/koobixenon.aspx

jokermtb

· #17 · Dec 16, 2009

Seems there's quite a variety of "noseless saddles" out there!

https://www.bikepartsmart.com/saddle-ism-ergonomical-race-adamo-270gblack.html

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bikekayakhike

· #18 · Dec 16, 2009

jokermtb said:
Seems there's quite a variety of "noseless saddles" out there!

https://www.bikepartsmart.com/saddle-ism-ergonomical-race-adamo-270gblack.html

Errr.....hmmm, that is naughty

smaxor

· #19 · Dec 16, 2009 (Edited)

sit on this

ORVH

· #20 · Dec 16, 2009

smaxor said:
sit on this

Can't wait for the replies to this one! - I'll start.
"She can sit on my Gamecock, anytime."

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