Skierchickie
06-12-2007, 04:51 PM
Please help! I'm sending the Zero X back (can't get past the soft tissue problems), and I need to take the plunge on something else. I think I have it narrowed down, but I'm just not sure (plus can't find anywhere that sells any of these three and will allow returns, except if it is unused).
If anyone has used any of these models, I could really use your input!
My needs: I really need to be able to use my aero bars and drops, - this is where the Zero X and the Butterfly let me down. The Damselfly was too narrow for my sit bones, and Butterfly's shape wasn't right for me - my butt & thighs are bigger than I'd like, and I think the ol' thunder thighs would hit the back part of the saddle & push me forward, leading to constant squirming and pushing myself back. I love the shape of the Zero X, with its more gradual increase in width. If I could find something with that shape, (and the width seems good, although probably wouldn't want to go any narrower (it actually measures 5-3/4", by the way)), but easier on me up in front, I'd be really happy.
I know there are more than one model of the Vitesse, and I think the HP would be the one I'd want, but then again... Anybody have any ideas on gel? It sort of scares me, in that if there is too much it seems like it could just cause more mashing. A couple of years ago I tried my husband's Azoto Triathgel, and it killed me (just temporarily, thank goodness!), and he ended up hating it, too (big, bulky, gel-filled nose - the Azoto, not DH, although he is 6'-5"). By the way, just what does DH mean? Dear Husband, Dorky Hubby, Dratted Horse's-&*%, or just whatever applies at the time?
I'm sort of a tech-weenie, and I don't want a big, clunky-looking woman's saddle that weighs a ton and looks like a couch, although maybe that is what I need. Why do all the women's saddles look like that? Even the women's versions of hot-looking men's saddles?
Okay, so while I can still return my Terry, I don't really want to spend a ton of money on the next one if I can't return the thing, but I'm to the point that I might be willing to pay way too much for the right saddle. So I'm trying not to exceed the $100 level, but if 10 people all said the Vitesse Tri solved all of their soft-tissue issues and they were in love, I'd probably spring for it. The Blackwell is intriguing, but I haven't seen much discussion of it. I know Nanci loves her Vitesse, but which model is that? And how is it with aero bars?
Finally, if you know of anywhere I could order one of these and return it if it didn't work after a few rides, please let me know. I don't know how people can afford to try saddle after saddle after saddle. We don't have a big selection near us, and nothing in stock anywhere that looks likely, so it would have to be ordered, so I'd hate to then stick my LBS with it. I guess Bontrager has a comfort guarantee, and my LBS is a Trek dealer & could get one, but I haven't seen anyone on the forum raving about them.
Thanks!
Jan
If anyone has used any of these models, I could really use your input!
My needs: I really need to be able to use my aero bars and drops, - this is where the Zero X and the Butterfly let me down. The Damselfly was too narrow for my sit bones, and Butterfly's shape wasn't right for me - my butt & thighs are bigger than I'd like, and I think the ol' thunder thighs would hit the back part of the saddle & push me forward, leading to constant squirming and pushing myself back. I love the shape of the Zero X, with its more gradual increase in width. If I could find something with that shape, (and the width seems good, although probably wouldn't want to go any narrower (it actually measures 5-3/4", by the way)), but easier on me up in front, I'd be really happy.
I know there are more than one model of the Vitesse, and I think the HP would be the one I'd want, but then again... Anybody have any ideas on gel? It sort of scares me, in that if there is too much it seems like it could just cause more mashing. A couple of years ago I tried my husband's Azoto Triathgel, and it killed me (just temporarily, thank goodness!), and he ended up hating it, too (big, bulky, gel-filled nose - the Azoto, not DH, although he is 6'-5"). By the way, just what does DH mean? Dear Husband, Dorky Hubby, Dratted Horse's-&*%, or just whatever applies at the time?
I'm sort of a tech-weenie, and I don't want a big, clunky-looking woman's saddle that weighs a ton and looks like a couch, although maybe that is what I need. Why do all the women's saddles look like that? Even the women's versions of hot-looking men's saddles?
Okay, so while I can still return my Terry, I don't really want to spend a ton of money on the next one if I can't return the thing, but I'm to the point that I might be willing to pay way too much for the right saddle. So I'm trying not to exceed the $100 level, but if 10 people all said the Vitesse Tri solved all of their soft-tissue issues and they were in love, I'd probably spring for it. The Blackwell is intriguing, but I haven't seen much discussion of it. I know Nanci loves her Vitesse, but which model is that? And how is it with aero bars?
Finally, if you know of anywhere I could order one of these and return it if it didn't work after a few rides, please let me know. I don't know how people can afford to try saddle after saddle after saddle. We don't have a big selection near us, and nothing in stock anywhere that looks likely, so it would have to be ordered, so I'd hate to then stick my LBS with it. I guess Bontrager has a comfort guarantee, and my LBS is a Trek dealer & could get one, but I haven't seen anyone on the forum raving about them.
Thanks!
Jan