New saddle time

[jpbayarea]

I am about to do a switch of saddle. I have been riding with the Specialized Jett which came on my SWorks Ruby and has been good up to now. Suddenly my sit bones feel bruised every time I ride more than 20 miles.

I am considering a brooks leather saddle. I know there is some controversy about breaking them in and that this takes a while but I really want a saddle that fits MY buns well enough for long rides without discomfort.

I'd really appreciate feedback or comments from riders who have something to add to this discussion. I know we are all built differently so it's not easy to translate one's happy Buns to another.

We met some folks on the road last year and the woman had a very thin leather saddle that she said her partner made but I didn't get the name of the company here in Southern CA. Anyone know of one?

Thanks and happy riding!

[Biciclista]

There are a lot of threads here on Brooks saddles. That's all I'll ride on. Doesn't take that long to break it in, and even before you do, if you've got it set up right and it fits you, it will be more comfortable immediately.


here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=36

[salsabike]

Selle An-Atomica---best and more comfortable saddle we have ever found. See this review for example:http://www.mcmwin.com/Rainman%20mtbr.com%20Posts.pdf

[jpbayarea]

Thanks so much. I am very intrigued with the Selle Atomica saddle. I wonder if they make them for women. I know one of you said you ride one but the very great review was from a man. Their tushes are different obviously but I am going to check it out ASAP.

Thanks again.

[redrhodie]

An Atomicas aren't gender specific. I have 2 of them, and am still riding happy.

Just a thought before you replace your saddle--are you sure it's not your shorts that need replacing. I have 3 pairs of the same style knickers, and I can tell 2 of them are about done. Yesterday, I got a saddle sore. Today, I wore the newest pair, and I was fine.

[RolliePollie]

Just today I replaced my 6,000-miles old Terry Butterfly with...drum roll...another Terry Butterfly! I'm really happy with this saddle and I would recommend it, although saddles are such a personal thing that it's virtually impossible to know what will work for someone else. I would love to try a Brooks but I'll need to plan ahead better next time. This was an unanticipated saddle replacement as a rail was coming loose. Since I'm doing a Century on the 26th (well, supposedly I'm doing a Century...we'll see), I wanted to stick with something I know will be ok.

[Brandy]

After years of just tolerating saddles (specialized jett, terry butterfly and damselfly) I am giving the Brooks that my boyfriend has been telling me to try for two years :o, a try. I have the swallow on there right now and so far so good. I want to get a longer ride in and more time before I make a proclamation, but the Brooks has surprised me so far.

[beccaB]

How do you know when you need to replace your saddle? I've heard the kind I have wears out easily but is worth replacing. I can't tell if I'm tender from riding more now that the weather is cooperating or if my year old saddle needs replacing.

[Biciclista]

Becca, give yourself a couple more weeks. If you're still miserable, get a new saddle!

[tzvia]

I had a Jett that came on my Ruby. It lasted two rides. I got rid of it quick, it really HURT. Put on my old Terry Butterfly TI, that seemed ok on my MTB, but found it to be too squishy, not enough support for me. So I bought a San Marco Aspide Glamore saddle. Very nice. A little too flexy but it did not hurt. So I rode that till I crash-damaged it about four months ago. At the LBS, I saw the Bontrager Inform saddles, and fell in love with the looks of the white RXL. I'm wide boned, so thought I would not be able to fit one, so I was bummed. But the employee showed me one in size 154 and advised that it has a 90 day unconditional return from Bontrager. It took about 8 rides, but it now is the most comfortable saddle I have ever had (and yes, I've had two Brooks in the past). I feel nothing- like I am floating. It's weird but I feel no pressure or anything. Had to mention it, as it looks like I am the only TE'er riding one. Going to put another on my MTB as soon as I can scrape up the cash. I have a WTB Diva TI there now, and it used to feel ok, but now hurts (I lost over 30 lbs so I guess I lost my 'padding'.) But the RXL still feels perfect.

[andtckrtoo]

There are a lot of threads here on Brooks saddles. That's all I'll ride on. Doesn't take that long to break it in, and even before you do, if you've got it set up right and it fits you, it will be more comfortable immediately.


here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=36

+1
Read my post about my new Brooks saddle in the other saddle thread. I tell ya, I'm with Mimi - I'm getting another Brooks for my road bike. I LOVE IT!!

[beccaB]

A light bulb just went off in my head-I did just lose 11 pounds so maybe that's why my sit bones hurt-less padding! I'll probably get used to it after a while. That had not even occured to me until just now.