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Here is my criteria: I don't want to spend more than $50, and I have really wide hips (I've got 12" from hip bone to hip bone across my stomach), so narrow saddles suck. I rode ten miles today on the crappy saddle my new (used) bike came with and have horrible sitbone pain.
So? Whatcha got? I would even pay more or search for used for the right saddle. Thanks...
Hi Trash, and welcome to TE
Terry makes this, wide, a cut out, gel, under $50!
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=7805
Thanks! I think I had seen that but passed by because of the "designed for riders who are fully upright on hybrids or cruiser style bikes". I should mention I'm a roadie and I definitely don't ride fully upright. How much of a difference do you think that would make? I'm not overly concerned about weight because I'm not a racer, but would this affect positioning?
On a side onte, I also forgot to mention, no leather please.....
Triskeliongirl had 3 Terry Butterflys for sale for $40 plus shipping. I purchased one and I still think she has one left. You might PM her. So far it's working out for me, but if it doesn't, they sell very well on ebay.
You can also go to Recycled Cycles and see what they have in the used saddle bin. They are down in the U-district on Boat St. www.recycledcycles.com
Get your outside sitbones (ischial tuberosity) measurement first, then borrow a tape measure from the guys and go through the bin looking for a vegan one that is at LEAST as wide as your outside measurement.
I was there one day and saw a girl get a Terry Sport (terry doesn't make it anymore) for $10. :eek:
RC sells the Serfas Niva, which is almost but not quite wide enough for me. It is a pear-shaped saddle top, so if you have a chafing issue it will likely chafe. It is vegan, or at least vegetarian, and has a cute little sun-face on one "cheek". I think I paid $40 or so for mine.
I have a Serfas RX which works well for my wide butt. I paid about $40 for it at REI. If you order from REI then don't like it, they have a great return policy.
Good luck,
Patty
I was just about to post: What does outside sitbone matter ... especially on a bike with drops .... then ...Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
I got out my trusty measure and took 3 measurements ... averaging 180 mm.
My favorite saddles are the brooks w/ width measurements 170 to 177.
You're method is pretty good. I tend to ride leaning forward and don't really care about the outside of my sitting in my desk chair bones ... even the slightest tilt rolls those narrower a bit. I also know my creases in my saddle are well in from the edges so that's where my weight is focused.
Trashalicious, I think you can shave a little off the very widest measurement when trying saddles. But, Knotted Yet gives a very good starting point.
Nashbar has a Terry Liberator for under $40 and 20% off through today (if you spend a total of $50 or more).
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...t%3A%20Saddles
They have a few other women's models there as well. I've found Nashbar to be great about returns (you will have to pay shipping tho').
A Liberator works for me riding bullhorns ... and it's width is 92% of my sitting up outside sit bone measurement.
YMMV.
riding bullhorns? what do you mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by recycle613
Thank you for all the recommendations, definitely a good starting point.
Knottedyet, I was actually at Recycled last night, but only made my way through the shoes before I ran out of time! But I'll definitely be back soon, thanks for the used bin success story. Sometimes I wonder if anyone actually finds what they're looking for in the bins since it's so hit and miss.
Definitely, we find good stuff there!Quote:
Originally Posted by trashalicious
I'm having fairly good luck with the Specialized Dolce saddle for rides up to 50 miles or so. Haven't gone farther since I got it. I know what you mean about no leather, as I'm a vegan and do my best to avoid leather, wool, etc; sometimes it's hard to find non-leather items, especially shoes, but under $50 I doubt that any saddle is made of leather.
I found the Terry Liberator to be like riding on a 2x4. It was awful. I've got a Selle SMP TRK (http://cgi.ebay.com/SELLE-SMP-TRK-La...QQcmdZViewItem) I'd be happy to send you if you want to try it, but (like others on TE found) it was too wide through the nose for me.
Actually mine are time-trial bars ... but bullhorns are usually drops, flipped and chopped. Very popular on fixed gear bikes b/c you can get way forward to get enough leverage to skid (lock the rear wheel).Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Here's mine (step-thru) and a more classically cut pair pic from the fixed gear gallery.
oh! thank you. I thought you were referring to the way you were sitting on the saddle! "doing bullhorns" and it sounded very painful!!
And if you tell the guys what you're looking for, they'll hold it and call you if it comes in.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby