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I have a hybrid bike, and the bike seat seems to be too big for me. When I ride more than 10 miles or so, by tail bone gets really sore. :( It is one of those really wide comfort seats. I was thinking that a skinnier mountain bike type of seat may work better. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what type of bike seat would work with a hybrid?
you are right! but have you found the great big section on saddles here on TE's forums?
those big tractor seats are worthless. I ride a brooks leather saddle myself.
(which i also have on my hybrid and it is DIVINE!)
My guess is that your saddle is too soft and isn't properly supporting your sit bones.
There are lots of good saddles out there, but it's all about individual preference. What works for one person, won't necessarily work for another. But as a starting place, you might take a look at Terry Precision Cycle's website. Terry divides their saddles up by "performance," "all around," "touring" and "recreation." However, IMO you shouldn't get too hung up on what kind of bike/riding a saddle was intended for. What's most important is that is fits your body, provides support where you need it (sit bones) and doesn't chafe or put pressure on parts that don't need it (your girly bits). It often takes some experimentation, but Terry has a great return policy. I, personally, have the Terry Butterfly Tri Gel.
http://www.terrybicycles.com/saddles/product.html?t=w
Ooooh. The Terry Tri-gel saddle looks SO nice. That would have been nice to have on the MS150 that I just did. I thought my behind would never recover from that one. :eek: