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Holes in Shorts???
Hi everyone!
I've been searching and searching for a decent saddle and I feel OK about the Specialized Ariel 155... only problem.... it rubs holes in my cycling and tri shorts! Only on the right leg, on my hamstring--a little towards the inside, a few inches below my butt. I don't think its a seam issue because it's happened with all the saddles I've tried... I use chamois cream and don't have chafing issues otherwise... what could this be?! I've taken it in to the LBS, which suggested maybe a narrower saddle, like the blackwell. Im concerned about this because my sit bones is about 135+, and I prefer a big center cutout.
Any suggestions?? Ive already gone through 2 pairs of shorts in less than 500 miles. Sucks!!
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Are you sure it's the saddle? Do you use a seat pack? (the velcro can do that)
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I'm also wondering if it's really your saddle doing the damage. I've ruined some very nice shorts with the velcro on my saddle bag.
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Yup, me too. Dang velcro. May have to cover it with Duct tape!
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Oh, good idea. Duct tape fixes everything! Especially blue duct tape.
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I have had a hole made by a Specialized Jett with a very narrow nose. Mind you, the seams were already a bit worn, but the Jett finished it well. I could not continue riding because it chafed so bad when pedaling with that hole on the inside of my thigh!!!
I find the Specialized saddles comfortable, but not very well finished for the price. Look under a Specialized Jett and a Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow for comparison... The Jett just looks like it's quickly tacked together instead of being actually finished... I was really disappointed because the saddle was otherwise fitting me quite well. I know many others haven't had problems. Maybe it's a quality control thing...
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Sounds just like the hole I got from the velcro of my saddlebag too...
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Try sliding your saddle over to the opposite side it is chafing, and/or twisting it off center. Works for me!
Brenda