Have any of you had the experience that some saddles are not designed to be level? :confused:
I have been on the saddle search for a while. The upside is that I've become quite skilled with my multi-tool, and DH's level tool out of the garage for installing:rolleyes:. But, some of them I just can not get level:(.
I wonder if I need a shim in the clamp to make it work? Sorta like a micro-adjustment.
Example: The saddle I rode tonight was a mens Specialized Avatar. I knew it was nose down slightly by the level, and could feel it in the ride as I was sliding forward onto my hands. When I tried to tilt it up to the next groove, it was nose up. Which means a wee bit too much pressure on the lady bits. I can hold it with my hand in the clamp, with the tool on it level... But, when I go to tighten the clamp, it does not stay that way.
This is not the first saddle I've had do this (mens and ladies models). I wonder if it's my seat post clamp grooves? (btw, regular road bike, wsd Giant OCR1). Some do level out nicely. So, is it just the saddle then, and not my bike?
Thanks for any thoughts! :)