Bigger Gals(or anyone!) - What Road Bike Seat Do You Love?
Hey ladies, I have a Terry Butterfly saddle for my Trek Pilot and regardless of adjustments my riding is cut short cuz I end up so uncomfortable on the backside.
I have great riding shorts (so it's not rubbing, bunching) so I think it's the seat itself. I know I'm about 80-90 lbs overweight and maybe the fact that I'm sure the extra weight puts a lot more pressure on my saddle area. My saddle is about 2 years old but this past year I didn't ride much because of undiagnosed hypothyroid.
The saddle doesn't really show any wear and the gel padding seems to be in great shape. Now that I have a bunch more energy and want to get rid of this weight, I want to at least ride on my trainer but find I can only last about 20 minutes before my bottom is screaming no matter how much I shift position. There is not a particular area, it's just whichever area that takes the most of my weight (front or back or both depending on how I sit and how often I shift). I can't really find a comfortable position on my saddle.
I don't have this issue on my mtn. bike but of course I'm out of the saddle much more. I really want to ride a century this next year and my fitness level isn't my big issue as I could ride all day but my arse keeps me from doing so!
Anyone have this same issue? What is your suggestions?
Thanks so much!
Laura