I really haven't. I rode in the drops a bit last night, but the saddle was too high, too far back, and too nosed-up, so the little I did wasn't as comfy as I expect it to be, now.
I really haven't. I rode in the drops a bit last night, but the saddle was too high, too far back, and too nosed-up, so the little I did wasn't as comfy as I expect it to be, now.
So I completed my ride across MI, yesterday...and the verdict is, I think the SSM Aspide Glamour Arrowhead and I are at the start of a long-term relationship. :cool:
I had issues in the first 80+ miles of the ride that I started suspecting were a shorts issue, not a saddle issue. Fortunately my DH was driving support and had a spare pair of shorts in the car for me. Rest of the ride was MUCH better and by the end I was very happy on my saddle (I mean, as happy as a person could be after 147 miles, after chafing for 80 of them).
No numbness, no feeling like I had to constantly push myself back, un-emcumbered thigh movement. Just great!
Awesome! And looking at the pictures of the saddle (I know it's not the same one, but it's close), it might just work...
...on the next bike.
Nice! I think we need a pic. of you perched atop the Arrowhead, popping a bottle of champagne! Congrats on finding "the one." May you have a long and happy ride together :p
No champagne, but I did have a beer just minutes after this was taken:
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Sweet!!!!!
Zoom-zoom, I just thought I'd mention that I have that same jersey. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by zoom-zoom
zoom-zoom....Great pic and congrats on finally finding "the one". :D
Cool! I got it from Primal Wear's outlet. It's one of my very favorite jerseys. I picked that one because it has the largest/deepest pockets of any of my jerseys. And it's so comfy. It was a good pick, yesterday, since it's also very visible on a dreary day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Owlie
The 155. I tried the mid-sie (143?) and it was a little too narrow for my sitbones. I loved the shape of the Aspide, but I need a cutout for comfort. I'm about to purchase an Aspide Glamour Arrowhead. Hopefully, it will be "the one" for me as I'm really sick of saddle shopping (this will be my 5th or 6th saddle).Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebug32
Ahh...I just answered my question to your post.
*fingers-crossed* that the arrowhead version works for you!
Good luck! Keep us posted.
repost:
I am having trouble finding a T-shaped saddle for my 130mm sit bones. The SI Turbomatica was T-shaped enough though too narrow for me. The SSM Aspide Glamour Arrowhead on the first ride was T-shaped enough though I had quite a bit of pressure up front. On the second ride I brought the nose down a bit and up front felt better though on the right side where my butt and leg meet, that crease, the edge of the saddle has rubbed quite a bit. The second ride was longer though I could tell there was a problem 15 miles into the ride. I am puzzled that bringing the nose down just a few degrees would cause such a difference with the comfort at the back of my leg. I am considering either bringing the nose up a bit or moving the saddle back just a bit. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Hmmm...that is weird. I would definitely keep playing with position, some. Also, is it possible your leg is hitting the seat-post clamp? Mine does on my cyclocross bike with this saddle (all saddles, really, but especially this one).
I am having great success with the arrowhead K and actually had the nose a little up past level. It is working out well, take a tool with you and play.