As I continue my saddle search...I just wanted to ask you ladies about your opinions on cut-outs. Are they for the most part hype? Sometimes I feel manufacturers create trends to make more money. But, what do you all think?
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02-27-2007, 02:26 PM #1
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Are cut-outs just hype?
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02-27-2007, 02:44 PM #2
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Personally, I think it helps. When I test rode my bike it had a Fizik Women's saddle with no cutout, I was getting pressure from it and was miserable after 15 minutes. Switched to a saddle with a cutout and the pressure was alievated. I think it helps, but saddles are personal.
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02-27-2007, 03:27 PM #3
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My girly bits get very squashed on non-cutout saddles, even if they support my sit bones adequately. I wouldn't go without.
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02-27-2007, 03:43 PM #4
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Love my cut out too.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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02-27-2007, 05:42 PM #5
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Not hype for me. Every time I've tried a non-cutout saddle, my girly bits are getting chafed and raw within about 30-45 minutes, in the same shorts that work fine on cutout saddles.
EmilyEmily
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02-27-2007, 06:34 PM #6
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"Are cut outs just hype?"
No.
No cut out, no ride.Sarah
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02-27-2007, 06:37 PM #7
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Cool, I actually like the saddle on my Bianchi but have struggled with shorts. I'd like to put in many more miles once the weather is nice. Once I get some good shorts I'd like to fiddle with saddles. Thanks for your honest opinions!!
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