I tried being all macho girl with a fizik, but it's just killing my butt. I know you have to get used to riding when you've been out of it for a while, but this is riduclous: I hurt for days afterward.
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10-22-2006, 10:10 AM #1
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Seriously, what's the best saddle?
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10-22-2006, 11:06 AM #2
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Fizik Arione -- the only saddle that doesn't hurt me for days afterwards....
Everybody's different.
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10-22-2006, 12:25 PM #3
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This tush swears by the WTB SST 2K. It is no longer in production, but can be found online for a great deal. It is not very padded, but oh so comfy.
http://www.greenfishsports.com/index...ROD&ProdID=190
A lot of people seem to like WTB, not necessarily the one I like though. But, as everyone is going to say, everyone likes different saddles. You just have to keep trying until you find a good one. Many women have had good results with the Terry Butterfly, which I think has a 60 day guarantee.
Also, so many people say you need to ride it for a while to get used to it. I swear this was not true for me once I found the right saddle. I suffered through a couple different saddles, thinking if I just put up with the pain I would adjust, but I didn't. When I got the WTB, I had no pain after my first ride on it.
Another suggestion is to call your local shops and see if any of them have a saddle demo program. We offer it here, people can try out 10 different saddles to find the one that is the most comfy.
Good Luck!
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10-22-2006, 12:29 PM #4
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I've been very happy with the Selle San Marco Atola Gelaround.
YMMV.
EmilyEmily
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2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
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10-22-2006, 01:30 PM #5
listen to the bees
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You should read the gazillion answers already posted on the Favorite Saddle/Most Hated Saddle threads....
Lisa
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10-22-2006, 01:41 PM #6
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Ditto what Lisa said.You will get LOTS of info there to digest. Altho around here the preferred seems to be Brooks. I myself am in love with my Selle Italia Lady so.....
Good luck and good hunting.
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10-22-2006, 01:51 PM #7
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I agree with the others about checking out those threads about this.
Personally, I like the Terry Fly (the Butterfly is too wide for me), but that's for long rides (40 miles or more). For shorter/faster rides, I have some other saddles that work...so it can really vary by how you plan to ride. I've also lately discovered that the way you are positioned on your bike also matters. My commuter has me a bit more upright, and for that bike, I need a slightly wider saddle than I do on my more aero road bike. If you have a comfort bike, hybrid, MTB or other...then the best saddle shape/padding/material may need to vary as well.
It's not an easy process to find the 'perfect' saddle...but it's absolutely worth the effort!!
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