I'm riding a Giant compact frame (is that an oxymoron?). The saddle which came stock is obviously tailored to a man's behind, although I did go for a comfy 25 minute ride on it.
Anyway, I think i'll be a lot happier on the saddle if it's made for lady bones. My Dad told me he thinks I should suck it up for a few weeks to see if I get used to it, but the reality is that OUR ischial tuberosities of our illium are simply farther apart.
I was just hoping you could provide me with some saddle suggestions, let me know what you ride, etc.
ThankS!
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10-21-2007, 10:30 AM #1
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Can You Recommend a Good Saddle?
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10-21-2007, 10:37 AM #2
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Wexy,
You should be able to find tons of info. on saddles with the forum search option...it's quite a popular topic."Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart...Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." Carl Jung
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10-21-2007, 10:44 AM #3
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Thanks!... still trying to find my way around.
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10-21-2007, 02:09 PM #4
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Here we go! http://forums.teamestrogen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=36
Enough to keep you reading for *hours*!
I'm one of the Brooks Cult members. Two Brooks B67 saddles, and it's the best saddle I've ever used! (I've got wide ischial tuberosities, and these saddles actually FIT!)"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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10-21-2007, 02:58 PM #5
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And tell your dad that girly bits get sore too easily to suck it up.
If it's uncomfortable from the get-go, it won't get any better IMO. When you sit on a saddle, your soft tissue or sit bones should jump for joy (ok- well maybe not jump for joy- but they shouldn't complain right off the bat).
I will say that riding a bike for the first time in a while takes some getting used to on the derrier, but a saddle shouldn't be uncomfortable right away- if it is, it may mean it's not the right one for you.
Anywho- enjoy your search for the perfect saddle (and ask your LBS if you can test ride a few since everybody's bits are different). My LBS has a 30 day return policy on their saddles. Makes it so you can test drive one until you find the right fit. Maybe yours does, too.Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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10-21-2007, 05:14 PM #6
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Thanks for the help! I'll let you know where I end up... I love gear, and I love buying gifts for my bike... but this is going to be one of those tedious things, i think. Can't wait for it to feel perfect so I can focus on the feeling of that pavement :P
... the soft tissues "jumping for joy" would be a good ad campaign... possibly a little dirty, though...
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