And yet another saddle- chafing problem

[FreshNewbie]

Well, my quest for "THE saddle" is still on. Just to list the saddles I tried :
1) serfas RX
2) Selle Smp women's version
3) Selle SMP men's version
4) Specialized Jett ( in the mail)

I loved the fact that Sell SMP didn't give me any pain problems with my sit bones or pubic bone ( which was the case with serfas) . However, there is some major chafing problem that seems to be happening with this saddle ( both mens and women's version) I bought mens really really hoping that because it's a little narrower it will not chafe me. But NO on my last ride I came home and the skin in my the biking creast was burning on fire, in one place it chafed me raw. I do put tons of lubricant ( bag balm, body glide or chamois butt'r) Still the problem occurs.
I figured that maybe even men's version too wide for me ( i measure 125 mm), so I ordered Specialized Jett saddle couple of days ago. But since Selle SMP is the only saddle so far that gave me no pain I still want to figure out a way we will work together :-)
BTW it happened with 2 different short brands ( sugoi lucky short and shebeest SSS short). While sitting I try to push my butt as far back as possible so my sit bones are fully supported and it seems that because SelleSMP is sloped it sort of pulls on my shorts and chafes me. Well anyway, anyone who had the same problem - any solutions?

[spokewench]

I hate to say this, but I've been riding for let's see almost 20 years now and still have not found a saddle that doesn't cause any problems at all! I guess I just have a soft behind! The best I could find was the AVOCET 02 model with titanium rails that has now been discontinued! I am going to look for a new saddle, but am angry as all get out at the saddle makers of women's saddles because of the limited types of saddles out there.

I was told by the Specialized dealer at Interbike that they will not even make a saddle without a hole in it because they think it is the ONLY answer for women on bikes! Like all women are identical. I can tell you and if you read these posts, all women are not identical. They can say this to me, but they can't explain to me why there are saddles with and without holes for men (Lots of them)! You can tell, I don't like holes in my saddles! BUT also, I don't like heavy saddles either! Women need options too!!

Sorry this doesn't help but I just had to rag on the makers of saddles. IT is so frustrating

[FreshNewbie]

Well it's just dumb of them to assume that!!! Arggg, at this point i dont know whether I would rather have pain issue or chafing. It gets so bad that after my weekend rides I have to put lubricant when I go to spinning class during week.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

A lot of people (both men and women) like Brooks simple leather saddles. They make them in both men and women's styles. Like very good leather shoes, they slowly mold themselves to your particular shape. I'll be trying one out in a couple more weeks. My husband LOVES his.

I rode a big poofy cushioned women's "comfort" saddle the other day for 2 hours and the first hour had terrible pain and the second hour I was just numb. Awful.

[SouthernBelle]

Just a thought. Is it possible that the butt butter is contributing to rather than preventing the problem?

Since I got a women's saddle, I've not had to use anything and though my rump gets 'tired' no chafing issues.

Like I said, just a thought, and maybe worth a shot.

[FreshNewbie]

Hmmm, I guess I might want to look into it, and just take it with me "just in case". I hope not though

[Veronica]

Just a thought. Is it possible that the butt butter is contributing to rather than preventing the problem?

Since I got a women's saddle, I've not had to use anything and though my rump gets 'tired' no chafing issues.

Like I said, just a thought, and maybe worth a shot.

I almost never use anything, not even on the doubles I've done. I feel like my butt must be made out of steel - but it doesn't look like that way!

V.