Saddle or britches; how to know...

[Celeste]

How do I know which is giving me the problem? I have been using the stock Bianchi seat on my bike for the last 6 weeks (it is some kind of Fizik) and have only been having problems for the last two; That is when our training mileage has gotten significantly longer 50 miles two weeks ago and 60 this past week.

I am noticing that I am riding significantly on the left side of my "girly bits" and have numbness for an hour or so after the ride before it subsides. For several days after that I get the occasional sharp shooting pain in soft tissue area on the left side.

Sorry to be so graphic; but I need help! I can't complete my first Century with this pain!

My knickers are the new Terry Plus Knicker that I ordered here; have worn them about 6 times. I also just ordered the Terry Falcon X seat to try to change that; it should be in tomorrow. I have a hard time trying to find good quality bike short/knickers because of my 1x sizing.

Ladies please help. Saddle or shorts?

[Fredwina]

do you have shorts in several different styles? If so, I would see if there is a difference between the shorts

[Celeste]

Sadly I only have one pair that I wear! Rather difficult to find different cycling shorts and knickers in my size in different brands. Mostly have to order on line.

I have Terry knickers and a pair of Terry tights. The tights are just a bit too big. Too hot here to be wearing the tights right now; but they do have different padding inside.

[Jenn]

I hope you can figure out what works best for you, I've been having a siliar problem. It's also nice to know that I'm not the only 1X size rider out there!!

[Fredwina]

Geez, I forgot.
I'm also extra fluffy (1x). I like the SheBeest Triple S. It's what I wore during the 300K(190 miles) I did on Saturday

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Celeste,
You should phone the TE store and just ask their advice- they are all cycling women there with lots of experience in helping find the right short for the right woman- of any size and shape and riding needs.

[KnottedYet]

I'm kinda voting for the saddle. When I was 1x and 2x my biggest problem was the saddle, so I'm biased.

I wore the cheapest Nashbar-special shorts, but once I switched to a Terry Sport saddle (which they don't make anymore) the world was a better place. I still have one pair of my 1x shorts, which I wear as liner shorts. (they are waaay to big now to wear alone)

Nowadays I ride on a Brooks B67, and want a Brooks B68 for my other bike.

My first thought it always going to be the saddle, so take my 2 cents with a grain of salt!

[Celeste]

Thanks ladies!! I appreciate the input! Today I purchased the Selle SMP Strike TRK. Pretty odd looking but hopefully it will do the trick.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Selle-...QQcmdZViewItem

Toodled around my neighborhood for a bit over 10 miles and so far so good. I will take it on my training ride on Saturday for the real test. We are scheduled to do 62 miles with some moderate hills.

I had ordered a Falcon X but something was wrong with the rails and they wouild not fit my bike...so back it went and I will try the Selle out for now.