update on saddle issue

[KnottedYet]

There is no way I could ride more than a couple miles on that Forte Contour saddle. Not only is it too narrow, but the change from wide part to nose is far too gradual. It would chafe the beejeebers out of me and make me bear all my weight on my soft tissue. Not good.

What did the bike shop guys get as the measurement for your sit bones?

I second what the others have said; let your body heal. While you're healing start researching seats to support your sit bone width and with a shape to accomodate your hip joint angle. Look into the different brands and styles of shorts, too.

Nothing will feel better until you are completely healed. Then do some shorter rides to start with.

[emily_in_nc]

This just shows how different we all are. I switched from a wider Terry Butterfly to a narrower Performance Womens' Contour because of chafing/rawness in back and saddle sores, and the Contour has worked great for me. I loved the comfy-ness of the Butterfly, but it did rub me on long rides. I guess my sitbones are pretty narrow. On the Contour, I have NO center/cutout/girly bit pain, but I always wear decent shorts (Performance Ultra are my current faves).

I agree with the others that you should get better shorts, but you don't have to spend $100+ to get them - the Ultras are a lot less than that and are very good, so you might want to give them a try.

The saddle might not be right for you either, but you really can't give it a fair try without decent shorts.

Good luck!!!

Emily