First ride on my Brooks B17, ouch.

[mimitabby]

lol, i've resold 3 saddles right here on TE myself.

[FreshNewbie]

Hmm, I guess you can say that I have a bit unusual anatomy. My right let is a bit longer than my left. It's not really noticable in everyday stuff I do but I know it's there. I am pretty sure it might contribute to the way I position myself on the bike. I find myself pretty flexible with my yoga and regular stretching classes, probably more flexible than average person. However, not sure if that applies to my bike posture. I notice that on my Selle Italia Max flite gel flow saddle I am able to sit only on my sit bones while contracting my core and I am comfortable. However, this saddle is a bit too narrow in the back and gives me some pains from hitting my thighs since I am trying to sit way back on the edges (widest part). I am honestly thinking that I should try Team pro S (either presoftened or regular model) despite what Diane told me. Whould you give brooks another try if you were me? Let's say if I buy brooks and put it on my bike and get a professional fit with it? Do you think that may workout?

[mimitabby]

If I were you, yes, I'd give Brooks another try, because I've already been down that road and i am a lot less tolerant of pain than you are. (I never let it get that bad. if it hurt, i got off the bike!)

BUT I'm not you. and btw, if your legs are different lengths this might be an issue, Triskelion has that problem too.
(you might send her an IM!)
If Diane said they are basically the same saddle, you'd just be wasting time trying that saddle.


keep trying. it's worth it!

good luck

[FreshNewbie]

On the description that wallbike has on their website for Team Professional saddle it says that it's designed for more agressive riders that preffer spending time in the drops. I assumed that it would be also true for Team Pro S model that's designed for women. Maybe I should try calling them again some other time when they will be more willing to explain the difference.

[mimitabby]

You could call again and say "I heard you were very helpful with saddle issues"

[suzieqtwa]

Hey Fresh newbie,
When I read your post it sounded like I was writing it. I was rubbed raw with my stock WSD pilot saddle to the point where I had a red blood blister. It hurt so bad,and I was in such pain...Well I went to the B17. I just wanted it to work so bad for me...Like you, I can take the sits bones pressure ,but not the soft tissue. I have a high tolerance for pain ,but not cutting pain. Anyway, I've put about 300 miles on the Brooks ,and I'm still dealing with crotch pain on the right side. I also think one leg is longer than the other..that may be my problem. I don't have any chafing ,or cutting,just pain after about 20 miles or so. I can almost deal with it as I really want this one to work. I haven't adjusted it too much. I know the soft tissue pain isn't going to go away,so its a matter of me maybe trying to adjust it again ,or just deal with it. I have it set sorta in the middle closer to the forward position. I also slide forward ,and have it level ,just slighted tilted downward. If I could just keep my butt on the back of the seat ,I think I may be Ok ,but I keep shifting around. I haven't made any indents in the saddle yet because I'm always moving around.
Darcy ,and I are attempting a 62 mile ride tomorrow. I only rode once this week . If I just didn't have crotch pain things would be GREAT. The furthest I've ridden was 46 miles...hope I can make it. ; )))
I will be wearing 2 pairs of shorts tomorrow.
Suzie

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Suzie, try moving the saddle back all the way.