A question about cut-outs that's probably been asked before

[slinkedog]

Hey Sadie... I saw in another post about your happiness with your Avocet saddle. I went onto their website but was unable to ascertain exactly which one you have. I'd like to give it a go. I sent their Customer Service an email trying to figure it out and I'm awaiting their reply. Where did you get it?

Thanks for your response, Ladies. I'm still trying to figure this all out, and unfortunately, even though my husband knows a lot about bikes, he just can't quite relate to this specific issue.

[nuthatch]

Parts bulging into a hole or parts smashed against a seat.... I'm thinking the parts shouldn't have so much pressure on them to make it an issue if your sit-bones are sitting right on the appropriate spot and the seat is tilted at just the right angle to make that happen. So far, I haven't been able to get my seat to that "sweet spot." Parts are a pain - we ought to be able to zip them up into a pocket when we ride! I don't even want to think about what happens to boy parts.

[Veronica]

According to my husband, boy parts don't seem to have too much of a problem. Lucky them.

V.

[SadieKate]

I use the Super Anatomic Air 02 40. If this image uploads properly, you'll see the cup-shaped indentation in the middle of what WTB would call their "Love Channel." For years, I used the previous generation of this saddle with good success. I needed to replace a saddle and tried this new and improved version and was very impressed. I couldn't believe how much more comfortable it is. Bubba even switched to the boy's version on the tandem and his Knobby X. Avocet does have a 30-day back guarantee. I would call Avocet rather than waiting for an email (I have better success with this with most of the bike companies). If all else fails, The Rest Stop in Sacramento usually has these in stock.

Avocet Super Anatomic Air 02

Edited to add that I use the titanium-railed version. I'll take any extra little bit of spring for comfort not to mention that you save a whopping 20 grams! I can tell the difference between Ti rails and chromoly when I'm on a bumpy road. Must be my delicate "little" tush.

[slinkedog]

This saddle looks great! I actually called Avocet, per your suggestion, and they said this is pretty much their mainstay saddle. Curious that they don't have the specs and such on their site. Oh well. Anyway, there are a couple of shops where I can buy it locally, but the 30 day guarantee is no more. I'll see if I can take my bike, have them put it on and take a little ride about the area and see how it does. Thankfully the place that carries it is right on a main cycling drag in Los Altos.

Thanks for the info!!

[SadieKate]

Glad, you found it. The site says 30-day guarantee so I'd push them on this one. Also, if you click on the link above and scroll to the bottom of the page you'll see a link for specifications.

As I've said before, this is a great road saddle. The back of the saddle is wide to fit a women's pelvis, but the padding is only where you need it so the nose can be kept very narrow, meaning no chafing.

[slinkedog]

Sadie, I picked up the saddle this morning and will mount it when I get the kids down for naps. The bike shop said I had 30 days to return it, so who am I to argue???

I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for the recommendation!