Seats / Saddles

[Starfish]

Thanks for all of the good advice. I haven't visited the shop yet - I know I have to get down there but they're never open when I need them! I'm hoping Saturday. I will bring my seat - maybe my whole bike - with me.

Meantime, yesterday was MUCH better - but I still need a new saddle. I decided to go undiless under the bike shorts and it worked well - I was more comfortable. BUT... I still had, in the last (18th) mile, some pain in the rear.

How long have you been riding, again? The right saddle is a definite must, but there is also simply some time periods where you just do have to build that muscle and get your tush used to riding.

For instance, I did an 80 mile ride yesterday that left my tush a little sore, but it is the same level of soreness that 3 years ago I might have had after a 40 mile ride...it isn't really a chafing or fit issue...just the muscles and stuff around my seat bones...

[sundial]

I have experimented with Terry saddles and I have found them to be too narrow--including the new Falcon X. So I measured my sitbones and bought a Specialized Alias and so far my tush is very happy.

Specialized offers some of their saddles in 3 widths. I really like their saddles.

When you do find a good saddle, you might want to consider using Chamois Butt'r or something to help reduce any friction or soreness you may experience after being in the saddle for long rides. Plus it will prolong the life of your chamois.

[KnottedYet]

When you find a saddle you really like, buy two!

[indigoiis]

I know that it will take time... but I truly believe this is just not the right saddle. It came with the bike and is generic and just doesn't fit. I go tonight to the bike shop where they have recommended a brand for me... they are going to let me try it for a week. I will keep you posted.

[VeloVT]

Am in love with my (two) Fizik Ariones. Love them more each time I ride. But everyone's different.

Good luck !

[amymisk]

Like Liza, I am in love with my Fizik Arione. The cut outs don't work for me. The Arione is just right, plus I was able to find the team seat version for T-Mobile that looks awesome on my bike!!