Health / Bike Type Issue

[elk]

thank you Stacie sometimes support can get one through!!

[teigyr]

I never really had problems until recently. I had a Fizik Vitesse which was a great saddle but I was having chafing problems. I recently got this used from a TE person: http://www.sellesmp-bicyclesaddles.c...k_man_lady.php

I LOVE this saddle. Granted it's funky looking but it is the comfiest saddle I have ever ridden on. I know if you search the saddle threads you will find a ton of info. This doesn't touch any soft parts at all and once it's adjusted right, it doesn't even feel like a saddle. I see you're in the PNW, if you ever want to test ride on it, let me know. You might be able to find one used if you like it but even new, they aren't that much.

[Flybye]

I don't know of anyone who has tried this saddle on their bike personally, but the idea of this saddle is intriguing. I saw it advertised in a biking magazine.
Here's the link:
http://www.moonsaddle.com/Gallery_s/7.htm
Hope that helps!
Ouch!

[Zen]

teigyr, that looks very interesting. Did you get the men's or the women's?

[Eden]

Any good saddle that fits you,(not just a Brooks) should position you on your sit bones and not on your soft tissues. Though some of us don't have, shall we say tall enough sit bones to not still get some soft tissue squashing.... Personally I have a strong preference to riding a saddle with a cutout. I can do a saddle without one for short rides, but you won't see me on a non cutout saddle for a longer ride. (I also like the ventilation aspect on hot days... though the cold spray in wet condtions is not entirely appreciated...)

[teigyr]

Zen, I got the mens. The mens was narrower so it seemed like it would suit me better. It isn't perfect - the expensive models have less padding and are sized differently so some day I'll probably pay $200-$300 for a saddle. I figured I'd give this one 6 more mos or so and if I still love it, I'll get the upgraded model. On my bike it looks a LOT like a Klingon warbird.

Eden, never thought about spray have only had the saddle a few months and it's been summer the whole time. Oh my...is all I can say. I'm kind of cringing thinking about it. And I'm imagining a whole new pattern of dirt marks on my shorts!!!

[elk]

I'm intrigued by the cut out...but I can't quite see how it works....do you "fall into " it? hover above? does it really take the pressure off?

Does it work as well on us plush models as it might with the leaner meaner girl?


elk

[Eden]

As with any saddle, on a saddle with a cut out your sit bones should sit firmly on the saddle - the cutout (or on some saddles just a groove) should take any pressue still present on your softer bits away. If you are falling into the cutout I'd say its too large! (the cutout that is). What it means for me is no more mashed soft tissues. Some people report rubbing on the edges of the cutout, but I haven't had any issues with that.

[elk]

Ok I'm making a list...

...can I assume that I'm getting pretty unanimous support for keeping the 7000 and returning the safe, but not as much fun, Pure????

I tend to go for old fashioned...I'm one who would LOVE a bike that my grandmother would have ridden... .... so I have the brooks on the list....and now I'm thinking about the An Atomica....

Tyger, your saddle scares me... !!! !! but I'll keep it on my list anyway


Selle AnAtomica LD Titanico
Brooks B67s?
The Spongy Wonder.....gotta try it....http://www.spongywonder.com/bicycleseatfacts.htm
that moon seat looks intriguing too!

ta!
elk