I Hurt Here . . More Saddle Questions

[tulip]

I bet Jill at Proteus would be a big help.

[VeloVT]

It's so interesting how different everyone's preferences are. This saddle (WTB Rocket V) came stock on my cx bike and while I didn't LOVE it, I thought it was pretty comfortable, and definitely not UNcomfortable. I replaced it mainly for cosmetic reasons (it's a bianchi and I put a celeste-colored arione on it, much sexier looking. though I am an arione fan anyway).

I've never measured my sit bones but based on my (generous) hip width, I'm guessing they're not narrow. Yet I much prefer narrower, pear-shaped saddles to T-shaped saddles. My new bike came with a wider & more T-shaped "wsd" Fizik Vitesse, which I thought was comfy at first but after a few longer trainer sessions, I've decided to replace with an arione. arione is much comfier for me, trainer-tested .

I'm not in any way trying to contradict what others are saying about width and shape. I'm sure they are right. But everyone is different and you just don't know until you try. I actually am curious to know why I'm such a freak (apparently).

[KnottedYet]

I've never measured my sit bones but based on my (generous) hip width, I'm guessing they're not narrow. Yet I much prefer narrower, pear-shaped saddles to T-shaped saddles. My new bike came with a wider & more T-shaped "wsd" Fizik Vitesse, which I thought was comfy at first but after a few longer trainer sessions, I've decided to replace with an arione. arione is much comfier for me, trainer-tested .

Iliac crest span has a very limited relationship to ischial tuberosity span. (and greater trochanteric span is a whole 'nother ball game! As is hip joint/Q angle!)

The butt knows what it likes. If you are having distress with your current saddle, a good way to start looking for alternatives is via ischial tuberosity span. If you've already solved the issue, look no further!

But gawd's honest truth is nothing works as well as plain ol' trying it out!

[OakLeaf]

But gawd's honest truth is nothing works as well as plain ol' trying it out!

But endlessly talking about it and never doing anything is so much cheaper. And less effort.

[Bad JuJu]

The butt knows what it likes.

Or, to put it another way (and with apologies to the screenplay writer), The butt wants what the butt wants. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Bad JuJu]

And on a more serious note, BTW, Performance seems to have a sale going on on selected saddles (and pedals, too).

[F8th637]

And on a more serious note, BTW, Performance seems to have a sale going on on selected saddles (and pedals, too).

Haa haa, I just got that e-mail too!