speaking of which: sitbone numbness

[alpinerabbit]

Hi,

yes I've tried the Composit. It is rock hard, just a shell covered with leather. If you can take that - I only tried it for 40 K, on loan from a friend. My Sitbones got numb as well. I wouldn't mind trying it longer. He says he rides 200K on this no problem.

I've now adjusted the Glider a bit and for 40 K, it just does not exist - wonder about how 100 would feel.

[mimitabby]

Hi,

He says he rides 200K on this no problem.

I've now adjusted the Glider a bit and for 40 K, it just does not exist - wonder about how 100 would feel.

remember ladies, boys are built differently down there! if it works for a guy
it won't necessarily work for a gal.

[alpinerabbit]

yah but the girlie bits were super happy even on the composit. just the sit bones.

[TxDoc]

Hi,

yes I've tried the Composit. It is rock hard, just a shell covered with leather. If you can take that - I only tried it for 40 K, on loan from a friend. My Sitbones got numb as well. I wouldn't mind trying it longer. He says he rides 200K on this no problem.

I've now adjusted the Glider a bit and for 40 K, it just does not exist - wonder about how 100 would feel.

Thanks for the info! I'd really like to try that one. The glider and other models are too wide for me
Right now I have a San Marco era arrowhead gelaround that I love, and a Selle Italia SLR gel flow on another bike. I think one is 125 wide and the other 130 - so the composit should be about the right width too.
Too bad that the bike shops around have either the carbon (over $500!!!) or the wide models like pro or lady trek. I guess I will have to order one and hope it works!

You know, I remember reading something on sitbone numbness reported by competitive cyclists riding stage races, mostly during the European tours like TdF or the Giro. Right on top of my head I cannot remember where I saw it. But I will look for it again and let you know what I find.
Good luck with the glider!

[alpinerabbit]

TxDoc,

If the glider is too wide the evolution might be it. Teeniest bit of padding and it was too narrow for me.


I'm keeping the glider after a successful, pain-free 100k.