Fizik Vitesse

[Andrea]

It's not perfect- I did two crits over the weekend where I rode hard in the drops for about an hour both days, and it caused what I have deemed "inter-labial chafing" (no idea if that's a real term!)

It's a little uncomfortable in the same area on normal rides, too, but since it doesn't flex like the SSM was flexing, it's allowed me to keep riding while the SSM sores are healing up.

I'm thinking about trying a Selle SMP out next because I may have found an online store that has a demo program where you "rent" the saddle for $20.00 for a week to try it out.

I am going to throw a party the day I can ride without thinking about my crotch hurting in some way.

[maddy13]

I bought a vitesse today, rode it home, and am taking it back tomorrow. Does it chafe the legs of anyone else?

[ehirsch83]

I usaed to have a Vitesse, it led to horrible horrible chafing and absesses. Oddly enough, I have the stock saddle that came on my bike has been te best saddle yet! The men's specialized toupe. It gets a little uncomfy after 3 hours, but not rubbing and chaffing like I used to experience. Plus no more puss filled things!( I know, a little too much info)

[Skierchickie]

Maddy13: Which Vitesse is it? I have the HP, and it is the first saddle I've ever had that did NOT chafe my legs. I've been wondering if the CP and the others are shaped differently, or just padded differently, or what.

Wow - Emily! Just......WOW!

I just found (in the last week and a half) that my shorts have probably been a lot of my problem. I finally have a pair that is just right. I wish I'd worn them mountain biking tonight (grumble, grumble). I always mistakenly assume that because I'm more upright, the shorts don't matter as much. Anyway, the Vitesse seems a lot better with the Shebeest SSS shorts. I'm going to need another pair.

[OakLeaf]

a lot better with the Shebeest SSS shorts. I'm going to need another pair.

Order two pairs, I did.

And I'm going to need another couple of pairs when I get back to Florida in the winter

[Skierchickie]

I can't afford this forum! I'll have to get rid of some shorts so I can honestly say I only have one wearable pair. I'd better talk my boss into a huge promotion - wait - no! - then I'd never get out to ride!

[teawoman]

I'm currently trying the SSM Glamour Aspide. It doesn't aggravate the saddle sores I got from the stock saddle on my bike, and it does relieve some of the pressure on the girly bits, also a prob. with the stock saddle. But my sitbones are a bit sore. I'm still fiddly faddling with the adjustments and haven't gone for more than two hours: this weekend's 100k will be the test.

[maddy13]

Skierchickie, the only model my REI had in stock was the cp. Maybe the hp is better. Brought the selle italia slk and fizik aliante home today. Hopefully only one is going back to the shop tomorrow.