Saddle Sore Help!

[redrhodie]

Thanks for all the responses so far. The Selle An-Atomica seems to have a lot of fans, though I have to agree that it does resemble a medieval torture devise. I am wondering if it might be too wide for me though (and thus, not solve my problem) as my current seat is 147 mm wide and it fits the sit bones great?

The saddle is kind of flexible, so I don't think it will be too wide. Another great thing about it is it comes with a detailed manual about how it should be adjusted, including how to determine height, fore/aft, tilt, rotation and tension.

As for it looking like a torture device....well, I guess what you're visualizing is an actual possiblity. Someone on this forum had one close up on her (ouch). Mine have been awesome, so when I look at them, I see nothing but miles of comfort.

[KnottedYet]

Just a quick note to remind folks that Wallingford Bicycle Parts gives you six months to try saddles. www.wallbike.com

[Norse]

I went to a local Specialized bike shop and sat on their butt-o-meter - I came in at about 150. The bike shop guy thought this put me in between a 143 and 155 and for the type of riding I do, thought the 143 would work best. Took home a 143 Jett and tried it. Not! It only worked when I was in the drops. On the hoods, my sit bones rolled off the edge - not comfy at all. Took it back and exchanged it for the 155 Jett. Seemed to do ok on a short 1 hour spin. The next day I did a 60-mile group ride. Quite hard on the sit bones, but ... no chafing! No saddle sores and no pain to the soft tissue either. I mostly noticed the saddle's presence the first few minutes after getting back on the bike, or when I would scoot my butt back, otherwise, it really was not noticeable. I think I will still try the Glamour Aspide and/or Selle An-Atomica just to see if one of those provides total comfort, but the Jett may be the one for me.