Saddle return policy (TeamEstrogen)

[mudmucker]

I think what I find myself doing is pushing backward on the saddle.

Ah, the same thing would happen to me. I kept pushing back on the saddle. That's why John tilted it up a little, because I kept sliding forward into the concave/hammock part of the saddle and it threw everything off. It helped tremendously, but again, there is that fine line of too much and front parts get pressure. Tilting it forward for me, put too much weight on my arms.

Another symptom of pushing back on the saddle is that your stem might be too short. That is, if you already have the fore and aft set to your liking. JaneE you bring up an interesting point; my fore-aft was set, but one would think to move the saddle forward if you keep pushing back. It's a little counter-intuitive, but John actually gave me a longer stem. I think because one essentially might have too much proportional weight to the front and you want to keep pushing back from it. A longer stem put me at least, at such an angle that more of my weight was placed to the back part and I didn't push back anymore or move around as much.

This may or not be your case. And getting in a slightly more aggressive position might not be where you're at, or maybe it aggrevates something else. Lots of things to balance.

[OakLeaf]

Another thing that caused me to keep pushing back on a saddle was when the saddle was too pear-shaped for me - so it kept forcing my thighs forward, and the rest of my body had nothing to do but go along. It sounds like you can adjust the lacing to make this saddle more T-shaped?

[mudmucker]

How interesting. I never would have thought of that cause and effect. Instinctively then, you would want to move the saddle forward.

An-atomica's don't have lacing underneath. Darn if I missed that one as I do prefer T shaped but the pear is alright too. I actually just had to go run out and check. Mine doesn't - maybe the newer versions do? That reminds me - I've seen it somewhere - maybe someone modified theirs, but I do recall somewhere that someone might have added lacing on their own. Ah, another topic - I digress from the thread.

[JaneE]

If you're still having problems getting the Selle An-Atomica to work well for you, you might try contacting the company directly.

When I ordered my saddle (from TE) I was told that the company is VERY accommodating, patient and helpful to people who are having fit issues.

The contact info from my instruction sheet is:

Email: cs@mcmwin.com
Phone: (707) 372-6540
On the web: www.mcmwin.com

[lattae]

How's everyone doing with their new SAA? I just purchased mine and went on a test ride and it felt a lot different than my selle italia gel flow... I'm hoping that this saddle will withstand the sweat and humidity better than my previous saddle. I'm going to do a longer ride tomorrow and see how this saddle feels. I hope its a keeper. I don't quite understand the tension bolt,, I don't know whether to leave it alone for now or what.. guess I could always email the manufacturer or read my instructions more carefully.

[mamaof5]

Koobi Saddles are AWESOME! We used to own a pro-road shop, and I tried just about every saddle that came through the door. I now ride a Koobi PRS, and it's the best saddle I've ever ridden- hands down. Friday was my first day back on the bike in years. I put in 35 miles on my first trek out and never even noticed the saddle. The owner asks questions when you call to make sure he gets you in the best saddle for you. They're not cheap, but well worth it! http://koobi.com/bicycle-saddle-reviews-0.html

[ladyicon]

Hi Latte. Sadly, I sent mine back this week It was just too much saddle for me and I felt like was riding on a hammock. . I put my Jett saddle back on, but I am still uncomfortable. I guess I am looking for the perfect saddle for me.
I will order some from TE since their return policy is so good.
good luck with your saddle. Read the directions carefully and it will explain all the parts of the saddle.