Bontrager women's Inform saddles now available

[Andrea]

I just tried one last night. I measured exactly in between the small (140) and medium (150) sizes. I tried the 140 to make sure it wouldn't love it, but it felt too small (not too surprised since the saddles I've been most comfy on are at least 150mm). So, I did 25 miles on the 150.
The good:

• It's got a stiffer base than the Ruby that I've been on for a couple of months, which I like.
• The "dent" rather than cutout thing is pretty sweet. Even with the squishy padding, my soft tissue was very comfortable riding on both the hoods and the drops.
• That "bump" of padding in the front was also really nice when I was doing some hard pedaling in the drops, where I tend to rotate forward towards my pubic bone (not comfortable at all on the Ruby).

The not-so-good:
It's got pretty squishy padding that started to chafe my side-taint about halfway through the ride (similar to what I've experienced with a Terry Butterfly and the SI Shiver).

I'm going to try again today with some Assos creme, but chafing in that spot has been the downfall of many saddles before this one...

[Zen]

The not-so-good:
It's got pretty squishy padding ...

Then it's off my list.
Padding does nothing but irritate me.

[Biciclista]

I can't believe the LBS took a gal (Ny biker) who was in between and put her on the SMALLER Saddle. That means, it is too small.

sigh...

NY BIKER, aside from the pear shape and the foam squishiness, maybe you can try the bigger one?


I'm not surprised that this is Bontrager's best effort at making something for women..

[ny biker]

I am planning to try the wider saddle, I just haven't had time to get to the shop yet. TS Hanna got in the way last weekend.

I have no reason to blame Bontrager for anything. I did the Civil War metric on my old saddle on Sunday and was reminded of how much pressure is on the nose of that saddle when I ride with it. There was no such problem with the Inform.

[Miranda]

The not-so-good:
It's got pretty squishy padding that started to chafe my side-taint about halfway through the ride (similar to what I've experienced with a Terry Butterfly and the SI Shiver).

I'm going to try again today with some Assos creme, but chafing in that spot has been the downfall of many saddles before this one...

Amen to that sister...

I wish I could cut a hole in that "side-taint" thing. Just when I think I've about got it nailed on a saddle, this ugly beastly spot rears it's head for a hello.

I measured for a 150. I ordered both a 150 and 160. I rode the 150 last night and the lovely spot made itself known. I haven't put the 160 on, but we will see if that's any better. The center dip is pretty good I will agree. And the platform is pretty flat.

Wish I could take my kitchen knief to it and cut the sides of the "side-taint" thingy spot off the saddle. I'm getting pretty deranged in my saddle search... ya never know...*laughs like evil* oooo aaahhhh hhaaaa hhaaa.

My saine side will be sure to take police pics of the saddle homicide at the crime scene.

For now... that is all.

[Andrea]

Amen to that sister...

I wish I could cut a hole in that "side-taint" thing. Just when I think I've about got it nailed on a saddle, this ugly beastly spot rears it's head for a hello.

I measured for a 150. I ordered both a 150 and 160. I rode the 150 last night and the lovely spot made itself known. I haven't put the 160 on, but we will see if that's any better. The center dip is pretty good I will agree. And the platform is pretty flat.

Wish I could take my kitchen knief to it and cut the sides of the "side-taint" thingy spot off the saddle. I'm getting pretty deranged in my saddle search... ya never know...*laughs like evil* oooo aaahhhh hhaaaa hhaaa.

My saine side will be sure to take police pics of the saddle homicide at the crime scene.

For now... that is all.

Just in case you haven't tried it- the Specialized Ruby is the first cutout saddle I've ridden that has never bothered my side-taint. I hate how flexible it is, though.