New Selle An-Atomica saddle

[redrhodie]

I took the edge off mine with a fine half-round file.

[jpbayarea]

Thanks for those comments. I am tempted to use the fine half edge file too as the inner edges of the open area are quite sharp and hard. Tom, the owner and designer of the saddles assures me that with more work to find the sweet spot that it can and will be found. It's counter intuitive but as I tighten the tension the discomfort lessens. The "hammock" feeling that can be had with a softer tension set seems related to the issue. I am also playing with the dimensions between my old fit and the new one with this saddle. Tom suggests not to have a professional fitter look into it as they don't understand the dynamics of this saddle.

I do not think the seat is too high as there is a good bend in the knee when fully extended. It's quite a different feel than any saddle I've had so it might just take some time to acclimate. Thanks much for the comments.

[Biciclista]

I think there are plenty of professional fitters who DO know the ins and outs of that saddle!

[jpbayarea]

If I can't figure it out myself with trial and error I will consult one of the good ones in a nearby bike shop. thanks.

[redrhodie]

I don't know if this will help at all, but I thought maybe you might want to see how mine are set up.

[jpbayarea]

Gorgeous Bike!! Oh yeah, the saddle is gorgeous too. It looks from the pics like you like yours rather soft with that 'hammock' in the center. I find I have to tighten it a lot so that there is little give. I went back to my old saddle today just for comparison and though it hurts my sit bones (reason for the change) I appreciated the way it made it all work for me.

What I learned from this is perhaps I do need a professional fit again to fit it as the old one was fit to me/my bike. I am VERY sensitive and if I am not fit perfectly to the bike almost everything hurts. I think the new saddle which is larger, wider and longer than my old one must throw off the fit just enough to make everything hurt (elbows, wrists, hands, crotch, etc,)

Did you find you adapted to yours right away or did it take time to find the right fit? I am waiting for Tom and his crew to return from Europe later this week and hope to have a longer conversation with them about the ins and outs of what is happening.

Thanks for the pics. I love your bike and the saddle looks wonderful on your bike. To be continued....

[jpbayarea]

I guess I should have said "bikes" not bike. I was into the saddle when I first looked and then came upon picture #2 and noticed that bike.