Moon Saddle Feedback???

[debm62]

Thanks, Emily. I've been through a few bike fittings since purchasing my Co-Motion last spring...the guys at my bike shop have been very helpful, but well -- they're guys. I've tried a narrower seat with no luck. I think I'm going to try a few adjustments to the seat and handlebar positions for now. I've pretty much decided against the hornless seat; I just wanted to get a little feedback. Thanks for your response. I'll figure it out eventually!
Debbie

[Thorn]

Why narrower if the problem is in the soft tissue? Wouldn't you want to try wider? Support the sitbones and you lessen the probability that you end of sitting on the soft tissue.

I assume you found the threads on measuring sit bones and choosing a saddle width based on that measurement.

If the problem is in the girlie bits look for a saddle with a generous cutout (e.g., any of the Selle SMPs and perhaps the Selle Italia SLR).

Personally, I'd avoid saddles with narrow cutouts--under pressure, they can compact and pinch. But that's just my opinion. Many people love 'em.

Alternatively, look for a saddle with an obvious channel depression (e.g., the old Avocet O2 and the current Bontrager line).