My cheeks hurt :)

**emily_in_nc** · 10-11-2005, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Helen

That's great because my present seat is a 100% boys seat even with that hole in the middle.
BTW: Does anyone of you knows what the heck that hole does ?

For me, the saddle cutout prevents chafing and rawness of the inner girly bits. I can't ride a saddle without one without quite a bit of discomfort during a ride and even more afterwards - when I pee and when I shower/wash there. Owwwww!

Emily

**Helen** · 10-12-2005, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by emily_in_nc

I can't ride a saddle without one without quite a bit of discomfort during a ride and even more afterwards - when I pee and when I shower/wash there. Owwwww!

Emily

So let me see if I understood correctly. You are saying that riding a saddle with the cutout in it its a good thing ?

**DeniseGoldberg** · 10-12-2005, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Helen

So let me see if I understood correctly. You are saying that riding a saddle with the cutout in it its a good thing ?

It really depends on you. I tried several saddles with a cutout and hated them; I (comfortably) ride a saddle without a cutout. But for other people the cutout helps. In my experience, you need to keep trying saddles until you find the right one for your body and your style of riding. Unfortunately I haven't found a way to figure that out short of riding with different saddles!

**emily_in_nc** · 10-12-2005, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Helen

So let me see if I understood correctly. You are saying that riding a saddle with the cutout in it its a good thing ?

Yes, for me a cutout is a must. MUST. HAVE. CUTOUT.

But, everyone is different. Your mileage may vary!

Emily

**CorsairMac** · 10-13-2005, 11:59 AM

Helen: have you talked to your LBS? You might see what their return policy is on saddles and/or they may let you try some out. As you can see from Denise and Ems' opposite viewpoints - it's a truly personal thing. Same thing for a womens saddle vs a mens saddle. The best thing you can do is try different saddles until you find the one the works for you. And let us know what you find - we Love hearing about what saddles work for whom and why!

and good luck!

**Dogmama** · 10-13-2005, 12:15 PM

I hate women's saddles. They're so big in the back that they chafe my legs. I'd rather ride a banana seat.

Denise is right - you really need to try out different saddles. Don't forget shorts - there are lots of combinations of chamois padding that can work (or not!) for you.

They can send a man to the moon, but can they help a woman get a comfortable ride? Maybe if we moon the man, we'll get some action!

**CorsairMac** · 10-13-2005, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Dogmama

They can send a man to the moon, but can they help a woman get a comfortable ride? Maybe if we moon the man, we'll get some action!

or a comfortable ride?.....OMG did I just type that??

**tomgrrrl** · 10-14-2005, 09:26 PM

I am pretty happy with this saddle...put one on all three of my bikes, mtb, cross and road.....they have a men's and women's model....fairly close, but the men's model is slightly longer and narrower. The cutout basically goes the entire length of the saddle, all the way to the front which is why I like it....they common in leather and some sort of synthetic cover....I prefer the leather....most bike shops will let you try a saddle out for a week or two to make sure you like it....also, the chamois cream is a must for longer rides...

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