Ruby vs Toupe?

[vness]

This was me, exactly (sitbones measured right at 120) The 143 just didn't work for me, but the 155 Ruby is like heaven. HEAVEN! I have never tried a Toupe, so I am no help in that department. Good luck!

Hope you don't mind if I ask a couple more questions. What was wrong with the 143 for you? No chafing on the 155? Do your hips come through like mine or do you ride more upright? What's your riding style?

thanks for any info you can offer :)

namaste,
vness

[rubywagon]

What was wrong with the 143 for you? No chafing on the 155? Do your hips come through like mine or do you ride more upright? What's your riding style?

thanks for any info you can offer

namaste,
vness

No problem! On the 143, my butt bones were wider than the target zone. It felt like they were falling off the sides of the saddle. I don't ride upright, but not necessarily in an aggressive position either. My saddle is an inch or two higher than my handlebars. I have no chafing on the 155 (but I haven't experienced it any any saddle I have ever ridden). It pinched my inner back thigh at first, but moving the saddle back a tiny bit eliminated that problem. Happy to help.

[vness]

No problem! On the 143, my butt bones were wider than the target zone. It felt like they were falling off the sides of the saddle. I don't ride upright, but not necessarily in an aggressive position either. My saddle is an inch or two higher than my handlebars. I have no chafing on the 155 (but I haven't experienced it any any saddle I have ever ridden). It pinched my inner back thigh at first, but moving the saddle back a tiny bit eliminated that problem. Happy to help.

thank you so much greenbeanvw... it helps a lot to understand :)
I'm pleased you've found something that works!!

namaste,
vness

[kermit]

I think with your recent measurements you should look outside the Specialized saddles. You skinny sit bones give you opportunities to try mens' saddles. Take a look at the Selle Italia SLR with the cutout. I had one and it almost fit my 150 sit bones. It is still T-shaped and the middle where the cut out is flexes. I too ride in the hoods and wind up on more of my "ahem" area than seat bones. I think it's just the way we are made. I liked this saddle for a long time until the lower back let me know it was too narrow. There's also the lady version of the SLR and the Diva. I've seen alot of both. I actually loitered at my LBS until one guy came in with a saddle that looked interesting. I asked him if I could sit on it. Thats how I found a Terry I used to love. Theres always the noselesss Adamo! That'll put you on your butt whether you like it or not! Good luck, wish I were closer you could try my max flite.

[vness]

I think with your recent measurements you should look outside the Specialized saddles. You skinny sit bones give you opportunities to try mens' saddles. Take a look at the Selle Italia SLR with the cutout. I had one and it almost fit my 150 sit bones. It is still T-shaped and the middle where the cut out is flexes. I too ride in the hoods and wind up on more of my "ahem" area than seat bones. I think it's just the way we are made. I liked this saddle for a long time until the lower back let me know it was too narrow. There's also the lady version of the SLR and the Diva. I've seen alot of both. I actually loitered at my LBS until one guy came in with a saddle that looked interesting. I asked him if I could sit on it. Thats how I found a Terry I used to love. Theres always the noselesss Adamo! That'll put you on your butt whether you like it or not! Good luck, wish I were closer you could try my max flite.

Hi kermit... I 'have' to try a 130 Toupe or Ruby (maybe even the Phenom) before I give up on Specialized LOL you know how much I love that Ruby!!

we've got a Selle Italia Prolink w/o a cutout in the house. It's what John was using till he got the Toupe. I may try it, even with no cutout, just to see how it fits. Feels kind of heavy though. I did try the Diva but it was when I was badly bruised... did nothing to help... seemed to hit all the 'spots' so maybe it was too wide?

Though I'm still not sure about that Butt-o-meter thing.

You're so lucky - at your height, you can try other bikes/saddles on. At my height, I'd need a step ladder to climb up on and blocks on the pedals to reach them LOL

I was just on the Specialized site... interesting that the new Toupe is about 25g lighter than the Ruby. Longer nose too.

Money's tight (sigh) so I need to choose carefully. I don't want to order a 130 Toupe from Specialized if it's immediately too small for me. I do hope my LBS has something I can try. As I've said, he's been less than helpful in the past.

I'll keep you posted. I was even looking at Bike Nashbar's E3 Form saddle. Titanium rails... VERY t-shaped and on sale. Only weighs 188g and is 133.5mm wide. But I am leery of ending up with yet another saddle I can't use. Need to check their return policy on saddles.

No Adamo saddles for me!! I don't want to change my riding style. It would put much more stress on my lower back if I had to put that curve in to hold my sitbones upright. I like laying flat... it's very natural for me and actually feels good on my back. And is more aerodynamic - it need all the help I can get!

as for 'skinny' bones - I say HAH! I don't think any part of me is skinny anymore (I wish though). Thanks again... you've been so supportive and helpful. I really appreciate it!!!

namaste,
vness