Ruby vs Toupe?

[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