Sit bones and my saddle

[JTri's]

Thanks for the detailed response. I have no idea what my measurements are, is there an easy way to take them?

[Norse]

You can measure yourself - lots of advice on this forum for how to do that if you do a search, or go to a LBS that has a sit measurement. Generally, any LBS that carries Specialized saddles should have a sit-o-meter.

[fleecedog]

Hi there! Sorry for reviving this old-ish thread but...

I'm having the exact same issues as you with the Glider! Just switched from a Terry Butterfly to the SMP Glider and after the first ride (only 40-60mins in the saddle), my sitbones were sore for two days or so - particularly the left side, yet not so much the right It was tender to touch for at least two days. While it hasn't bothered me that much on the actual rides, but then again, I haven't done any 50 or 100 milers like you, it is noticeably sore after I hop off.

Went for a longer ride yesterday and while they are still a teeny bit sore, the sitbones were not in as much pain as before.

Is there a 'getting used to' period to this saddle? Are you having better luck with it now? I ought to 'suck it up' though, it is by far the most comfortable saddle I've ridden in and the only one which hasn't squashed my soft tissues so I suppose I shouldn't complain But I sure could do without sore sitbones!

[JTri's]

I've been renting an Adamo saddle with more cushion and...well...my butt is not as sore but it's still not perfect. I suspect that there is a breaking in period with the Glider and mine is longer than most. I'm going to put it back on my bike and give it another shot this weekend with a 60 mile ride.

Last weekend I rode 80 hilly miles with the Adamo and it wasn't terrible, but I don't love it either. So, I'll give the Glider another shot and let you know. It's hard to shell out that much money for a saddle that I hate less than the one I have...I'd really like to LIKE the saddle!