Yeah I second that, I ALWAYS change out what comes on the bike. Honestly they don't usually put a very good saddle on the bike when you get them to keep costs down. Just do your behind a favor and go get your sit bones measured for a new saddle at your LBS.That's a nice bike though. Have fun with it!
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07-07-2010, 05:59 AM #1
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07-07-2010, 07:07 AM #2
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My stock saddle was ok but I did change it out after a year and only spent $70 on the new one.
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07-07-2010, 09:07 AM #3
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The stock saddle that came with my Avail did not work at all for me. Too narrow, too hard, and no cut out. No amount of fiddling got it so it was comfortable; it was merely tolerable, and only for short rides. I got rid of that thing in a month.
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07-07-2010, 04:16 PM #4
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Hey Martha,
I just bought the 2010 Avail a couple of weeks ago and I too have found the saddle incredibly painful! Between that and realllly sore hands, I have had to put it aside and keep on riding my old hybrid until I get a chance to get things fixed up in those areas on the bike.
I found that with the saddle it wasn't really my sit bone area, it was the 'delicate area at the front' that was being squished most uncomfortably
Now comes the fun search for the right saddle....
Glad to hear that your new saddle is working for you!
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07-09-2010, 12:30 AM #5
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Yes, Library Girl, EXACTLY!!!
I rang the guy at bi-saddle in desperation because there was no hope I'd ever maintain my marriage and my cycling if I rode in that darned stock saddle that came with the Avail. It hurt after 5 miles, let alone 50! I couldn't even do 50. I got off the bike swearing at the saddle!
Okay, on the hands problem.... I tried out the Avail at a bike shop and said it was too much pressure on my hands. They turned the stem upside down or something? And there are some stem risers there, too. I can't remember but anyway that fixed it completely. I'll try to find out exactly and then post again because I really love my Avail now. I used to have a hybrid Trek WSD and I like the avail more now....but it did take a new seat and something happening to the handlebar position.
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