Saddles not supporting the sit bones - what to try next?

[Biciclista]

you haven't tried Brooks?

[sundial]

I found that Brooks saddles offer ample support. Another option is Specialized saddles that come in 3 widths.

[ny biker]

I tried the Affinity, once, for about 3 minutes, but it hurt so I went back to the Evoke. I also tried the original Inform RL WSD, in all 3 widths, when they first came out. The widest was the least painful, but it was still unrideable.

I have not tried Brooks. I have no idea which Brooks, if any, might be worth trying. I also worry that they would cause soft tissue pain, since there is no channel in the nose.

I have not tried Specialized because they all have cutouts. Has anyone found a Specialized saddle to be comfortable even though they previously had problems with saddles that had cutouts?

And I guess the big qustion is -- I don't know what shape I'm looking for, because I don't know why I have pain between my legs if the saddle is wide enough for my sit bones.

[Becky]

I've tried a lot of the same saddles that you have, and ended up with a Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow. It's firmer than the regular Lady Gel Flow, but not as firm as the Glamour Aspide.

I'd prefer more t-shaped, but the cut-out doesn't bother me (despite not needing it) and I like the padding density.

I'm always looking for better saddles, so I'm curious to see what others recommend. Good luck!

[Biciclista]

The Brooks imperials do have a cut out. If you are narrow, the B17 imperial should do you just fine. If the B17 doesn't work, Wallbike will take it back they have a 6 month return policy on their saddles.


Or you can get the Sellanatomica saddle, which isn't as classy looking as the Brooks, but is waterproof. my husband wore one out after 30,000 miles.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Another issue which effects all this and we need to be aware of is having your posture tilt you so far forward and down that it becomes more and more difficult to have weight on your sit bones at all- the weight shifts more towards your front bones and even your pubic bone.
An extreme (and silly) example to illustrate this concept would be if you lie flat on your stomach in bed and are expecting your weight to be supported by your behind.

[Biciclista]

Another issue which effects all this and we need to be aware of is having your posture tilt you so far forward and down that it becomes more and more difficult to have weight on your sit bones at all- the weight shifts more towards your front bones and even your pubic bone.
An extreme (and silly) example to illustrate this concept would be if you lie flat on your stomach in bed and are expecting your weight to be supported by your behind.

ROTFL! ah, we're witty this morning.