SI Turbomatic, SSM Aspide Glamour, Ruby...T-shaped Saddle Chat HERE!

[nscrbug]

I have tried all of the saddles discussed at some point or another, including the avatar. I didn't hate it but it did give me like a "hot" seat from the pressure and padding. It's not overly padded but more than the ruby I was using. I have tried a ruby at least three separate times, once after my super fitting, and it always gives me rubs by the cutout. I am currently on an Affinity RXL, I love the dent but it's the only place to be. The seat is super hard and flat, no flex at all but gives you a good push on hills. It's amazing how different they all are and I have a vesta at home I want to try as well. I would say to try a men's version if you think it might work. They are not that different, my husband rides a toupe, it's the same as the ruby was. Just different marketing. He's on a romin now, that things a beast. Super hard, but he likes it. I did just order a turbomatic to try, if I hate it, it'll be up for sale in the classifieds.

I too, just ordered a Turbomatic (Gel Flow, all black)...so depending on how I like it there might be 2 of 'em up for sale.

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I too, just ordered a Turbomatic (Gel Flow, all black)...so depending on how I like it there might be 2 of 'em up for sale.

If I end up not loving my Ruby saddle we could talk some trades!

[kermit]

I am creating quite a collection...I just want one to work...all the time. I am giving the Affinity RXL a GOOD try, my husband reminded me that I tend to give them one or two tries and get frustrated, so I will take more time. I have not used any lube for a while and that is why I started trying saddles without a cutout, I may be a person that needs a cutout and just HAS to lube. So many things to consider, saddles, shorts, lube...mind boggling sometimes!

[zoom-zoom]

Did my first ride on my new Ruby, today...I am definitely strongly in-like after 35 miles. I kept expecting sit bone pain, but really...there was none. It definitely felt firm and I was much more aware of my sit bones, but I didn't experience anything remotely painful. I am also pretty certain that I should have been on a 155 all this time. I'm eager to see what my hubby thinks next time we ride together...hopefully he doesn't see me drifting off to the left side of the saddle, anymore.

I'm doing a century on Sunday...I will report back re: how the saddle works for that distance.

[macski]

Apologies for the double post

[Owlie]

Zoom-zoom, I'm in roughly the same SB range you are (125 (LBS-measured)-130 (me)), and I'm currently on a 143. It works, width-wise, but on a bike that actually fits me properly I'd go with a 155. Maybe. I just took a peek at the Specialized saddles and it does look like the 155s get more pear-shaped. Boo. Is there some unwritten law of saddles that says that it must get more pear-shaped as the width increases?

[OakLeaf]

Now that you mention it, it kind of makes sense.

I'm not convinced there isn't a lot of optical illusion involved in looking at saddles ... but there has to be something to support the rear of the saddle. If it's a monocoque shell then there's an awful lot of torque on the sides unless the transition is more gradual, to distribute the load. If it's a tensioned leather saddle with a cantle plate, then you have all the weight that entails.

[Owlie]

Now that you mention it, it kind of makes sense.

I'm not convinced there isn't a lot of optical illusion involved in looking at saddles ... but there has to be something to support the rear of the saddle. If it's a monocoque shell then there's an awful lot of torque on the sides unless the transition is more gradual, to distribute the load. If it's a tensioned leather saddle with a cantle plate, then you have all the weight that entails.

That makes a lot of sense. Curse you, physics! I'll still likely give the 155 Jett/Ruby (I would like a little bit less padding in the nose) a shot on a hypothetical new bike, and perhaps if I can afford it, the Turbomatic. If those don't work, I'm stumped. (Or I could go back to the 143 and hope for the best...)

[zoom-zoom]

I just took a peek at the Specialized saddles and it does look like the 155s get more pear-shaped. Boo. Is there some unwritten law of saddles that says that it must get more pear-shaped as the width increases?

Yeah, in photos the 155 Jett and Ruby both look more pear-shaped, so I think I'm not even going to bother trying the Jett. And today I did a century on the Ruby. My sit bones were perfectly fine for that distance on a relatively hard saddle. So the width is good, the firmness is good...just not the shape (I kept having to push myself back and I have a little chafing/soreness in that telltale spot where the butt-cheeks meet the inner thigh). I think I will be ordering a Turbomatic before bed.