Wanted: SSM Aspide Glamour saddle - NOT the Arrowhead model

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Hmmm...well...I tried roguedog's saddle and I have definitely learned that I DO need a cut-out or substantial divot under my girly bits. I guess the trick is finding a cut-out shaped in such a way that it's not causing chafing. Even though I suspect it's not quite t-shaped enough, I'm giving the Bontrager Inform a try. I like the Bontrager Affinity that I have on my CX bike, though the divot on that is perhaps not quite large/deep enough to be as effective as it could be.

If anyone's interested in the Glamour Aspide saddle that I have, it's yours for $45.

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Oh bummer. Was hoping it found a home with you.

Maybe we should start to ship our saddles out as test saddles with madei . They gotta find a home somewhere along the way.

Good luck with your search.

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Ha, that's an excellent idea!

It was a good trial. I like the arrowhead model, but don't love it...I'm actually starting to wonder if it could be related to my cycle. It's like some rides it feels relatively comfortable, then on other rides I end up with sore-ish spots. I figured it was worth seeing if the version sans cut-out would alleviate that, but the pressure...ow!

The Bontrager was a great deal on eBay, though...only $30, including shipping. For a brand new saddle (I hope there's no catch, though the seller had a good rating)!

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I've unfortunately discovered that the ONLY shorts that my stupid thighs don't destroy within just a few rides are PIs. Anything with reverse seams or zig-zag seams (which is every company BUT PI) ends up with the stitching totally worn through in <100 miles. Bummer, since my very favorite shorts ever are a pair of Shebeests, but in just a week or to of wearing them the chamois was coming unstitched on both sides where my thighs come in contact with my saddle.

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But I should add that I just got a Bontrager Inform saddle. Last night DH put it on my bike and I hopped on wearing a pair of running tights (so no chamois and seams in a bad area) just to get an idea of fit. It felt REALLY good. I'm a bit worried that it may be a hair too pear-shaped, but I can deal with that if it means being comfortable in my girl parts.

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Have you ever tried Tri shorts?

Yup. In fact, I really love my PI ones and have thought about trying to wear them for longer rides. Getting away from a bulky chamois wouldn't be bad, especially in the Summer.