A Very Happy Tushie

[Robbin_G]

I just ordered after confirming he'd send one to me. They're going fast everyone! Still cheaper than Masherz even with the horrid exchange rate.

-Robbin

Here's a good site with big pictures of the Selle SMP Lady

http://www.albabici.com/selle/lady/strike-lady-mp.htm

I think I'm going to buy it. I feel sorry for the guy in the UK, but saving $25 is worth it!

-Robbin

[Nanci]

My very happy tushie is getting here tomorrow, but Lava is _back_ in the shop for rear der adjustment and rear wheel truing, _and_ bar gel pads if they can _find_ any...So I won't get to try it out until next week...

Nanci

[Running Mommy]

I've had mine on the road bike on the trainer and it seemed fine. Since the new tri rig went in to get herself tightened up for the race I pulled the ol roadie off the trainer and took her out today. I have to say that saddle ROCKS in the real world!! I'm DEF swapping it out to my tri bike for the race! I did a couple of hours today and it was comfy as a couch! I was amazed! And was great for being down in the aero bars! A HUGE thumbs up!! WAY UP!!

[slinkedog]

Oh goodie! Another convert!! No, really, I'm glad your tushie is a happy tushie. No soft tissue pressure is a good thing, no?

[Nanci]

I a little suspicious that a $50 with shipping from England saddle can be as good (in terms of support, quality, style, lifespan) as a $150 saddle...But their men's saddles are all expensive. I wonder what the difference is.

Nanci

[Selkie]

I just ordered the SMP (ladies version) and a Selle SLK Lady Gelflow. I really like the Selle Italia Lady Gelflow saddles that I have on my Dolces. However, the saddles on my other two bikes aren't comfortable enough for long rides---one has a Terry Butterfly Ti and the other is the Bianchi that came w/the bike.

By the way, how long do you reckon is the average lifespan of a saddle?

[Robbin_G]

I a little suspicious that a $50 with shipping from England saddle can be as good (in terms of support, quality, style, lifespan) as a $150 saddle...But their men's saddles are all expensive. I wonder what the difference is.

Nanci

Well, they are $70 US. (Maybe our UK seller just got a windfall of saddles) but you're right, $70 is not $215 like the mens.

Mine says it's made it to the US and then the tracking stops. I assume mine comes this week too. I'll give it a whirl this weekend.

[Lenusik]

I am struggling with my saddle as well. For the longest time Terri Butterfly was just right for me but then it sank. What I mean is it developed a dip in the middle and this is where I want it perfectly flat. Everybody's physiology is different and you have to find one that works just for you, doesn't matter whether it is men's or women's design. My recommendation, find a professional fitter who will have a variety of saddles. First, make sure that you sit on the bike correctly and your personal geometry is right. And then try a saddle after saddle. Yes, it will cost your a little bit, but it would save you some pain of purchasing wrong saddles and pain where you don't want it to have.

[boulderbliss]

I a little suspicious that a $50 with shipping from England saddle can be as good (in terms of support, quality, style, lifespan) as a $150 saddle...But their men's saddles are all expensive. I wonder what the difference is.

Nanci

It is!! That's the one I have and ordered it from the UK seller. The difference is that it has a vinyl-type cover rather than leather and I think the frame is made of something slightly heavier than the more expensive models. This saddle absolutely rocks! Can't wait to hear what you think of it.

[Nanci]

I'm pretty certain mine's going to be up for sale. It feels good, but I'm worried it is too wide in the nose. I don't know...Really need a good ride to evaluate, which I can't do until a couple weekends from now.

Nanci