Girlie Bits

[TigerMom]

I have the Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle. This saddle has greatly helped my "girlie bits" problem. At first, the saddle was hard as rock on my sitbones area. Either the saddle softened up a little finally or I got used to it after 3months.

Unfortunately, as mentioned above, saddles fit different women differently. I got lucky with saddle #2. Some people from TE bought their 5th saddle before finding their perfect saddle.
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle

2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle

[indysteel]

Ugh; this thread reminds me that I need to find a new saddle. I've long used a Terry Butterfly Tri (not Ti) Gel saddle, a style they eliminated within the last 18 months or so. I had a couple of extras, but they're finally starting to show their age. None of Terry's other options are right on the money, although I may just to just suck it up and accept the aesthetic of a black/white and pink saddle on my Bianchi.

Other suggestions are welcome. I need a cutout, and something with a little squish. I also need to remeasure my sit bones because I can't remember how wide they are. The Terry was the first and last saddle I tried when I bought my Bianchi in 2006, so I've never bothered to try any other brands or styles.

[Trek420]

Time to revisit the fit test and tricks thread

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=25954

[murielalex]

I needed a whole combo thing going before I eliminated that issue completely. No one thing did it. My now pefect "system":
-Brooks B17 saddle broken in. Wallbike has a 6-month return policy if you're interested.
-The chamois in Rapha shorts. Stupid expensive, but I got them 50% off and having two pair I love cost less than all the buying/trying I was doing before.
-Lady Anti Monkey Butt anti-friction powder. I prefer it to chamois cream. Just get in all the nooks and crannies and it's a big help, at least for me.
-I had my...er...undercarriage lasered off years ago, but keeping the rest nicely trimmed is key to be irritation free.
-Serious core work. When I started cycling a few months ago, I was in horrible shape though I hadn't really thought so. I've since learned that having a strong core makes a huge difference. If it's weak, I start drooping, putting too much pressure on hands, lady parts, throwing off my pedal stroke, etc. I also hate doing core work, but the results are worth it.

I hope you find a saddle that works or you. That's definitely the best place to start, but other things also help. Good luck!

[zoom-zoom]

And some bought 12 and are still looking!

Make sure you get the next somewhere with a good return policy.

FWIW, the SI Gel Flow was a torture device to me. Used one for about 4 months.

Ditto, ditto, ditto...the SI Gel Flow was too wide, too squishy, and too pear-shaped for me. I know what my perfect saddle would be (145ish, firm, t-shaped, flat, dent/divot in the front, long, narrow nose). No one actually makes it, yet. The Ergon SM3 is sorta close, if the nose were narrower and they removed the ridges running the length of the saddle. I hope their road model ends up closer to that.

[indysteel]

I'm having a hard time recognizing you with the new Avatar Zoom Zoom!!!!!

Me, too. I love the new bike, but I have to admit that I miss your old avatar! As soon as you get a pic of you on your new bike, I hope you make that your new avatar!

[zoom-zoom]

Me, too. I love the new bike, but I have to admit that I miss your old avatar! As soon as you get a pic of you on your new bike, I hope you make that your new avatar!

I totally will! I'm hearing October, so I'm counting down the days!

[Geonz]

And some bought 12 and are still looking!

Make sure you get the next somewhere with a good return policy.

FWIW, the SI Gel Flow was a torture device to me. Used one for about 4 months.

... or have a friend like me who will buy it from you if it doesn't work -- most saddles are fine for me (and I can tell right away if a saddle's one that Won't Work)... I've about worn out the Selle that my friend didn't care for and am shopping.

[carolp]

also, are you using chamois butter? I find slathering up my "lady parts" helps a lot too. Keeps them moving.