Saddle issues

[indysteel]

It has about 2,500 miles on it and there is a cutout. That part does seem to be a little hammocky so I compared that area with my mtb saddle (same saddle). The LDY Gel Flow does have a little give in that area, and yes, the saddle on my Gunnar has more give in that area and is softer than the one on my mountain bike. That has to be the problem, though it seems awfully soon for the saddle to start wearing down.

I guess for now I need to switch saddles between the two bikes and decide what to do come spring. I like the saddle, but it isn't cheap and if it is going to start wearing out after only 2,500 miles...

Duh; you indicated how many miles were on the saddle in your first post. I guess I didn't read carefully. Sorry 'bout that. I'd be surprised if the saddle was shot at 2500 miles. That's a bit premature. Try a different cream. I'm otherwise stumped as to the sudden onset of this problem.

[Crankin]

It could also just be your "dimensions" have changed with your recent weight loss. Your, ahem, parts may just be in a different place in relation to the saddle. Try the different chamois cream, and, maybe get some smaller (or different) shorts.

[Catrin]

It could also just be your "dimensions" have changed with your recent weight loss. Your, ahem, parts may just be in a different place in relation to the saddle. Try the different chamois cream, and, maybe get some smaller (or different) shorts.

hmmmm, I hadn't thought about this and that makes sense. The bibs I wore yesterday are the smallest that PI makes. I've still a bit of an apple shape so even if there are smaller shorts out there I doubt I could wear them. The Terry shorts liner I wore the other day are just too large (medium)- and they have a thinner chamois than the PI 3D. Hopefully a different cream will take care of it, shorts are expensive and I don't have the budget for experimentation.

[OakLeaf]

Weight loss is DEFINITELY a possibility.

But I still think saddle wear is a potential culprit. The one thing I really don't like about my Turbomatic is that it started showing signs of compression within 500 miles. Not nearly enough to make it uncomfortable for me, but creases in the cover were already visible. With my lack of seat time this summer it's only got 2100 miles on it now, but I can definitely see the possibility that it might be worn out within another 1000. If the fit were more marginal to begin with, then a saddle could become uncomfortable with less wear.

Hoping it's something less expensive though. And that you get it sorted soon.

[Catrin]

It could be the original saddle fit was more marginal than I realized - which would mean it wouldn't take much of a change to cause a problem. I really hope a different cream will take care of things for now, time will tell. Thanks for all of the ideas!

[malkin]

How long ago was your last Brooks trial?
You've probably increased fitness significantly since then.

[Catrin]

How long ago was your last Brooks trial?
You've probably increased fitness significantly since then.

It has been close to two years since that experiment, and my fitness is certainly increased since then - especially my core and leg strength. hmmmm I might go this route again if the new cream doesn't take care of things. Hopefully I won't have to, as I remember my search last time for the right saddle was lengthy and expensive.