Lets talk about saddles

[AshleyF]

So do you feel one is better than the other? Do they feel the same? If I like one will I like the other? Also has anyone tried Selle SMP Women's TRK saddle? it is has the drop nose? Is that good? What about Brooks? I was looking at the Colt, but it is so hard to commit as I have to order all of these online to try out. Also, I have noticed that while I do sit on my sit bones I do also sit slightly on my pelvic bone. Do I need to change how I sit or find a saddle that feels great while sitting that way. I think that may be why I am numb?

[ny biker]

With the caveat that you really should read all the info Muirenn is linking to -- your problems sound similar to mine, and I think we might sit the same way. I have been happiest with the Bontrager Affinity RXL. This has the least padding, compared to the Affinity RL and Affinity R. I tried both of those and had problems with numbness and pressure up front. I personally go with the medium width, which is 144 mm I think. Any LBS that sells Trek bikes will also sell Bontrager products, and will have a saddle measurement tool that you sit on to determine the correct width for you. Or you can do the measuring yourself and order from Bontrager online. Either way, they offer a 30-day comfort guarantee.

http://www.bontrager.com/model/09729

Note that you may need a different saddle clamp to work with the rails on the RXL. The folks at the LBS where I bought my saddle helped me with that. It was not expensive, and since it was from Bontrager it also had a 30-day guarantee.

[lgibster]

I ride a Specialized Ruby saddle and I love it. I do have to nose it down more than the other saddles since there is a slight rise in front of the channel. Saddles are a personal thing and don't be afraid to try a "mens" saddle either. A good LBS should let you test ride the saddles until you find "the one" that is good for you. Good Luck.