Hey look! It's another saddle question!

[MichelleOH]

Okay, thanks anyway, but I think I've figured out how to measure and I'll just go from there. Looks like a width issue more than anything.

[zoom-zoom]

3 words: too pear shaped

Yep, if I rode that saddle I'd have issues in the same area you're having issues. I'm on the Bontrager Affinity RL and it could still be a bit more T-shaped, but it's the best combo of features/shape that's in existence for my needs.

[ny biker]

It could be lots of things. I'm having problems this year that I didn't have last year, and the saddle is the same. In my case it's either a problem with new shorts or the saddle position was off a bit, since we moved it as part of setting the cleat position on my new shoes.

But the best place to start is getting the right width.

[Boudicca]

It could just be too soft, and your thighs are pushing in and rubbing against the side of the saddle. Personally I like Terry saddles -- Ti Butterfly, by choice -- but each backside is different.

[MichelleOH]

So, sitting in modeling clay covered in saran wrap on the edge of my tub, I'm pretty sure I've come up with 127mm twice. That's about center to center in the depressions. Does that sound about right?

[MichelleOH]

Would a Brooks B17 work for me? I have a friend getting rid of an Apple Green...and I love green!

[MichelleOH]

Thanks for the info, Muirenn, I appreciate it! I will dig deeper over the weekend. And maybe I'll try to get better measurements....I only left dimples in the clay with my big end.