New Rider with Saddle Troubles

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Yayayayayayayayay!!! This was exactly my experience with the Drakon (1 level firmer than the 209, but otherwise the same saddle) on my road bike. I recall my words being "game changer."

I now have a 209 on our tandem and am looking at a Glider for my CX bike. The only issue I have run into is that the seatpost on my road bike doesn't allow me to angle the Drakon nose up as high as I need, so I feel like I'm sliding off the front a bit. Makes my upper body tired really fast. Once I can figure out a better seatpost option it will be perfect.

[smittykitty]

Kinda thinking a might want to try one. Get chafing (raw) at panty line on 60+ mile rides. Besides, I haven't bought a new saddle for about 3 years now!

[Owlie]

Kinda thinking a might want to try one. Get chafing (raw) at panty line on 60+ mile rides. Besides, I haven't bought a new saddle for about 3 years now!

Ditto! Zoom, what's roughly the same padding level as the Jett?

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Ditto! Zoom, what's roughly the same padding level as the Jett?

I think the Lite 209 is pretty close. The Drakon is more like the Ruby.

[CaliRider]

So while we're comparing SMP saddles, do you happen to know how the Glider differs from the 209? There is one listed on our local Craig's List right now, and I'm wondering if I should snatch it up.

[kermit]

I have both the glider a elite 209 on the way for trial. I was told the lite209 has a little more padding is longer and the cutout is a little wider than the glider.

[nuliajuk]

The effective width of the Glider is 110mm, while the Lite 209 has an effective width of 102mm. I have both and find the Glider a bit softer. When I ride the Lite 209 it seems to take a little longer to ease into it. Both seem to be recommended for a medium-wide pelvis, but the Glider is a little bit more plush.