saddle for wide sit-bones?

[Nokomis]

I found a Specialized saddle that's 175mm wide ~ giving it a go soon. It's signficantly wider than anything I've used to date, really hoping to find an appropriate fit with this.

Interestingly, I asked a couple shops for their suggestions. First shop handed me the Terry Butterfly & told me I'd feel happy. When I refused & described the actual situation, and what I was looking for - I was then told it was simply a matter of moving the seat front or back until I was comfortable. Okay, Next? Yes you - here's my problem, and do you have any saddle suggestions? No? Okay, I'll try another shop Shop two didn't have a lot of help, well, the people were very friendly, but really didn't know what to suggest. I did my own shopping & found something that I *hope* will work... at least, it'll be the first saddle that is wide enough that my sit bones aren't straddling the seat.

Boy, I wanna ride! I pick up my bike Monday ~ looking forward to riding after a fresh tuneup.

[KnottedYet]

My Serfas with the sun face on the right bun-cheek is 180 mm wide. 270 mm long. With "bits" cut-out. It's on the cushy side, compared to a Terry Sport. I think it was $40 or so. I got it cheap with trade-in of the stock saddle on my bike.

I couldn't find it on the Serfas site. Wonder if they don't make it anymore. Someone with more computer skills than I will probably find it.

I have no real complaints about my Serfas. I just want a Brooks B67 or B72... sigh.

Edit: Sunday 4 June. Rode 27 miles on my Serfas, and decided I really can't justify buying a Brooks right now. Especially now that I really need a stacker bike rack for my apt so we have a place for my bike AND SKnot's bike. Anyway, went to LBS today and bought this 'n' that for SKnot. Also checked the Serfas, it's called the "Niva" and cost $40. LBS had a ton of Serfas stuff that I didn't see on their website.

[itifft]

I found a Specialized saddle that's 175mm wide

My 2-sided ruler tells me that should cover your 7" span perfectly ... geez, what a thing to say. If we've got any guys lurking, they're falling off their seats about now.

Wish I could say your adventures with your local shops surprised me. If you're a woman under 30, you obviously don't know what your're talking about; if you're a woman over 30, you don't count, so why should they listen. Maddening. Try throwing a few leaflets at the manager, or printouts from the web, if you think other women might have to resort to the same shops.

My big, fat, well-sprung (that's well-SPRUNG, thank you ) Bontrager is just great. It fits as if it were made for me, and still feels supportive at the end of the day.

It's hard to get off the bike because it's just so much fun to scoot around on. I love how nimble it is with the small wheels -- I'm just glad they aren't any smaller. Another nice touch: the wheels are rugged enough for city kerbs.

I rode 4 hours yesterday and 5 today, and I don't want to sit down too suddenly because of muscular aches, but I really can't complain. My posture is already improving because I feel so good and sit so upright on the bike.

I'd better stay off the bike tomorrow because of my forearms. They don't take much. I'm divided between swimming in the Mediterranean for the first time in 25 years or hiking in the Pyrenees ... my gosh I feel lucky. Haven't got much more than 2 cents to rub together, but I am one lucky girl.

[Bad JuJu]

I'm divided between swimming in the Mediterranean for the first time in 25 years or hiking in the Pyrenees ... my gosh I feel lucky. Haven't got much more than 2 cents to rub together, but I am one lucky girl.

Wow--you ARE lucky, if those are your alternatives to cycling! That's fantastic.

I read you loud and clear about LBS folks--I used to say that a middle-age woman has to practically slit her wrists to get attention in most bike shops, but that seems to be changing. I've found an LBS that's run by a husband-and-wife team, and they positively cater to me and my ilk, and they're not the only ones--most of our local shops seem much friendlier and more willing to help the non-young-male racer types than perhaps a decade ago. At least that's my experience in my neck of the woods. Not sure about anywhere else.

[Katina]

Well I can totally relate to getting help with saddles from the LBS. I hate to say that I am so upset at all of ours. I don't think we enough woman working at them or the ones that do all ride like to hard core. I have explained my issue of my sensative areas being on fire and don't know what to do. I have tried two Bontrager WSD (Fit) saddles and they didn't work. I have ordered a Terry Liberator for my hybrid and I hope it helps. I haven't done and measuring but will look into that, I just can't deal with the Crotch fire as I put it. The friction is terrible.

I like the first links and may break down and try a Brooks saddle, they just don't look comfy either.

[mimitabby]

Well I can totally relate to getting help with saddles from the LBS. I hate to say that I am so upset at all of ours. I don't think we enough woman working at them or the ones that do all ride like to hard core. I have explained my issue of my sensative areas being on fire and don't know what to do. I have tried two Bontrager WSD (Fit) saddles and they didn't work. I have ordered a Terry Liberator for my hybrid and I hope it helps. I haven't done and measuring but will look into that, I just can't deal with the Crotch fire as I put it. The friction is terrible.

I like the first links and may break down and try a Brooks saddle, they just don't look comfy either.

I got my first Brooks saddle from my LBS about 20 years ago. he was selling them for 10 bucks each, they were used.
Today he, the owner, will not ride a bike without a brooks but his shop doesn't even sell them.
i was there the other day and some lady who had a saddle big enough for a table on her bike was complaining about pain. I had my tandem right there
and told her about my saddle. The salesperson went right to her MTB specialized saddles with the crotch ditch in them and went on and on about the anatomical reasons to NOT get a brooks. So yes, i agree, your LBS might not be very helpful when you want to try a brooks.


I just rode that brooks for 100 miles yesterday and NO soft tissue damage
and very little soreness in the butt area. THe saddle is still new, i've had it maybe a month?

sometimes it's useful to check out old technology before you spend $$ on more new stuff. that butterfly i got was useless. as was the "woman cut" Mtb saddle i got.

[Nokomis]

Rode my first ride with sit bones on a saddle! It isn't perfect yet, but was such a difference. On this one, the nose is way pointed down, and I couldn't figure out how to get it flat - looking at the rails & design I'm not sure it's possible... will have DH help me out tonight to see what we can do.

I like the shape - didn't have issues with inner thigh or soft tissue, but only managed about 16 miles. Hope to get a longer ride in this weekend for a better test.

I don't like that it's a gel seat; because the cover is sticky- there's no sliding around to make small adjustments. Could be a good thing, once I learn how to sit perfectly square first try

[mimitabby]

Rode my first ride with sit bones on a saddle! It isn't perfect yet, but was such a difference. On this one, the nose is way pointed down, and I couldn't figure out how to get it flat - looking at the rails & design I'm not sure it's possible... will have DH help me out tonight to see what we can do.

I like the shape - didn't have issues with inner thigh or soft tissue, but only managed about 16 miles. Hope to get a longer ride in this weekend for a better test.

I don't like that it's a gel seat; because the cover is sticky- there's no sliding around to make small adjustments. Could be a good thing, once I learn how to sit perfectly square first try

this is the specialized one right? I think it's interesting that the top is sticky.
I wish my brooks was a little stickier
It's great if it's better!