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  1. #1
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    Very narrow-nosed saddle?

    I am riding a Selle SLR gel flow with (usually) no problems. It occasionally bunches my chamois on the right side (team kit, Sugoi RS chamois and another Verge does the same thing). On a longer ride this weekend, it rained, I bunched and got a nice saddle sore. May just be unavoidable sometimes.

    But I was looking for suggestions for a VERY narrow nosed-saddle like this one. I've done the Specialized Ruby (lots of bunching) and the Selle SLR which was the worst pain I've felt on a bike!

    Just curious if anyone is familiar with a notoriously narrow nose...

    Thanks in advance.

  2. #2
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    I don't know if it's notorious, but I am riding the Selle San Marco Glamour Aspide Arrowhead (cut-out) and it has a very narrow nose.

  3. #3
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    I consider my Selle SMP evolution to be narrow.
    It's a little secret you didn't know about us women. We're all closet Visigoths.

    2008 Roy Hinnen O2 - Selle SMP Glider
    2009 Cube Axial WLS - Selle SMP Glider
    2007 Gary Fisher HiFi Plus - Specialized Alias

  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by bboston88 View Post
    Just curious if anyone is familiar with a notoriously narrow nose...
    Hi, here's some ideas about the saddles I've tried. They are all quite narrow because I absolutely cannot tolerate any saddle wider than 130mm or so.
    The SLR is pretty narrow, I used the SLR for a while and still have it on two bikes - waiting to replace both with a carbon seat. The SLR is nice and if they made it with no padding it could be almost perfect
    If you can still find it, Selle San Marco Era Arrowhead Gelaround is a little narrower than the SI SLR and also a little less padded, very very nice saddle - too bad they don't make that one anymore and it weighs more than the SI.
    My absolute favorite, which I discovered about a year ago, is the Selle San Marco Aspide carbon SL. It does not have a cutout but has a groove that relieves pressure the same way - there is no padding at all, it weighs 100g, and it is quite narrow. It's the most light and comfortable seat I have ever owned. I would recommend to try that one, if your local shop has it.
    I have tried the Selle SMP carbon and liked it very much - but it's a little wider than the Aspide SL at the nose (and even more expensive!!!). Same as above, if the shop has one ask to try it.
    My time trial bike came in with a Fizik Arione, which I tried for a couple of rides. It is fairly narrow although wider than the SSM - but definitely way too much padding - and I replaced it right away. If you like padded seats you can give Fizik a try as well.
    Hope this helps
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    2005 Bianchi 928C L'Una RC
    2010 BMC SLX01 racemaster
    2008 BMC TT03 Time Machine
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