RE/
Quoted message said:Would something a seat post with suspension do the trick? Would it fit to any saddle like the one
on my Trek 4300??
Variables that I know of:
1) Saddle width. Probably ok, but has to be wide enough for your sit bones to sit somewhere besides
the very edge.
2) Saddle surface. Shouldn't be too soft. You want support for you sit bones, but not any "soft"
areas pushing up elswhere.
3) Impact. Probably the #1 area for improvement. Definately try a sus post or a sprung saddle.
4) Saddle tilt. Not to be ignored. Small amounts can make a diff.
5) Weight borne by the seat. If you're actually *sitting* on a saddle, that's a whole different
ballgame from using it more as a guide and sort of floating over it. This changes depending on
bike setup, effort expended, physical condition, and technique. In the end, reducing it *can*
mitigate #3, but why suffer if/when you're out of shape or riding in a more upright posture?
6) Clothing. Padded shorts can make a world of diff. Even different brands...
7) Use. Something on your sit bones gets less sensitive after a couple of weeks. I imagine it being
sort of like surfer's knots. But the danger in the "persevere, it'll get better" approach is that
if something isn't right it might get a little better but not better enough - and you could wind
up doing some damage if the fit is *really* bad...
Bottom line, I'd say you're on the right track for the here-and-now....but don't ignore the other
variables.
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PeteCresswell
