I've recently shifted back to a focus on cycling from multi-sport and the increased riding time has exacerbated a problem that I have had with saddle wear. I am currently on my 3rd SLR gel flow in less than a year. My problem is that I have large thighs that rub on the saddle nose as I pedal. Over time, friction on the saddle (primarily right side, but wear marks visible on both sides) has worn away its cover just behind the nose.
I need a saddle that has some combination of a more durable cover and possibly a narrower nose. Other saddles that I have ridden in the recent past include the SLR (no cutout - similar wear problem) and the Arione Road, which I found extrememly uncomfortable.
I've recently shifted back to a focus on cycling from multi-sport and the increased riding time has exacerbated a problem that I have had with saddle wear. I am currently on my 3rd SLR gel flow in less than a year. My problem is that I have large thighs that rub on the saddle nose as I pedal. Over time, friction on the saddle (primarily right side, but wear marks visible on both sides) has worn away its cover just behind the nose.
I need a saddle that has some combination of a more durable cover and possibly a narrower nose. Other saddles that I have ridden in the recent past include the SLR (no cutout - similar wear problem) and the Arione Road, which I found extrememly uncomfortable.
Much cheaper on eBay. (I just bought a Swift Titanium--slightly used in perfect condition, with Proofhide, for $175.) See also WallingfordBike (Brooks Saddles at www.wallbike.com). They give a 6-month money back guarantee, and--incidentally--sell the few returned ones via their eBay store.
No one seems to like this idea, but I can't part with my favourite (old, and no longer available) saddles, so I re-cover them. It's easier than than you'd think
Much cheaper on eBay. (I just bought a Swift Titanium--slightly used in perfect condition, with Proofhide, for $175.) See also WallingfordBike (Brooks Saddles at www.wallbike.com). They give a 6-month money back guarantee, and--incidentally--sell the few returned ones via their eBay store.
As an example of the saddle since the Brooks website is poor. Not an endorsement to buy there altho that's not a bad thing.
A furniture upholstery shop can recover saddles, change the padding in saddles, and etc. for a song or two. HRC--Honda Racing Corp.--makes a great dense foam padding that is mucho excellent.
Do you own one of these? it almost looks painful :eek:
SMP has a vigorous test ride program, with test saddles. Of the ones we have had tested(many) only 2 gents didn't buy one. Kinda goofy looking but sometimes the 'answer' when all other things, including bike fit, fail. Certainly a better idea than a 'bent of some other silly-ness.
