New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.
I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my seat how I may.
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
Have you explored firmness vs softness? I seem to get the same or better effect as a split seat offers via a saddle that doesn't let my sit bones sink in. -- PeteCresswell
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
Have you explored firmness vs softness? I seem to get the same or better effect as a split seat offers via a saddle that doesn't let my sit bones sink in.
Yep. I have a very firm saddle but just can't get it adjusted to where I can consistently avoid crotch numbness. bob
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
I tried the Terry dragonfly for around $70 and I liked it. On long rides I still get numbness past the 50 mile mark. So I occassionally stand up and coast for a while. Also to give my back a break, I will ride sitting up straight (no hands on the bars), or even bending my back backwards. This relaxes my back and helps with the numbness.
I just bought the Fizik Arione which is well over $100, in the 120 range. Its better than the Terry dragonfly. But on long rides I still get numbness.
Part of my problem is the cycle shorts that I use. The better shorts have layers of chamois. One of these days, I will invest in a good pair of shorts.
I"ve been using Bi Saddle for the past 600 miles, I'm so impressed with it my wife is now using one. I'm 330 pounds and ride about 70 miles a week. I've tried soft saddles, hard saddles and wide saddles. It took about 45 miles on the Bi Saddle to get the proper fit or adjustment, but once I found it I swear by them.
Good luck in your search.
Regards,
Jim "Bob Gir." <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.
I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my seat how I may.
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
Let me tell you about an awesome saddle that I bought. My junk was constantly going numb. I found this saddle online for $19.95 from Nashbar and I figured it was worth a shot. Not only has it restored circulation to my unit, but it is one of the most comfortable saddles that I've ever ridden on. Now, for $19.95, it's not as light as some of the more expensive saddles, but for $60 or $70 I will gladly accept an extra 80 or 90 grams.
New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.
I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my seat how I may.
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
gunni-<< I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my seat how I may. >><BR><BR> << Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck? >><BR><BR>
A poor bike fit using one of these overmarketed split saddles will make no difference.
Spend the $$ on a bike fit. Poor fit is the cause of 'sleepy-winkie' most of the time, not saddle design.
Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"
New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.
I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my seat how I may.
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat, would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good luck?
The only caveat I would mention about the Nashbar saddle is that it is REALLY REALLY soft compared to other saddles of its size. (recent wider saddles do tend toward soft- but the legend is normal width) It is a good saddle for commuting or riding without a chamois between "y'all" and it. Soft saddles are actually more likely to cause friction that harder ones in my experience. Watch out on longer rides with such a saddle. I swapped out a firm, non-split saddle for one of these Nashbar Legends and went back to the stock one when I realized that I was getting more chafing. Must admit the Legend is a good deal and light for the price. Luckily I seem to be not very prone to numbness.
stay healthy-
Muskie <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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Bob,
Let me tell you about an awesome saddle that I bought.
