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Old 10-21-11, 08:24 AM
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Werkin
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Specialized sizing also put me on a 143 (chose Avatar Expert). There was hard contact at odd angles preventing comfort, a couple weeks riding "broke" the saddle. I moved to a 155 and the fit was much better. I'm not a fan of Avatar's grippy covering, it prevents scooting around, but the shape keeps pressure off my perineum. I don't think it suits an upright position well, because it fits best with the nose tilted downward; I ride at an average forward angle and prefer long reach.

Static measurements only get you in a range of widths, riding is dynamic and the contact points move. Note my experience was different than the preceding poster's on the same saddle, and my opinion differs on what is considered appropriate for a forward riding position. You can take a ruler with you when you shop for saddles and overlay to see if the width matches horizontal points, but riding will judge best. Saddle offset has a role in fit, and that's difficult to reproduce on a bench.
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