Road Cycling - Slippery saddle

I just got a Flite Trans Am and feel like I am sliding forward periodically. The saddle is perfectly horizontal. I tried lifting the nose and it becomes very uncomfortable. I was using the Era Pro previously, which has more stitching and didn't have this problem (but caused numbness). Any experience with attaching tape, or something like that, to the seat to make it less slippery?

Velcro, or glue on some medium grit emry cloth.

You sure it is not a fit issue ? If the seat is too far back, your body may be trying to tell you as its trying to get into its natural position.

Maybe try moving the seat forward a bit ?

Originally posted by pokey
Velcro, or glue on some medium grit emry cloth.
:D

Or coarse grit if your A$$ is one of your problem areas. Kills two birds with one stone.

Maybe your bars are too low? Maybe the bike is too long for you?

Originally posted by pokey
Velcro, or glue on some medium grit emry cloth.

what is emry cloth and where do you get it?

Originally posted by chungachanga


what is emry cloth and where do you get it? It's like sandpaper,but the backing is colth rather than paper.More durable.Try Home Depot or Ace Hardware.You could just squit some all weather glue on the saddle,smear it around and then toss on a handful of sand and small pepples.

Just glue one pair of bike shorts to the saddle. YOu can still wash them on there. Make sure you get a quick release on your seatpost, though, and dont' worry about all of that rattling around in the dryer. I'm sure the saddle will be fine.

Or, find someone to check your bike fit. I plan on doing that as soon as I can when I get a new bike next month. I'm usually pretty good at it, but I know I'm no fit pro.

Originally posted by pokey
then toss on a handful of sand and small pepples.

What a load!

I use redwood chips to keep me out of the saddle on the hills. Cedar is nice for its aromatic qualities.

Originally posted by Greg


What a load!

I use redwood chips to keep me out of the saddle on the hills. Cedar is nice for its aromatic qualities.
Also tends to repel fleas and such. Definitely a win-win!

how about making your-self one of those thong things out of an old mtb tire , that would stop you sliping too much :D :D

Man, you guys are cold!