I said I wouldn't do it ..... but
07-01-08, 09:19 PM
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If the saddle doesn't work for you then no short will make much difference. My first bike came with a saddle that was way too soft (stock Giant Cypress seat) and no short would make it bearable. When I did find a saddle that worked better (Serfas Rx, and now Specialized Avatar), then I really came to appreciate good shorts (I prefer bibs). I'm surprised no Brooks afficianados have chimed in yet. :-) I've never tried one, but they have a loyal following.
I'm just waiting for my stock saddle to die before going with a Brooks B17.
If you are self-conscious, try these, they do the job and allow for a bit more "modesty".
07-02-08, 05:46 AM
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Did the same thing recently - bought a cheap pair @ Nashbar. Ordered 2 more last night after using them a week 
07-07-08, 09:32 AM
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I tried the E3 Form Gel Saddle , on two different bikes , a couple adjustments for different positions and .......I sent them back . Even with the padded shorts . Without the padded shorts; OUCH!! I'm able to ride longer with my heavily padded comfort seat . I've got a Brooks B17 on the way , I'm not sure that's going to do it either . I think I need something with springs . About half of my riding is on cart paths and sidewalks with multiple driveways entering making for a bumpy ride . I've tried to ride "light" but it's almost like standing for most of my ride. I need a narrow front saddle with springs and padded rear . kirby
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07-07-08, 07:25 PM
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Not to hijack this thread, but I used to lead beginning rides for our bike club. Had a old guy show up at one of our rides on an old single speed schwin in a tee shirt and cutoff jeans. He didn't want to ride with us, but said hs jeans rode up his crack and it was driving him crazy. What could he do? I told him he needed to get him some bike shorts.
He says 'no way', that he was retired, lost his drivers license, and had to use his bike to ride to the bar everyday, and no way he way going in that bar with bike shorts on. Tore that bar down a few years ago, and up to then, every time I passed I saw his old bike parked outside.
He says 'no way', that he was retired, lost his drivers license, and had to use his bike to ride to the bar everyday, and no way he way going in that bar with bike shorts on. Tore that bar down a few years ago, and up to then, every time I passed I saw his old bike parked outside.
07-07-08, 10:06 PM
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Wasn't parked next to a John Deere riding mower was it? LOL Might have been a friend of The "possom" kirby
07-08-08, 01:02 AM
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So....this topic got me to thinking of a conversation I had with a soccer-mom at one of my sons' soccer games last fall. We had both just returned to cycling and were discussing issues like spandex, jerseys, clipless pedals, etc. She had just bought a new road bike and I was riding an old MTB. At the time, I couldn't imagine myself on a road bike and both of us agreed the thought of riding in anything other than shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes was beyond our comprehension. Now, after 2,500 miles.....
....this seems normal.
....this seems normal.
