Women's fit
03-18-16, 02:17 PM
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Women's fit
I can't dial in the saddle position on my girl friends bike. Saddle position fore and aft is technically correct as is the seat tube height. We have been through a few stems too. In spite of all we have done she is still experiencing pain in her groin. Anyone have any suggestions before we go on a saddle hunt? Thanks in advance. Lp
03-18-16, 03:43 PM
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What kind of saddle is it? If she's getting pain in her lady parts, try a saddle with a cutout in the center, one designed for women. It's hard to say whether it's a fit problem or a saddle choice problem, so you may have to work on both fronts until you figure it out.
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03-18-16, 09:17 PM
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Usually a saddle problem. The Specialized Lithia or Oura are the two best women's saddle choices I know of.
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Definitely pain in the lady parts. Will try a few of the saddles with the cut out. TKS for the recommendations. Lp
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Sometimes a tiny adjustment one way or the other will make a world of difference. You could try adjusting saddle tilt and or bar height. Also, posting a photo of her on the bike would likely provide clues to the gurus here for more pointed suggestions.
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