jungleb77

Hi Guys... I know that saddle threads tend to get ridiculous, but I thought I'd try, in case someone has useful info.

I have tried a ton of saddles.. I'm just barely in the clidesdale class 200 lbs, 6'2. I commute to work on a road bike. I ended up with the Selle SMP Pro, which seemed better than the rest, but things still feel a little weird in the crotch'all region when I've ridden a few days a week.

1. How long of an 'adjustment' phase should I expect? After a winter without riding, I'm on my third week of about 50 miles a week and still don't feel 100% right.

2. Any experience with the SMP Pro and bike setup (angles etc.) that helped a lot?

3. Suggestions for other saddles for a 200+lb rider?

JB

DMF 

Just my own observations, but I don't like saddles that don't actually support you under your sit-bones - which seems to be the vast majority of Italian saddles, unfortunately. The old Selle Italia ProLink TransAm was wide enough (I too am 6'2"), had a compliant suspension (the ProLink part), and I bought up all I could find.

Why not try one of the wider Brooks saddles?

v70cat

1) Do you use bike shorts with no underwear?

2)Do you use a cream, https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...Cream_787.html

jungleb77

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the suggestions. I do have chamy butter.... although I have to admit I've only used it on longer mountain rides, will give it a shot for my commute ride. Keep seeing reference to the Brooks, however just looking at the things looks uncomfortable to me, most traditionally shaped saddles really don't work for me.

cheers, John

DMF 

Fortunately your butt doesn't have to look at it.