Thread: my butt hurts
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Old 01-28-11 | 02:05 AM
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Bikes: Leader 722TS, Surly Cross Check, GT Outpost, Haro Z16, Trek 1000

one VERY important thing that no one ever mentions, even LBSs dont even usually bring this up, is what kind of bars are you using and what is your saddle to bar drop like. Sure you can get the sweetest, most comfortable, slim profile saddle but that comfort is taking into account that you are leaning over the drop more aka your butt is not pressing down on it so much. Sure this isn't true for everyone, nothing ever is, but something to think about for sure. if you happen to be riding in a more upright position maybe a slim saddle is not for you. Likewise the a wide saddle while in a more dropped down position might not work either. I have a different saddle on each of my bikes as they all are set up differently. I hope this helps in your search.
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