Originally Posted by
Road Fan
Many saddles recommend starting with the saddle level, setback for KOPS, and the nosebolt untouched, and height set for the flat heel. Why not give those neutral settings a try first, and refine from there?
Yeah, I'm thinking of something like that. I know my Arione is pretty much where it should be, so I'll set the new saddle to as close to that position as possible. I'll keep the nose level. If I find myself sliding forward too much, it's a quick roadside adjustment with an allen wrench to tilt it up slightly. Tension I'll leave alone (at least for the next few years, until/if it starts to sag).
Roughly, how many miles does a GB or Brooks saddle take to start to contour and soften (for comfort, but also so I can tell if I should tweak its position)? I'm only 150 lbs, so I figure it'd take a bit longer for me.
Thanks again, everyone.