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Old 07-02-13 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Slaninar
Since it is hard finding a shop that allows testing of saddles, my question is just: if 142mm wide saddle isn't too wide for me (no scratching, no problems), does that mean that a 132 mm saddle would probably be too narrow?
Maybe. Maybe not.

Originally Posted by Slaninar
Should I be looking at 140 +mm wide saddles and which ones are good (with a cutout middle)?

How can I measure the correct width for my saddle?
Specialized dealers should have an ass-o-meter to check the width of your sit bones and many people have had positive experiences with their saddles, with the Toupe and Romin being the most popular (they're typically available in three widths).
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