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Old 02-09-17 | 05:20 PM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

I'm a trial and error guy mainly because it's so hard to correctly quantify the key issues.

But, I've never had to ride a saddle more than a minute or two to rule it in or out. IMO 99% of fit boils down to one thing. Where your "sit bones" rest, and where nothing else should. If the saddle meets that test giving me good support and clearance, I know it'll very likely be OK. OTOH if I feel any pressure anywhere else other than where I want it, it's an instant reject.

BTW - if using my process, it's important that shorts have minimal or no passing. I suspect that modern excessively padded shorts are a major contributor to many issues blamed on saddles. The padding allows the sit bones to settle spreading the support to places where you don't want to be supporting your weight.
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