Originally Posted by
Dolphran
I've seen that saddle and was already considering it. I was wondering if its flatter platform is what I need. It's great to hear that it worked for a B17 afficianodo with tail-bone pain. Thank you very much for that input! Had you had any perineal issues before, and was the Ergowave effective for that as well? Do you do long (over 50 mile) rides and was it firm enough for that? (I find padding to be more of a problem the longer one is riding.)
I may cut (I believe 'butcher' is the term used) my B17 with a DIY imperial-type cutout so I can keep using it. But one of the other reasons I went to the Cambium series was so I could stop worrying about proper care and treatment of the B17's leather. I'm concerned that with a cutout, the saddle will be even less durable.
The other saddles I have considered (but haven't been able to try) are the Selle SMP Drakon, and the Fizik Antares EVO. The SMP curves up a lot in the back but its cutout extends all the way back so perhaps it wouldn't pressure the tailbone? wgscott, had you ever tried one of these? I wish there was an LBS around here that had these as test saddles so I could try a long ride before buying. I only found the C17 was a problem upon doing a 40 mile ride with it.[/left]
I only just got that saddle, so I haven't put a lot of miles on it yet. (I do long rides, but just haven't on that bike yet.) My sense is that the Brooks is better, but this is the most comfortable non-B17 saddle I have found. I have also never had a perineum or pudendal nerve issue, so I cannot speak to that, but the saddle does have a groove. (Also, I haven't had any coccyx paid for almost 20 years now -- it was an old injury that I irritated with too much sitting on airplanes and at a desk writing NIH grants a long time ago.)
With all of those disclaimers, my suggestion is probably next to worthless, but in general a mountain bike profile saddle might help, since they are designed for people who like to slide back over the saddle to distribute weight.
If the Brooks is no good to you now, you might as well carve it. It is very easy with a sharp scalpel or Xacto blade.
Also, these are on sale and might be worth a try:
https://selleanatomica.com/collectio...ivets-closeout
My kid uses one and it is the only saddle that worked for him. It is a lot softer than the Brooks, FWIW.