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Old 04-22-23 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by FL_Gator
Hey roadies,

I’ve been riding for about 15 years and have ridden 25+ saddles over that time looking for one that doesn’t cause frontal numbness. I FINALLY found the BiSaddle SRT2.0 where I can set the front full width and finally get the width and depth I need for my nerves… first time ever. However, this saddle is the hardest thing I have ever ridden. It feels like nails in my sit bones after 5 miles and doesn’t let up.

I have about 8 rides for 150 miles or so on it now, all spaced 4-5 days apart, without noticeable improvement and I was wondering if sit bones really do adjust to a saddle eventually or if people just get used to the pain? The saddle itself is not likely to break in at all due to its materiality and durability. So I think it’s up to me to adjust.. but does that really happen?

For context I have a perfectly fitted Roubaix in a not very aggressive comfort/performance fit. I wear Endura Pro SL bibs designed for centuries.
I have ridden comfortably (except for numbness) many Spec Romins, Power Mirror, Romin Mirror, Fizik Antares, SQLab Ergowave, ISM PN4.1 (which I loved but the gap up front was too narrow). None of these ever had any sit bone pain after 2-3 rides.

I want so badly for this to be the solution to 15 years of numbness… but wow if it isn’t the hardest saddle ever. Thoughts?
How have your previous saddles been tilted? Level, nose up or nose down. Try lowering the nose a bit as that often works to alleviate the problem.
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