Saddle measurement numbers - help needed

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11-22-15 | 02:08 PM

funbikerchick

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Saddle measurement numbers - help needed

When I see a saddle measurement that includes two numbers such as 235mm x 175 mm, which number is the width? I know I need to consider the width of my sit bones relative to the width of the seat, but I can't tell from saddles that include measurements with two numbers, which would be the width to consider.

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11-22-15 | 09:32 PM

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Most saddles are longer than they are wide.

11-23-15 | 07:40 AM

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two numbers such as 235mm x 175 mm, which number is the width?
235 the saddle length x 175 is the saddle width.

11-23-15 | 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbobcat

Most saddles are longer than they are wide.

By far.

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