Slippery saddles are better than "sticky" ones.
03-09-23, 12:15 AM
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I like a saddle that is just a little bit on the slippery side. This is just to relieve any chafing that may occur if I were on a "sticky" saddle.
03-09-23, 08:23 AM
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I love the slippery feeling of a leather saddle. If the saddle is not in the correct position, you will immediately slide off the place you want to be. That is incredibly helpful in getting the saddle position dialed in perfectly. Once setup properly I don't slide around on the saddle at all.
A saddle with more friction can hold you in a position that is not ideal making it harder to tell if it needs be moved forward or back.
A saddle with more friction can hold you in a position that is not ideal making it harder to tell if it needs be moved forward or back.
03-09-23, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by rsbob
sounds to me that your saddle it too nose down. I put a level on the nose and highest rear part when I adjust mine.
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03-09-23, 02:39 PM
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On grippy saddles I find that when I return my arse to the saddle after having been out of it I often have to lift and reposition once or twice (like a wasp getting her ovipositor just right) to get things feeling right.
On less grippy saddles (no suede or perforations?) after I plop down I can just squirm a bit into a good-feeling position. I pretty much wear lycra shorts exclusively
On less grippy saddles (no suede or perforations?) after I plop down I can just squirm a bit into a good-feeling position. I pretty much wear lycra shorts exclusively
03-09-23, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by fredlord
Is this a thing?
03-09-23, 05:01 PM
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03-10-23, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene
Maybe Goodyear or Michelin comes close, though is age supposed to be an indicator of something?
03-11-23, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 79pmooney
I liked the suede covered saddles of the early '80s. Nice compromise. Of course, that suede does pull a fast one (slow one?) and becomes ordinary leather.
For the record, I love my Brooks B17; smooth saddles for me.
03-11-23, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
A couple/few years ago someone came out with a saddle with a ridge poking up in the center that wedged itself in your ass crack. That’s one way to lock you in place.
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03-12-23, 07:24 AM
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On my bikes with synthetic seat coverings, I regularly Armor-All them. Not only does it make them slick, it is a fabulous preservative for any plastic on the bike, including tires.
03-14-23, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
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03-16-23, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bike eagle
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03-16-23, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
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03-16-23, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Hey, no pictures of sex toys allowed on the forum!
I don't know if it is psycho-somatic or what, but I can no longer ride that thing without detecting its presence.
Small wonder 'The Shark' never really caught on.
03-16-23, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
I have a leather saddle with a cut-out (Berthoud, $$$$$). It developed a small raised dimple at the far end of the cutout, maybe a 2mm diameter deviation/rise, smaller than a pea.
I don't know if it is psycho-somatic or what, but I can no longer ride that thing without detecting its presence.
Small wonder 'The Shark' never really caught on.
I don't know if it is psycho-somatic or what, but I can no longer ride that thing without detecting its presence.
Small wonder 'The Shark' never really caught on.
The Shark looks like a very weird accident just waiting to happen.
03-16-23, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
The Shark looks like a very weird accident just waiting to happen.
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I think that Brooks may be the oldest bicycle related brand in current use. Does anybody know of an older one?
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Depends on the bike and riding style. On my road bikes I prefer long nose saddles with smooth surfaces, so I can slide onto the nose or back easily. Helps for sprints, climbs, etc. On long rides it helps minimize saddle soreness and gives more positions to keep the legs fresh.
On my hybrids I prefer cushy or more flexible saddles with shorter noses and tend to stay planted in one position.
On my hybrids I prefer cushy or more flexible saddles with shorter noses and tend to stay planted in one position.
03-24-23, 08:52 AM
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The idea of a “sticky” or “slippery” saddle both kind of gross me out.
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
The idea of a “sticky” or “slippery” saddle both kind of gross me out.
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Originally Posted by rsbob
In my experience, one can definitely lead to the other.
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
The idea of a “sticky” or “slippery” saddle both kind of gross me out.
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03-28-23, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kapusta
A couple/few years ago someone came out with a saddle with a ridge poking up in the center that wedged itself in your ass crack. That’s one way to lock you in place.
Lol!
