If you didnt need a cut out in the saddle
02-06-16, 03:26 PM
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If you didnt need a cut out in the saddle
and you were buying a new one would u get the version with the cut out anyway? Ive been testing a scratch pro and really liking it so was gonna buy one, i havent been having any numbness or anything but wondering if i should go for the version with the cut out anyway to be on the safe side
02-06-16, 03:32 PM
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If it's not making a difference either way -- so far -- then it's purely a toss up. The cutout might improve ventilation, which is never a bad thing, but OTOH a poorly made one may have edges that chafe and shorten the wear life of your shorts.
For my part, never had a reason to consider cutouts, if the same saddle came with or without, I'd probably go without on the theory that it's better to g with the devil you know. Plus it'll probably be cheaper so why pay extra for a feature I'm not sure I want anyway. But that's just me, you'll have to decide for yourself.
For my part, never had a reason to consider cutouts, if the same saddle came with or without, I'd probably go without on the theory that it's better to g with the devil you know. Plus it'll probably be cheaper so why pay extra for a feature I'm not sure I want anyway. But that's just me, you'll have to decide for yourself.
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and you were buying a new one would u get the version with the cut out anyway? Ive been testing a scratch pro and really liking it so was gonna buy one, i havent been having any numbness or anything but wondering if i should go for the version with the cut out anyway to be on the safe side
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And there you have it.
Two outlooks, two decisions. Go with the one closer to your own.
Two outlooks, two decisions. Go with the one closer to your own.
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I bought one because it was a Nashbar brand and 25% off so practically free. I've never needed one but I figured less material = weight savings!
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A saddle with a cutout not be less materials or lighter than a saddle without a cutout.
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It depends.
I ended up with a Terry Butterfly with a cutout and it was the most uncomfortable saddle I have ever ridden because of that cutout. That thing was the very description of pain.
I now have a Brooks B17 with a cutout and ... the jury is still out because I'm still in the break-in process, but the cutout seems OK. It doesn't seem to be causing any issues anyway.
As always with a saddle ... try it.
I ended up with a Terry Butterfly with a cutout and it was the most uncomfortable saddle I have ever ridden because of that cutout. That thing was the very description of pain.
I now have a Brooks B17 with a cutout and ... the jury is still out because I'm still in the break-in process, but the cutout seems OK. It doesn't seem to be causing any issues anyway.
As always with a saddle ... try it.
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and you were buying a new one would u get the version with the cut out anyway? Ive been testing a scratch pro and really liking it so was gonna buy one, i havent been having any numbness or anything but wondering if i should go for the version with the cut out anyway to be on the safe side
