What new saddle to choose?
06-23-11, 12:09 PM
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What new saddle to choose?
So after having some serious perinium soreness, it's time I ditch the Brooks. It's a great saddle, don't get me wrong on that. It's taken away the pain I was having with my previous saddle totally. Though, it gave me new trouble. My perinium is now swollen and hurts like... Yeah, it hurts. A lot.
So I've been looking for anatomic saddles as they relieve the perinium pressure which is exactly what I want, but I'm having some issues choosing.
Don't comment about ISM or other high-end saddles please, as I can't afford these right now anyway.
Three choices I have right now are:
- Selle Italia C2 Gel Flow (136x276mm)
- Ritchey Pro Biomax (131x272mm)
- BBB Razer Anatomic (130x270mm)
Sitbones are 122mm apart. Which would be my best choice? Any of you have an other affordable alternative? (No useless C&C please...)
So I've been looking for anatomic saddles as they relieve the perinium pressure which is exactly what I want, but I'm having some issues choosing.
Don't comment about ISM or other high-end saddles please, as I can't afford these right now anyway.
Three choices I have right now are:
- Selle Italia C2 Gel Flow (136x276mm)
- Ritchey Pro Biomax (131x272mm)
- BBB Razer Anatomic (130x270mm)
Sitbones are 122mm apart. Which would be my best choice? Any of you have an other affordable alternative? (No useless C&C please...)
06-23-11, 12:15 PM
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Believe it or not, the Nahsbar GR2 has no cutout, but is designed well enough that when adjusted properly is a wonderful saddle. After riding with cutouts (I tried a similar Selle and it was nice), this saddle feels great. I think 55/Rad just built a bike with this saddle too.
06-23-11, 12:27 PM
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which brooks do you have? That seems like a pretty narrow sitbone size for the B17.
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06-23-11, 12:34 PM
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I have a B17 Narrow, but it's not the sitbones that are the issue. It's the perinium.
06-23-11, 01:22 PM
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Serfas Stinger. Anatomical, titanium rails, 190g, about $60 at Bicycle Warehouse. I switched from my Brooks B17 to this seat. Serfas also has a 60 day guarantee. If you don't like it, bring it back and the dealership will give you your money back.
https://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=61
https://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=61
06-23-11, 01:23 PM
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Try dropping the nose of the seat about a 1/4 inch. That will raise the back of the seat and actually push the seat into your sit bones and simultaneously relieve pressure on your taint.
06-23-11, 01:31 PM
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06-23-11, 01:40 PM
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OP, ultimately it really depends on your arse. 
I've three "extra" saddles in my bike storage before getting comfortable on my fourth.
Just as I have half a dozen pairs of extra running shoes before finding the pairs that worked for me.
I've three "extra" saddles in my bike storage before getting comfortable on my fourth. Just as I have half a dozen pairs of extra running shoes before finding the pairs that worked for me.
06-24-11, 12:32 AM
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I called around for the Ritchey Pro Biomax saddle, but none of the LBS's appear to have any in stock. It sucks, and is a bit strange though, as we are talking about 7 different LBS's.
I'll be ordering a Pro Biomax this afternoon, as it's the most affordable next to the BBB saddle (which is a bit of a doubt, based on the brand name). Hopefully I'll have it on the doorstep this Tuesday so I can do a quick test ride Tuesday night.
I'll be ordering a Pro Biomax this afternoon, as it's the most affordable next to the BBB saddle (which is a bit of a doubt, based on the brand name). Hopefully I'll have it on the doorstep this Tuesday so I can do a quick test ride Tuesday night.
06-24-11, 06:17 AM
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I went from the B17N to the swallow and it worked out much better for my nether regions.
