BillClinton

Yeah, like I mentioned above, my saddle I had on is almost 20 mm too narrow. I think it will drastically help my beloved taint.

noglider 

Any pain or numbness there calls for a quick change. I'm not talking about pain at the sit bones. Pain at the sit bones might be best treated by hardening yourself up. But pain at the pubic bone or perineum is a serious matter, because it could mean a problem with a nerve.

The only related problem I've ever had was achy testicles. I didn't associate it with my saddle for a while, because the pain always came the day after I rode. The problem was that the nose of the saddle was too soft. I had no pain when riding or immediately after.

My favorite saddle is a Brooks B17, but I'm fine with lots of different saddles. Saddles with cutouts generally work well for me, even the women's models. I don't need to break in a B17. It's fine for me right out of the box. Well, I do have to install it on a bike first.

timmy29er

The OP never had a problem with "pain there" prior to his much longer than normal ride. I had the same problem after my first long ride and chamois cream was the answer for me. Even if chamois cream isn't the answer for him, wouldn't it make sense for him to at least try it first versus trying to test and tune a seat?

Concerning the bold.....has the 41 deceived me or are you referring to anyone that rides a bicycle?

To answer the thread.....selle italia SLR superflow.

timmy29er

I totally didn't/don't see that post. A wider saddle is definitely in order if that's the case though.

CuriousGeorge

I took the fit test on the Fizik site. It recommended the Antares so I bought a used one off craigslist for less than half retail to try. Amazing fit and haven't felt uncomfortable once.
I've only ridden about 500 miles but I think its a keeper.

02Giant 

I resemble that comment. No chamois cream, no chamois, just me and the saddle.

John_V 

ISM Adamo Prologue. I've had it for 2 1/2 years and over 20,000 miles and have had no pain or discomfort since day one. I recently completed a 210 mile, cross Florida ride and the saddle was perfect the entire ride.

macca33

CAAD10 Berzerker - Prologo Scratch Pro+ Tirox 143mm - 15,000Km
CAAD10 Team - Prologo Scratch Pro+ Tirox 143mm - 8,000Km
Focus Mares CX - Selle Italia Flite Flow 143mm - 700Km

I prefer the Prologo Scratch, but cannot find a new one for the CX bike.

cheers

Bunyanderman

100g Carbon saddle with a nice gloss finish for padding.

Jarrett2

I ride this $30 (new) POS on my road bike:



It came off of one of my hybrids, either FX 7.2 or DS 8.3, I can't remember now. I've tried at least a dozen "road bike" saddles and they all kill me. With this thing, I can do 70 miles with no issues. Not sure why it works for me, but it does.

The best part is you can find them in spare parts bins for $5 all day long

I've got about 4,000 miles on my original one at this point.

mikemac

Brooks Cambium C-17 it's sweet

WheresWaldo

Wow, you got a single Toupe saddle to last more than 5000 miles?
I completely gave up on the Toupe because I broke two of them within the same season, Sold off the other three I had as backups.

There was one saddle I just loved, it was the Selle Italia Thork, but when I went to buy another it was discontinued. So now I buy several of the same saddle to make sure I have one when I need one. Settled on the Prologo Zero II PAS.

FLvector

Yes. I've had it on two different bikes and still going strong. If I recall it was one of the older styles with the titanium rails.

pallen

If you're getting "taint" pain from pressure that's cutting off the circulation possibly accompanied by numbness, cream is not the answer. If its chaffing from friction, the cream will help. I don't use the stuff myself even when doing rando rides.

qclabrat

other vote for Selle Italia Flites on newer roadies and mtb

for older bikes many have the Turbos

luckily my a$$ isn't too discriminating, just as long as isn't not too soft and gel-like
still holding out on a Brooks, pretty but just haven't had the need

qclabrat

check your fit for the longer ride, it may not be the saddle

note touring bikes are set up quite differently from road bikes for the reason

trying riding a little more upright at your next 50 miler, one long ride with pain doesn't tell much, conditioning also comes into play

Gatorfreak

Charge Scoop. Not one you'll see mentioned here much but It fits my arse. Done a few centuries on it.

BillClinton

Thanks, going to bite the bullet and get a professional fit next week.

Avispa

Bontrager Hilo XXX is beating all previous road bike saddles i have tested, owned or used.

SLICEOFHEAVEN

HigherGround

I have been using the Selle Italia Max Flite since the mid to late 90s. I did briefly stray to the standard Flite and to a Fizik model, each for about a year, but the Max Flite just fits me the best. I have one on all of my road bikes.

mister

I have a Brooks B17. It was fantastic from ride 1. When I did a 500 mile tour, I was in serious pain so I swapped back to my Specialized Avatar and was miserable. I guess after 500 miles anyone's butt wwill be sore on any saddle.

TerraCottaGamer

Thinking of getting a new saddle myself for the first time. Just using whatever Bontrager came stock on my Trek Marlin. Not bad but I really don't love it and figure that it is time for an upgrade. I am a big guy and have been leaning towards Selle SMP line. Open to suggestions however.

clydeosaur

I ran Fiziks for few seasons with decent results. Tried a Bontrager Affinity out and now have been running the RXXL on one road bike & RXL on the other for two seasons. They have been fabulous!

CNC2204

My 2015 TARMAC came with the Toupe comp gel ...




But im considering the Romin EVO Expert gel.