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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-24-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Funny you mention the height difference. When I...

Funny you mention the height difference. When I switched from my Selle Anatomica leather saddle to a more modern saddle, I failed to compensate for the ~1.5cm difference in saddle height (modern...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-22-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I guess you're talking about this ...

I guess you're talking about this
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/biking/bike-saddle/fizik-aliante-gamma-kium

I'll see what's available locally.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-22-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I was just looking at suspension seatposts...

I was just looking at suspension seatposts yesterday!

I'm currently running 32mm tires at 50/55 psi. My frame will easily fit 35mm or more on 700c wheels. I have a 650b wheelset with 42mm tires;...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-21-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

OP here with an update on this slightly old...

OP here with an update on this slightly old thread.

The Terry Fly saddle that I ended up selecting did not fare well at London Edinburgh London. In fact i abandon at 520 miles, just over half way,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-18-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Yes. Snugged up it was better, but still too much...

Yes. Snugged up it was better, but still too much nerve pressure. Living on the PNW, a leather saddle isn't the best choice anyway. I'll put it up for sale this spring.

For now it's the Terry Fly....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-08-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Update. Terry Fly 300k ride. Comfort was...

Update.

Terry Fly 300k ride. Comfort was okay for the first 200k but became less so after. I found myself sliding forward off the sit bones, causing discomfort. I considered a mid ride adjustment,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-20-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Update. Terry Fly: After two indoor trainer...

Update.

Terry Fly: After two indoor trainer sessions and one 30 mile outdoor ride, I'm calling this the best one yet. It's due back today, but I'm going to swap it for the the Ti version if...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-13-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Update. 35 miles on the Giant Approach...

Update.

35 miles on the Giant Approach today. A little discomfort, I'd like to try tweaking tilt and setback but it was due back today. It's a strong maybe. Next up: Terry Fly, recommended by a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-11-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I have made some very quick no decisions. The...

I have made some very quick no decisions. The caution there is, tilt and fore/aft adjustments can make a good saddle seem bad.

The strategy I've come up with for fore/aft adjustment is

1....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-07-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I'm going to start a recommendations section. ...

I'm going to start a recommendations section.

Selle SMP TRK,
Terry Fly Ti



Tests

Specialized Romin 150mm: No, too narrow. Consider the 158mm version.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-06-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Update. Turned in the Ergon and picked up a...

Update.

Turned in the Ergon and picked up a Giant Approach on the shop's recommendation. Sightly wider, more flex. No long rides this week, but I'll give it a test on the trainer. Trainer hours...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-06-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

They had a WTB saddle in the $50 range, but most...

They had a WTB saddle in the $50 range, but most are $100+
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-06-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Yes, I think for shorter high effort rides, the...

Yes, I think for shorter high effort rides, the saddle requirements are different. More watts through the legs means less weight on the saddle.

Most of my brevets are solo rides or loose groups....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-05-22, 11:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Update. I rode 200K on the Ergon SM...

Update.

I rode 200K on the Ergon SM (Small/Medium) today. I didn't have much time to tweak angle and setback, as I just picked it up Wednesday. I set it up level, and tried to match the sit-bone...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-04-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I'm intentionally experimenting with non leather...

I'm intentionally experimenting with non leather options at the moment. The rain issue is a consideration, but a more important issue is perineal pressure (pun intended).
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-03-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Updated The test so far: Specialized...

Updated

The test so far:

Specialized Romin 150mm: No, too narrow. Consider the 158mm version.
Specialized Power 168mm: Maybe. Consider for a longer test.
Fizik Tempo Argo 160mm: No. Sit bone...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-25-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Yeah this is one if the challenges with a rando...

Yeah this is one if the challenges with a rando setup. Typically I'm going to be more upright, but a headwind stretch on a long brevet could be an hour or a day.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-24-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Yesterday I visiting the library and specifically...

Yesterday I visiting the library and specifically looked for saddles with flatter profiles (side to side). There were two or three options, and I went with the WTB Koda. They only had the steel-rail...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-01-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Yesterday I rode a 200k using my original Selle...

Yesterday I rode a 200k using my original Selle Anatomica. With vacations and holidays I'd returned my loaner saddles and didn't have an opportunity to get another loaner.

Verdict: As noted,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-21-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Saturday I rode a 200k on the Fizik Temp Argo;...

Saturday I rode a 200k on the Fizik Temp Argo; 148 miles total with the ride to/from the start/finish. Three miles in I stopped and pointed the nose down a bit, as the back of my thighs were already...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-21-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-17-21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Closing out the Specialized Power at 168mm, I...

Closing out the Specialized Power at 168mm, I never got out for a hilly ride, but got three rides in for about 50 miles total. I definitely liked it better than the 155mm Romin, and I could see...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-16-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Issues: General pain during the 1200k, to the...

Issues: General pain during the 1200k, to the point of deciding to DNF (though I changed my mind), and numb dangly bits for a while afterwards. In 11 years of rando I've dealt with some stuff but...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-15-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I'm going to stay away from the leather saddle...

I'm going to stay away from the leather saddle genre for a while, and give newer technology a go.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-15-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

I have three PBPs under my belt on a recumbent....

I have three PBPs under my belt on a recumbent. I'm stepping outside my comfort zone.

Speaking of puns, I taught my 6 yo grandson how to construct a pun. His parents are going to enjoy that.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-15-21, 01:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,212
Posted By downtube42

Saddle Test!

My Selle Anatomica didn't do so well on a 1200k this past summer, so I signed up with a local bike shop's saddle library. Cost to sign up is $30, which goes toward the purchase of a saddle if I find...
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