TT bike adaptation?

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2nd on the ISM. I've switched even on my road bike. Hardly any numbness ever.Do you use the ISM for road racing/crits? Have you had to alter the seat with anything to bring the tips together?

Sorry to change the subject, just curious.

If you're using something like 3M's #77 (?) Photomount adhesive, then here's what I've found works best:

1) make sure you put your number on before you've warmed up and gotten your skinsuit all sweaty;

2) spray a moderate layer of the adhesive onto the back of the number, making sure to overlap your passes and go beyond the edges;

3) allow the solvent in the adhesive to evaporate for one to several minutes;

4) apply number;

5) remove promptly after the event;

6) do not, under any circumstances, wash the skinsuit with the number attached.

I've found that by following these steps (esp. 3-6), build-up of residual glue on the skinsuit is minimal, such that I can get at least a season's worth of wear out of it before the 'crud' starts to accumulate.

Any tips on how you apply the number when you're at an event by yourself? I've found that I usually do a better job of placing a glued number on other folks than they do for me ;)

When pinning a number on, I always rely on the "steering wheel" trick and I can typically do a decent (if I must say so myself) job that way...I need something equivalent for number gluing.

Any tips on how you apply the number when you're at an event by yourself? I've found that I usually do a better job of placing a glued number on other folks than they do for me ;)


Tip #1 - never let someone racing the same category as you are pin or glue your number on.
:D

Any tips on how you apply the number when you're at an event by yourself? I've found that I usually do a better job of placing a glued number on other folks than they do for me ;)

When pinning a number on, I always rely on the "steering wheel" trick and I can typically do a decent (if I must say so myself) job that way...I need something equivalent for number gluing.
can't say I've ever glued one on but one tip is to crumple up the number first before either pinning or glueing it. Keep it down the "ass" rather than up on the back as well. think Armstrong rather than Ullrich :)

FYI.. I received the ISM saddle yesterday. I'm still dialing in the saddle height on my TT bike, so only spent a little time on the trainer with it.. but I think it will solve all my issues with numbness. It did not feel too wide, and I did not feel the usual pressure in the perineum region. It also has a very short front portion, which allows for a much steeper riding position. I was able to setup the saddle in the front position of my seatpost, and still stay UCI legal.

Why didn't someone come out with this design 20 years ago?!

First ride with the ISM saddle this afternoon. It works as advertised, no numbness what-so-ever. No pressure on the perineum. My sit bone was getting uncomfortable after about an hour, but those areas should adjust. Better sitting on that muscle than that bundle of tender stuff.