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is there a comfortable seat out there?

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Old 08-01.-2007, 08:50 AM   #16
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Default Re: is there a comfortable seat out there?

Try noseless:-

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t379936.html

I've got the Spongy Wonder and think its fantastic.
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Old 08-01.-2007, 10:41 PM   #17
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Default Re: is there a comfortable seat out there?

I have a Form comfort saddle on my Felt. Quite narrow and fairly firm. I have a Velo plush ladies with a cutout on my Upland. That is only a cheap saddle- quite firm, but I really like it. No problems with the girlie bits! I haven't cracked more than 50 kms on either yet though. Been on the bike with a tea break for up to 3 hours though. I actually think the cheap saddle may be more comfortable. I put the nose up slightly on both as this means I am positioned on my sit bones better.

Hope this gives you some ideas.
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Old 10-03.-2007, 11:43 AM   #18
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Default Re: is there a comfortable seat out there?

Someone mentioned getting good shorts, and that really can make a HUGE difference. I always used high-end Pearl Izumis, but recently got some Etxe Ondo and they are amazing! They are also insanely expensive, but they are so nice I have decided I'd rather have one or two pairs of Etxe's than any Pearls. They are just great, I can't exaggerate how comfortable they are.

Re. seats though, Specialized has a foam thing you sit on that measures your sit bones' width, and they have seats in various sizes to match. (I haven't tried their seats.) I use a Terry Butterfly, but i always suspect there's something better out there...
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Old 10-03.-2007, 12:24 PM   #19
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Default Re: is there a comfortable seat out there?

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Originally Posted by stella
Have you tried a Terry saddle? This company was started by Georgeanna Terry and she makes men's as well as women's saddles. (They are actually made by selle italia). I use them as I need the cutout due to numbness and pain in the pubic region. I also use the aero by san marco. They key for me has been the cutout. Terry saddles have cutouts in both the men's and women's saddles.

I think the link is www.terrycycles.com but I am not sure. There is also a chart to help you pick the saddle. You can order direct and talk to them on the phone-when I was first trying them out they let me "trade in" one saddle for one more suited to my needs w/no hassle.

Hope this helps.


I've also heard the Terry is very good.
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Old 10-03.-2007, 05:21 PM   #20
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I found that for me I am sore regardless of what I wear or the bike seat that I use, but only for the first few weeks after time spent away from cycling.

It does seem as though many different factors tie into the comfort equation. I hope that you find the right combination for you. =)
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