Good saddle for wide sit bones?

[jojoma]

When I did the Bontrager sit-down test at the LBS, I was surprised to learn that I needed the max width saddle (154), because I don't have that big of a butt.

I bought the Bontrager Inform RL (Lance uses it) with high hopes because finally I had a saddle fitted to me, but during a century last weekend I was in massive amounts of pain. I am not going to bash the saddle, because it could be great for some folks. All I know is that I was on the verge of tears from all the pain. The same goes for other saddles I have tried: Specialized Toupe, Koobi, Terry, and Forte.

Any other saddle recommendations? I am thinking of just going to REI (because of their generous return policy) buying 5 saddles, and hoping one works out.

 

[kant314]

fizik arione . I've never heard anyone say they don't find it comfortable

 

[Peter@vecchios]

When I did the Bontrager sit-down test at the LBS, I was surprised to learn that I needed the max width saddle (154), because I don't have that big of a butt.

I bought the Bontrager Inform RL (Lance uses it) with high hopes because finally I had a saddle fitted to me, but during a century last weekend I was in massive amounts of pain. I am not going to bash the saddle, because it could be great for some folks. All I know is that I was on the verge of tears from all the pain. The same goes for other saddles I have tried: Specialized Toupe, Koobi, Terry, and Forte.

Any other saddle recommendations? I am thinking of just going to REI (because of their generous return policy) buying 5 saddles, and hoping one works out.

Ever have a bike fit? Most of the saddle 'issues' deal with bike fit, not saddle design. Also go to a bike shop that will fit you and also give you an openended refund or replacement deal on any saddle you try and return, as long as it still looks new.

 

[Peter@vecchios]

When I did the Bontrager sit-down test at the LBS, I was surprised to learn that I needed the max width saddle (154), because I don't have that big of a butt.

I bought the Bontrager Inform RL (Lance uses it) with high hopes because finally I had a saddle fitted to me, but during a century last weekend I was in massive amounts of pain. I am not going to bash the saddle, because it could be great for some folks. All I know is that I was on the verge of tears from all the pain. The same goes for other saddles I have tried: Specialized Toupe, Koobi, Terry, and Forte.

Any other saddle recommendations? I am thinking of just going to REI (because of their generous return policy) buying 5 saddles, and hoping one works out.

BTW-just cuz 'Lance uses it' doesn't mean diddly, as you have found out.

 

[kdelong]

It is all about PERSONAL fit and preference. Get the bike set up for you and then go looking for saddles. REI has a good policy, but most of the shops in my area have the same policy that Peter mentioned. And don't limit your saddle choices to the small thin ultra-light saddles. The most comfortable saddle that I ever raced with was my lady friend's Nashbar Women's Specific Saddle. Hey, it is comfortable and it was a long event, and I did not finish last, even with a less than ultra-light sadde.

 

[alienator]

fizik arione . I've never heard anyone say they don't find it comfortable

The Arione is definitely NOT a saddle for wide hip bones, and there are quite a few people that aren't/weren't impressed with it. Wide hip bones implies sit bones that are 140mm or more wider--a general ballpark. That leaves the Arione out of the equation.

 

[kdelong]

fizik arione . I've never heard anyone say they don't find it comfortable

Maybe those who find it uncomfortable are in too much pain to say anything.

 

[BigJohn]

If your in the US, I think Competitive Cyclist offers a seat exchange program where they send you like 10 different saddles that you can try for a week.. Cost is around 50 bucks but I think they will apply the cost to your purchase of a saddle... Not 100% sure, check their website

 

[youhaditcoming]

Don't forget hygiene...As soon as you finish riding, take off your shorts and get a good shower with soup. Saddle soars are common, even for Pro's. Fignon had one in the 1989 tour, Sean Kelly lost the Tour of Spain for the same reason

 

[jojoma]

get a good shower with soup

Campbell's Chunky??

I have been experimenting with chamois cream and it feels a bit better.

 

[youhaditcoming]

Campbell's Chunky??

I have been experimenting with chamois cream and it feels a bit better.

soap... sorry...