I have a saddle that I like a lot (it's on two bikes) but have started to run into some fit issues.
As I have become more fit and flexible, I have been moving the saddle higher (I'm now in the higher "fit range" of saddle height) and it seems to be working great with one exception: If I leave the saddle relatively flat (horizontal) it's great when I'm on the hoods or the flats but as I spend more time on the drops, the saddle gets uncomfortable unless I tip the front of saddle down. This works great for the drops but then I keep sliding forward when I get on the hoods. If I leave the saddle horizontal and want to ride on the drops, I have to lower the saddle but it feels like I'm not getting enough power or it just doesn't feel right. I "feel better" in the higher saddle position.
So, is it time to look at an alternate saddle or is it just a matter of compromising depending on which position I ride the most?
Just curious...
As I have become more fit and flexible, I have been moving the saddle higher (I'm now in the higher "fit range" of saddle height) and it seems to be working great with one exception: If I leave the saddle relatively flat (horizontal) it's great when I'm on the hoods or the flats but as I spend more time on the drops, the saddle gets uncomfortable unless I tip the front of saddle down. This works great for the drops but then I keep sliding forward when I get on the hoods. If I leave the saddle horizontal and want to ride on the drops, I have to lower the saddle but it feels like I'm not getting enough power or it just doesn't feel right. I "feel better" in the higher saddle position.
So, is it time to look at an alternate saddle or is it just a matter of compromising depending on which position I ride the most?
Just curious...