xifias

Hello,
Having issues with my previous saddle i borrowed from a friend a Bontrager Inform RXL saddle 128mm size. https://eritan.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_file...form-rxl_1.jpg

I self measured the width of my sit bones using a piece of serated cardboard on a stool ,sat on and measured the distance of the circular imprints.Turned out to be 105mm

Well 105mm<128mm so im in the right size,right?Is anything im missing,any chance to opt for something larger cause first test ride was a little numbing,infact after 2 hours felt the same or a little less discomfort as the beggining,no thigh chaffing though (as with the previous one velo speedflex https://www.internet-bikes.com/en/41...flex-ac-black/ ) and my legs seemed to spin easier.

my concern is since its not a flat saddle as i get it,but the 128mm refers to the overall width,nevertheless the flat area if any is 9,5-10cm at most.

should i give it more time to get used to?

Carbonfiberboy 

The RXL does not have a slot or depression in the center, so that might be the numbing thing. The problem with designing a saddle with a good-sized slot is that the whole saddle gets wider, hence chafing. The difference between the two noses is very obvious. The most satisfactory compromise I've found in that width range is this saddle: Velo Senso Sports VL 3206 Saddle Black x White | eBay
I have 4 of them.

xifias

That velo seems a nice one.
The RXL's arched design and no cutout seemed very old fashion to me,i was pretty sure to have problems with that,but it turned out nothing too extreme.In fact the more discomfort was around sit bones,as if i had a long time to cycle.

Just to be sure about sizing i searched over the net to find the dimensions the bontrager's measuring device has,it only shows 3 colored stripes that correspond to the appropriate saddle size but no mm between or whatsoever.
Updated: Bontrager's All New Serano Saddle Platform - Bikerumor

Is it a straight match to size,or a ruler of thumb for matching models?
Some say for road cycling sit bones distance+20mm = saddle width,some others add nothing more.

xifias

I went two rides with the RXL 60 and 40 km each.Legs spin faster a bit hard to sit on,but the biggest of all concern/problem was that i feel numbness down there for about two days now.Is it due to improper size or i will get used to it?