I could not ride an event without this _______ saddle......
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I could not ride an event without this _______ saddle......
I'm anxious to hear from high mileage riders I'm sure hang out in this section, since a Randonneur I am not....
Plenty of experience with Brooks, don't want to turn this into another Brooks thread, but still I'm curious what's being used on these crazy long rides I'm reading about. Would further like to know if the need for a cutout is important in the Rando crowd.
Plenty of experience with Brooks, don't want to turn this into another Brooks thread, but still I'm curious what's being used on these crazy long rides I'm reading about. Would further like to know if the need for a cutout is important in the Rando crowd.
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Performance Forte. Has a cutout. If you can ride a century on it and finish with a comfortable butt, it's usually, but not always, an OK saddle.
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Lots of Brooks, Rivet, and Selle Anitomica. Also many Fizik saddles. Plenty of people on other saddles, I just notice these.
I don't think a cutout would help any of the problems I have had. You see them a lot on rando bikes though.
I use a Fizik Alliante, and occasionally an Airone. Never gone more than 200km on an Airone though.
As per Carbonfiberboy above, if I can comfortably ride past 80 miles, it's a good saddle for me. I can ride just about any saddle up to 50 miles, doesn't mean a thing as far as long distance comfort
I don't think a cutout would help any of the problems I have had. You see them a lot on rando bikes though.
I use a Fizik Alliante, and occasionally an Airone. Never gone more than 200km on an Airone though.
As per Carbonfiberboy above, if I can comfortably ride past 80 miles, it's a good saddle for me. I can ride just about any saddle up to 50 miles, doesn't mean a thing as far as long distance comfort
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I'm anxious to hear from high mileage riders I'm sure hang out in this section, since a Randonneur I am not....
Plenty of experience with Brooks, don't want to turn this into another Brooks thread, but still I'm curious what's being used on these crazy long rides I'm reading about. Would further like to know if the need for a cutout is important in the Rando crowd.
Plenty of experience with Brooks, don't want to turn this into another Brooks thread, but still I'm curious what's being used on these crazy long rides I'm reading about. Would further like to know if the need for a cutout is important in the Rando crowd.
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I can't get Selle Anatomicas far enough forward for me. I tried the Rivet Independence but I experienced a bit of the dreaded numbness. I think it's shape is too arched. I'm trying a Brooks B17 Imperial. I have been using a Cobb jof Randee with fine results to 200k but want to make sure I can be comfortable for longer. Plus I wanted a honey brown saddle to go with the new bike...
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Selle An Atomica x3 for me!
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Just rode last Saturday our 400 Km brevet on a Brooks B17. No major complaints while doing the ride, but the next day my sit bones were sore. No rash, saddle sores, raw skin, numbness or anything like that, so I guess those things speak well for the saddle. But it made me wonder about riding the 600 Km brevet -- getting back on the saddle after a few hours of sleep near the 400 Km mark. But is there really a saddle that you can ride those kind of distances and finish not thinking about your tush?
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Just rode last Saturday our 400 Km brevet on a Brooks B17. No major complaints while doing the ride, but the next day my sit bones were sore. No rash, saddle sores, raw skin, numbness or anything like that, so I guess those things speak well for the saddle. But it made me wonder about riding the 600 Km brevet -- getting back on the saddle after a few hours of sleep near the 400 Km mark. But is there really a saddle that you can ride those kind of distances and finish not thinking about your tush?
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I'd be curious if you tried the Selle An Atomica to hear what you thought of it. I find mine does not ever make me sore at any distance, but I am just a beginner at longer distance riding (200k distance completion only). It is the most comfy thing I have used at any distances and was the final enabler to get me through the chafing and soreness i used to get at 60 - 70 miles...
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Just rode last Saturday our 400 Km brevet on a Brooks B17. No major complaints while doing the ride, but the next day my sit bones were sore. No rash, saddle sores, raw skin, numbness or anything like that, so I guess those things speak well for the saddle. But it made me wonder about riding the 600 Km brevet -- getting back on the saddle after a few hours of sleep near the 400 Km mark. But is there really a saddle that you can ride those kind of distances and finish not thinking about your tush?
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If the saddle is right, yes your sit bones will hurt for a bit when you've been off for hours, but then should get numb and quiet down in an hour or so after you start up again. I don't mean your perineum, that should never get numb, just the sit bones. My experience, anyway.
I have yet to find a 600 or 1200 Km brevet report mentioning that after those distances their rear end feels as fresh as if they had sat on a bed of rose petals. I am not talking touring-style where you ride all day and then get to rest the entire night. My B17 feels fine in those situations. I have realized that the longer brevets and randonnées are a totally different ballgame.
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I have yet to find a 600 or 1200 Km brevet report mentioning that after those distances their rear end feels as fresh as if they had sat on a bed of rose petals. I am not talking touring-style where you ride all day and then get to rest the entire night. My B17 feels fine in those situations. I have realized that the longer brevets and randonnées are a totally different ballgame.
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