Nose-less saddle: thoughts on tweaking fit ?
09-24-23, 08:25 AM
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Nose-less saddle: thoughts on tweaking fit ?
If you, too, ride a nose-less saddle ... I've been riding for many years with a nose-less saddle and one result of this is it's difficult to avoid leaning on my arms. After about 2 hours, this leads to wrist pain or arm fatigue. Nose-less saddle riders, do you have similar challenges with fit or comfort on longer rides, and how have you dealt with them?
09-24-23, 09:18 AM
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They saddle I make is ridden as if it is noseless, and you don't lean on your arms.
Chances are you don't have enough set back.
Chances are you don't have enough set back.
09-24-23, 08:44 PM
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Before I converted to three wheels from two, my favorite bikes all had noseless ISM saddles. I raised the handlebar if necessary and shortened my reach so I had a more upright riding position. I also used closed cell foam handlebar grips, I think from Grab On, and wrapped them with cushioned handlebar tape. Once I got the saddle dialed in fore and aft, level and about the same height as the handlebar, I never slid forward again and I rarely had hand numbness. Oh, and I don't know if it matters, but I converted from drop bars to butterfly, or trekking handlebars. The many hand positions available and the extra cushion from the foam grips made a big difference. My hip bones sat exactly where the saddle maker intended and my butt and hands were happy.
