Berthoud saddle starts to hurt after about 25 miles
11-21-23, 09:20 PM
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Is the Berthoud solour narrower than the Aspen?
I wonder if getting the cut-out was a mistake? I got it mainly because the Selle Anatomica has a similar one, and it seemed like a good idea. (I don't have pudendal nerve issues unless I ride a hideous gooshy gel saddle.)
I put the Aspen cutout back on my bike (again) about a year ago, and only recently it is starting to bother me, which makes me worry that it is more me than the saddle.
I wonder if getting the cut-out was a mistake? I got it mainly because the Selle Anatomica has a similar one, and it seemed like a good idea. (I don't have pudendal nerve issues unless I ride a hideous gooshy gel saddle.)
I put the Aspen cutout back on my bike (again) about a year ago, and only recently it is starting to bother me, which makes me worry that it is more me than the saddle.
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partially reforming a saddle?
If so, how is it done, just wet the part that need it?
tx,
Nick
12-04-23, 11:17 AM
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On my old Brooks Pro that started to sag and flare, I punched some holes at the bottom of the skirts and pulled them in with a leather thong or nylon bootlace--I don't remember which. That also firmed up the suspension in the middle. Some saddles, such as the B5N, already have holes, presumably for the same purpose. Eventually I just switched to plastic saddles.
12-05-23, 04:49 AM
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Thank you, appreciate the reply. IMHO, I don't know how relevant the comparison is. The saddle is still quite stiff and AFAIU, old boots don't get soaked and get reformed with shoe trees and the like.
thanx again,
later,
Nick
thanx again,
later,
Nick
