Beautiful new bike - 2016 Giant Liv Thrive 2

[vickster]

Wearing padded shorts? Is the saddle the correct width for your sit bones? Is it level?

 

[Aunty Tyke]

Got the padded shorts,not sure how I'd know if it's wide enough,not sat on a racing saddle before,it is the right height,might ask in the cycle shop

 

[vickster]

Got the padded shorts,not sure how I'd know if it's wide enough,not sat on a racing saddle before,it is the right height,might ask in the cycle shop

You can measure the width between your sit bones which determines the best saddle width. Saddle shape is another ,after
Or it may be that if you are new to riding such distances, your bum just needs to harden up

 

[Aunty Tyke]

You can measure the width between your sit bones which determines the best saddle width. Saddle shape is another ,after
Or it may be that if you are new to riding such distances, your bum just needs to harden up

Ah ha,now the penny's dropped! Getting that tape measure out!

 

[vickster]

Ah ha,now the penny's dropped! Getting that tape measure out!

You can DIY by sitting on some tinfoil on the stairs in your cycling shorts and then seeing where the sit bone indentations are

It may not be that easy to tell the width of the saddle, manufacturer spec may tell you, or if that saddle is available in only one size and as an aftermarket addition you may be able to tell. Many wsd stock saddles are in the 140-155mm range as far as I have seen

 

[Aunty Tyke]

You can DIY by sitting on some tinfoil on the stairs in your cycling shorts and then seeing where the sit bone indentations are

It may not be that easy to tell the width of the saddle, manufacturer spec may tell you, or if that saddle is available in only one size and as an aftermarket addition you may be able to tell. Many wsd stock saddles are in the 140-155mm range as far as I have seen

Appreciated,my seat is suffering!