Carrara seat

[Fern1988]

I can officially state the Carrera bike seat I have is a form of torture! I would have blabbed every secret I had to get off that thing! I know your supposed to get used to them, but surely after around six hours in the saddle over three rides, I shouldn't still feel like it's trying to make its way slowly up into my stomach!! Whine over, anyone recommend a good saddle which isn't going to kill me! X

 

[themosquitoking]

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[Pat "5mph"]

I'll get shot over this
Fern, Aldi is soon going to have a cycling event, on the 3rd of May I think (there's a few threads on the forum about it, or look on their web site) their saddle is the most comfy ever for my anatomy, get one, it's worth a try.
If you don't like it, it won't break the bank, it's about £ 15.00.

 

[Kies]

Charge spoons are rated,but i found them uncomfortable.
Specialized saddles are good,but you need to get your sit bones measured.

 

[vickster]

The selle Italian diva scored 10/10 in cycling active this month...your avatar and name suggests you are female. However it costs £60+

The charge ladle is the wsd verSion of the spoon

I use a bontrager ssr on both bikes, under £20, works for me

Also, perhaps some better shorts if you are using decathlon cheapies or similar

If you are new to cycling, I think you are looking at weeks to get used to a saddle not 6 hours. But if its a stock saddle it may not be very good. Also, to check it is a women's saddle isn't it...

 

[Fern1988]

No I'm pretty tall so it's a gents bike, ah I never thought about it being a lads saddle! Hmm I may have to investigate this!! I certainly won't shoot anyone for the aldi comment, nice one I may have a look thanks for all the tips xx

 

[vickster]

If its not a women's specific bike, it'll have a men's saddle. Get a ladies saddle ASAP