Changing saddles at the last minute???

[Cathryn]

My Century Ride is this coming Sunday. I'm as ready as I'm going to be for it - I have a trainer ride and maybe a short outdoor ride planned for this week (and some runs) but I'm trying to rest up as much as possible.

I do have a question. My saddle is VERY uncomfortable. I thought it would get better, and it has a little, but my bum is seriously sore and chafed at the end of a ride even with chamois cream. I can't decide whether or not to switch it out for my touring saddle which has never hurt me in that way. Any thoughts?

I don't have time for a LONG ride to test out the new saddle on my road bike so it's a bit of a gamble. My husband says not to change anything at this point, and I think he is technically correct....but my bum wants some comfort! What do you reckon?

 

[earlestownflya]

a saddle which has never hurt you in any way???.....get it on the bike....if you're comfortable and the saddle is asthetically pleasing to you(coz it's gotta look good too,right?)..it's a no-brainer....treat your ass and enjoy the ride

 

[buggi]

Hell yes, if your other touring saddle is not new, swap them over for the day. If your other saddle hurts you i don't think you've really got anything to lose

 

[13 rider]

Agree with @buggi if you already riden on the other saddle I d swap it . certainly would not try a new saddle this near the ride .

 

[Citius]

If you have another saddle which you know is comfortable, then change it.

 

[raleighnut]

Fit the comfy one.

 

[alicat]

Fit the comfy one but take some care that the angle of tilt is the same as on your other bike. And go for a decent ride to check it's not something on the bike that is contributing to the saddle pain.

 

[mjr]

Saddles can be specific to the bike. What works on one might not work in a different riding position. I'd probably change it but go out to test ride for at least an hour.

 

[Saluki]

Definitely fit the comfy one.
I used to swap my favourite saddle from bike to bike so I don't see why you shouldn't.

 

[Cathryn]

On behalf of my nether regions...thank you all

 

[Dave7]

Saddles can be specific to the bike. What works on one might not work in a different riding position. I'd probably change it but go out to test ride for at least an hour.

I fully agree with this.
It could well be you bike set up etc.
Put the saddle on but DEFO try it on a 10 miler before the big one..........you do NOT want to be 30 miles out and think oh s***t I am in trouble.

 

[Cuchilo]

I changed my saddle a few days before my first 100 . I must admit i didn't go out to do 100 and wondered if going further on a new saddle was a good idea at about 50 miles . Ended up doing 118 miles and no sore bottom . Everything else hurt the next day though

 

[Dave7]

I changed my saddle a few days before my first 100 . I must admit i didn't go out to do 100 and wondered if going further on a new saddle was a good idea at about 50 miles . Ended up doing 118 miles and no sore bottom . Everything else hurt the next day though

It may also well work for Cathryn but if she gets the chance to try it first I would be good to do so. After my a***e troubles this year (well docummented ) I had a bike fit and tried a new saddle.........on a 10 miler before my 68 miler........and it was absolutely brill but the 10 miler put my mind at rest and I set of with confidence.

 

[Cuchilo]

It may also well work for Cathryn but if she gets the chance to try it first I would be good to do so. After my a***e troubles this year (well docummented ) I had a bike fit and tried a new saddle.........on a 10 miler before my 68 miler........and it was absolutely brill but the 10 miler put my mind at rest and I set of with confidence.

I agree . I did a few 10 -20 milers before i set out on the big one .

 

[steveindenmark]

Fit the comfy saddle regardless what it looks like. Once your sat on it you dont see it.