ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I found that the type of saddle made a bid difference, the fore-aft position was crucial, a slight saddle tilt helped a lot, padded shorts are very useful and use of creams made a difference ...
The biggest improvement in comfort, however, came from losing weight. When you think about the fact that about 2/3 of your weight bears down on the saddle, you can see why it is an important factor. The other aspect is that a fat bottom has more flesh on it to squeeze into uncomfortable places. I lost 5 stone and most of my saddle problems melted away with the fat. I have done several 9 hour rides since then and felt fine. (It is still possible to be fat and comfortable, but it is not going to help matters.) Obviously, those uncomfortable riders who are already slim cannot use weight loss to help them.
The biggest improvement in comfort, however, came from losing weight. When you think about the fact that about 2/3 of your weight bears down on the saddle, you can see why it is an important factor. The other aspect is that a fat bottom has more flesh on it to squeeze into uncomfortable places. I lost 5 stone and most of my saddle problems melted away with the fat. I have done several 9 hour rides since then and felt fine. (It is still possible to be fat and comfortable, but it is not going to help matters.) Obviously, those uncomfortable riders who are already slim cannot use weight loss to help them.