Men's saddles/ Women's saddles

[vickster]

But is the 143mm saddle actually the right size, hence needing the measurement?

What is the current saddle? Specialized riva comes with cut out at £25, only 155mm though
http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/specialized-riva-saddle-2013.html?gclid=CP7ur9zblL0CFXMPtAod7VIAZg

 

[Julia9054]

Not really sure. Width feels ok but would like measurement done to make sure. The saddle feels comfortable up to about 30 miles and then I get pressure on the soft tissues after that. Hence wanting to try a cut out saddle.

 

[vickster]

What shorts do you wear? I found a big difference in comfort between doing 65 miles and the 100! Get thee to specialized for the measurement

 

[Julia9054]

Went to the bike shop in Tadcaster as it said they did the Selle Italia Idmatch measuring system. When I got there, they said they no longer did it and didn't have any women's saddles with the cut out in stock or to try. Bit of a wasted trip. Will pop into Specialized in Harrogate next week sometime.
I wear Specialized shorts. They were rather expensive but I have tried several cheaper ones and ended up throwing them away.

 

[alans]

Co-incidentally my lady stoker has today decided that the stock saddle on the new Dawes GalaxyTwin is most definitely NOT for her.
She is going to try my wife's Trek woman's-specific with-a-cutout-saddle for a trial ride.

 

[lesley_x]

I ride on men's saddles. I prefer a cutout though. My tcx stock saddle is not particularly comfortable but it looks so damn good.