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AAAC 76C
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Thank you AAAC. All good to help me get things into perspective regarding the spending of hard earned cash for the sake of my poor old patootie. Much as it goes against the grain for a stingy scotsman, certain rides over the past few years have forced my hand, and I think my budget for my future comfort may well be almost as high as yours when all is considered. That will after all only be a few pence per hour and could potentially improve performance as well as giving more time in the saddle and even staying fit longer. So really it's all about finding the right saddle ideally first time without having to buy various saddles before finding the right one. I don't know if saddles are priced mostly on comfort or weight or both but I'm going to get measured first then ask for their most comfortable saddle of the right size. If I get to try on the turbo and return if not comfortable then all the better.
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RamirezAGC
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Yes it is "interesting".
Hint: Saturday (today) 5pm.
But on the plus side I have just been to Evans and bought a new saddle (specialized Toupe). I can take it back anytime in 30 days to swap if it's not comfortable enough.
AAAC 76C
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Yes it is "interesting".
Hint: Saturday (today) 5pm.
But on the plus side I have just been to Evans and bought a new saddle (specialized Toupe). I can take it back anytime in 30 days to swap if it's not comfortable enough.
I was surprised at the price but then I realised that it does not have 'gel' in its name.
AAAC 76C
Large Member
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- LIVING THE DREAM
Yes it is "interesting".
Hint: Saturday (today) 5pm.
But on the plus side I have just been to Evans and bought a new saddle (specialized Toupe). I can take it back anytime in 30 days to swap if it's not comfortable enough.
I am going to try and make 5 but only to ride behind someone an 'experiment' with SW/HW profiles
Brought my old saddle (a fizik) with me to Evans and the guy behind the counter said it was a really good saddle nad he had one the same and really liked it. I said I didn't and I was there to find it's replacement. We then went and measured my sit bones and mine are average so the saddle size I have is correct for me. Not actually what I wanted to hear as I was hoping for a fix by getting a different sized saddle. So on discussing the saddles and sizes he mentioned where on the saddle I sit and I said I think I am forward on the saddle and he said this would be the reason it's causing pain. The body will automatically position where it needs to be to make the most power and the saddle has to be moved so that this will align with the correct contact between bum and saddle. Mine was obviously way out. Tried to buy new shorts there too but they were out of stock of the ones they recommended for me (Altura Pro Gel) but they said I should order a couple of sizes online to be delivered to their shop then I can try them both on and return the one that doesn't fit. Anyway back at home with the turbo I have fitted the Toupe and it was uncomfortable as I had it in the same position as the old saddle. I moved it way forward and it became comfortable. I then took off the Toupe and put on the Fizik but in the same forward position. This was more comfortable than the Toupe
. So looks like the Toupe goes back when I pick up the shorts. Darn! All that pain and all I needed to do was slide my saddle forward. Some good lessons learned at least
I'm planning to do the re-run today. Not planning to beat my first attempt, I might just pootle this time as a training run. But then, once on the bike that may all change
I'll be starting it off at 5pm but also not planning to beat my previous time. I might even bale out but hopefully not. I've forgotten to put on the aircon in my loft so its going to be sweltering up there. A good chance to try out my further forward saddle position.
