Choosing a saddle

[MikeW-71]

As has been said, don't be in too much of a hurry to change the saddle. Give it a couple of months to get used to it and then if it's still not right, think about replacing.

I've just replaced the stock saddle on my Giant with a Charge Spoon. So far it seems to be an improvement, only slightly (there wasn't that much wrong with the stock one TBH) but I won't really know for a couple of weeks and some long rides.

The Charge Spoon is quite popular and cheap too at about £25.

 

[derrick]

A little bit of a tilt could make all the difference, but it has taken me three saddles to get it right, the original one that came with my first bike, then tried a Fizik did a couple of hundred miles on that, then a mate lent me a Specialized Toupe tried it for a few miles then i bought one, suits me perfectly, but it may not suit you, it's trial and error.

 

[broadway]

It might help if you say how long you were in the saddle and what your existing one is.

 

[MaxInc]

It might help if you say how long you were in the saddle and what your existing one is.

After my first ride yesterdy my ar$e is literally bruised.

He is just starting cycling and the bike is brand new.

 

[andy69]

It might help if you say how long you were in the saddle and what your existing one is.

I have mentioned it above. It's a carrera components saddle and it hurt from literally the first 15 minutes. To be honest, I'm getting used to it now. If it gets worse I'll have a look at that fitting service. Thanks to all that's helped!

 

[MaxInc]

I have mentioned it above. It's a carrera components saddle and it hurt from literally the first 15 minutes. To be honest, I'm getting used to it now. If it gets worse I'll have a look at that fitting service. Thanks to all that's helped!

To be honest, I tried a variety of saddles on my road bike and the most comfortable by far is a cheap Carrera saddle from the MTB. If it wasn't for my snobbery, I would buy an extra one for the road bike. Today however the Charge Spoon arrived and can't wait to give it a try to see what all the fuss was about.

 

[lejogger]

Failing a fit, sit on the stairs with some tin foil under your ass. Sit up straight with your weight forward then measure the distance between the indentations that your sit bones have left.

This will ensure you choose the correct width saddle.

Then it's personal preference with regards to whether you opt for a cut out or not, or amount of padding etc.

Ps for less than £20 a charge spoon is always worth a gamble. You'll have no problem getting rid of it in the classifieds here should you not get on with it.

 

[andy69]

I'm going too look at this charge spoon

 

[lejogger]

I'm going too look at this charge spoon

I moved from a fairly comfortable saddle to the charge spoon and found only a slight difference.

On my best bike I have a selle Italia titanium slr that's wonderfully light but a much harsher ride. In comparison to that, the spoon is like sitting on a space hopper.

If your existing saddle is really harsh and it's that causing the discomfort then buy a charge spoon. If it's just because you're new to riding then persevere a bit longer with what you have and some decent quality padded shorts.

There's no magic solution... You do just have to get used to it to a large extent.

 

[MikeW-71]

If it's just because you're new to riding then persevere a bit longer with what you have and some decent quality padded shorts.

There's no magic solution... You do just have to get used to it to a large extent.

^^ This. My arse was sore for the first couple of weeks on my road bike, your body has to get used to this new torture you've thought up for it, but it should get better with each ride.