Extreme newbie saddle issues...mainly for the ladies!!

[vickster]

What saddle is it? If you want something with a cut out that costs a bit less, perhaps one of these

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/2908...ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=63&ff19=0

Specialized do a 30 day money back guarantee IIRC, see if you have a concept store or retailer near by

 

[LauraR]

Thanks - that looks good!

It's just the standard saddle that came with the bike, Liv Cross Trail D2?

I'm going to look into the money back specialized - plenty time to test it out that way

 

[hepburn]

I've just bought a Specialized Vita and the Riva saddle comes as standard - now I think about it my lady bits haven't been as sore as they were with my previous bike.

Good luck with whatever you choose - comfort 'down there' is everything...!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I can confirm that Specialized do do a 30 day money back guarentee with their saddles. I am in the middle of that guarentee at the moment trying to replace a saddle that I wore out after 15,000 miles and many many years of use..

Don't rule out mens saddles either - the one I am trying is flatter than a lot of the women's saddles which suits my backside better. Men's saddles also have cut outs as well (all of the women's saddles seemed to have too much padding for me when I went to try them). Getting the right sized saddle (width) is also essential. I have very narrow hips and hence sit bones and most women's saddles are too wide for me. Also too much padding both in padded shorts and padded gel saddles can cause issues, so don't automatically rule out less padded saddles - more padding in the wrong area will actually increase the pressure on your ladies bits and make you more uncomfortable.

If you do visit a bike shop to try out saddles, take your bike and padded shorts with you. Actually get them to fit the saddles to your bike in the shop and sit on them - it is the only way you will know if the saddle even stands a chance at being comfortable.

 

[Saluki]

Thanks everyone for the great advice & suggestions!!

I'm going to start by losing the undies at the weekend and have a look at those suggested seats!!

OH isn't too pleased with the prices quoted but ill work on that one lol.

I think I do sit far too far forward as when I move myself back & sit up straighter things do improve - I just can't stay like that for long.

Plenty of things to try though, thanks everyone

Take no notice of the other half. What do they know anyway

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Basically the bones in your bum are what sits on the saddle, the rest is just comfort male or female, women I think might have an easier task here, but until I get my male bits replaced, I cant comment. It is the sitting that needs to be got right.

 

[Mo1959]

Basically the bones in your bum are what sits on the saddle, the rest is just comfort male or female, women I think might have an easier task here, but until I get my male bits replaced, I cant comment. It is the sitting that needs to be got right.

I noticed you said until and not unless.......something you're not telling us Nigel?

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I noticed you said until and not unless.......something you're not telling us Nigel?

Opp's. Secrets out

 

[lesley_x]

I'll weigh in that it does take some time for the butt to 'toughen up' and adjust to riding. I was like you when I started, could hardly walk after a ride, but it does get better.

It may be that something is off with your bike fit, that would be my next stop if the butt does not toughen up with mileage.

Then I would look at a new saddle, preferably having your sit bones measured.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I'll weigh in that it does take some time for the butt to 'toughen up' and adjust to riding. I was like you when I started, could hardly walk after a ride, but it does get better.

It may be that something is off with your bike fit, that would be my next stop if the butt does not toughen up with mileage.

Then I would look at a new saddle, preferably having your sit bones measured.

Took me the best part of a year, to get really settled, your fitness has a lot to do with it

 

[cervelo chic]

I used to get really bad coccyx pain but am using the Selle Italia gel slk saddle, found that the cut out at the back solved the problem and you might find that riding in an upright position wont help - I used to ride MTB but caused such extreme coccyx pain I moved over to a road bike and now its all good