I need a bum specialist

[DEL 707]

I made this thread back in 2014 about me trying to find a seat. Unfortunately I'm still having problems.

For a quick recap, I have a Carrera Crossfire 1, which is hybrid/mountain bike. I could never get comfortable with the seat that came with it, I tried a load of seats from Halfords, but had no joy. I then ordered myself a Charge Spoon, again no luck, then I went to a shop and got my bum measured and ended up with my current torture device.

My sit bones ache, my "perineum" (think that's the right word, and my bum cheeks in general, I've been using this seat for ages now, normally cycling 4-5 days a week and I'm not getting any kind of improvement.

Any recommendations on what I can try?

 

[Smokin Joe]

Do you wear padded shorts?

 

[Mrs M]

Brooks?
For happy bums

 

[Smokin Joe]

View attachment 128011 Brooks?
For happy bums

You really hate Del, don't you?

 

[Mrs M]

You really hate Del, don't you?

Nah
The Brooks is super comfy

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I have one of these -> http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/selle-smp-hybrid-saddle/rp-prod32061 on both my bikes the only saddle I could ever get on with.

 

[DEL 707]

Do you wear padded shorts?

Yep, I wear padded shorts. Only thing that lets me cycle for more then an hour.

 

[vickster]

Maybe try a few different saddle shapes?

 

[Bollo]

View attachment 128011 Brooks?
For happy bums

No no no! This is one of the great cycling myths, like shaving your legs for aerodynamics and anyone in SC&P ever riding a bike. By rights the first and last Brooks I've ever owned should only be eligible for parole in 2025 for what it did to me.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Brooks B17 standard width is the comfiest saddle I've ever used. It was OK from day one then took a bit to go from adequately rideable to absolutely bum friendly comfortable but now its there, it will always be the saddle on my best bike.

Generally: Have you considered your bum & saddle as part of a triangle of contact points with your bike, feet/pedals and hands/bars also have an effect on your body posture and interaction with the saddle. It might be worth considering crank length, bar height, stem reach etc in conjunction with further saddle tweaks.

 

[jefmcg]

By rights the first and last Brooks I've ever owned should only be eligible for parole in 2025 for what it did to me.

I love my B17S, but this makes me laugh. A lot.

 

[Tim Hall]

 

[Fab Foodie]

Brooks B17 for me too.
Though I also use a Charge Spoon and a Fizik Arione Wingflex without issue, but Brooks is first choice.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I made this thread back in 2014 about me trying to find a seat. Unfortunately I'm still having problems.

For a quick recap, I have a Carrera Crossfire 1, which is hybrid/mountain bike. I could never get comfortable with the seat that came with it, I tried a load of seats from Halfords, but had no joy. I then ordered myself a Charge Spoon, again no luck, then I went to a shop and got my bum measured and ended up with my current torture device.

My sit bones ache, my "perineum" (think that's the right word, and my bum cheeks in general, I've been using this seat for ages now, normally cycling 4-5 days a week and I'm not getting any kind of improvement.

Any recommendations on what I can try?

The saddle in the pic looks like it's a near relative of the Spesh Toupe. I've just ridden home on one of the narrower Toupes and it works for me. I see that you live in Kent so you're not a million miles from me and I also have one of the saddles pictured in @phil_hg_uk 's post above. If you want to try it out PM me.

 

[Crandoggler]

I'd love to find the holy grail. For now I have a fabric scoop. It's ok.