New obese cyclist + experience of Decathlon

[Iain M Norman]

...my harris.

Harris?

As in Aris?

Aris -> Aristotle -> Bottle -> Bottle and Glass -> ...



Convoluted!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I'm sure eventually it won't be right, and I understand the criticisms of gel saddles, but for me while I'm still very unfit and very heavy it enables me to ride the bike for longer. I'll likely change it as I get fitter and leaner and ride much longer distances. The problem with the original saddle was it was painful almost immediately and eventually it would have put me off riding. Although this won't be ideal in the long-term, I'm happy to have it for now to keep me riding

If it works for you that's all that matters.

I'm not so sure about the heavier rider needing a wider gel saddle though. I'd say just get the sit bone distance right and the rest will follow.

I thought I'd need a wider saddle but have just changed the stock saddle on my bike for a fitted one that is narrower and with a different shape altogether and to use your phrase it is 'night and day'.

Enjoy your cycling and weight loss quest!

 

[fatCyclist]

If it works for you that's all that matters.

I'm not so sure about the heavier rider needing a wider gel saddle though. I'd say just get the sit bone distance right and the rest will follow.

I thought I'd need a wider saddle but have just changed the stock saddle on my bike for a fitted one that is narrower and with a different shape altogether and to use your phrase it is 'night and day'.

Enjoy your cycling and weight loss quest!

Thanks, Spokey. In testing the two saddles, for me it was a definitely a width issue. The gel-padding I suppose is just a little added comfort for now. This new one is much wider than the original, so I'll likely try a non gel-padded somewhere in the middle just to see how it feels.

 

[Kins]

If you want to change the tyres, some cheap london (branded for the Olympics) Schwalbe Durano Pluses floating about. Some 23s on Evil bay for £36 a pair. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-SCHW...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item460dedd207

Glad your getting into the cycling. The T5 looks a decent bike. My arse still hurts on longer rides after 6 months back cycling though I am sure if I changed the saddle it would help. Loath to buy a saddle that won't make a jot of difference though and no LBS on my doorstep to sort it out. Might buy a spoon and see whether that makes a difference.