greyhound_dog_1
Regular
Hi
Started commuting 5 days a week on my hybrid bike - it's a Cannondale Quick CX3.
Stock saddle is the Cannondale 'Ergo' saddle (like this http://www.bicyclebuys.com/seats/SeatComfort/0120039).
I have adjusted it on the rails about 2/3 forward to get knee over pedal spindle (as measured by my plumb bob) and it allows me to sit further back to the wider bit of the saddle. I have adjusted post height to get maximum leg extension without moving hips, and also angled it up to to allow me to sit on the wider back part without sliding forward.
I've done 1400 miles on it so it's not bad, and since moving it forward a few 100 miles ago I have increased my efficiency and average speed, but I still feel that the back of the saddle isn't supportive enough. I have to tip the nose up to stop me sliding forward off the wider back bit onto the narrow bit, but then the nose puts pressure on my soft tissues.
Now I'm buying saddles on eBay for a few quid a time, to experiment with styles.
For my first attempt I just bought a large sprung comfort saddle, but that was actually much much worse! When I was in my riding position I was unable to slide back enough to the wide area with the 'sit bumps', due to saddle clashing with inner thigh. Clearly this would only suit a 90 degree, low power riding position. That's on the 'resell pile' now.
I note the Cannondale saddle has a smooth swept back, a bit like this Charge Spoon that people recommend. But perhaps I should look for ones with two raised bumps at the back to sit on?
Maybe I need a saddle with a larger back end, but stays narrow right until the back then goes wide quickly, to give room for my thighs...does this exist? Perhaps I should consider a womans saddle?
I will be carrying on with 'saddle sampling' but if anyone has any ideas of ones to look out for, please do reply.
Started commuting 5 days a week on my hybrid bike - it's a Cannondale Quick CX3.
Stock saddle is the Cannondale 'Ergo' saddle (like this http://www.bicyclebuys.com/seats/SeatComfort/0120039).
I have adjusted it on the rails about 2/3 forward to get knee over pedal spindle (as measured by my plumb bob) and it allows me to sit further back to the wider bit of the saddle. I have adjusted post height to get maximum leg extension without moving hips, and also angled it up to to allow me to sit on the wider back part without sliding forward.
I've done 1400 miles on it so it's not bad, and since moving it forward a few 100 miles ago I have increased my efficiency and average speed, but I still feel that the back of the saddle isn't supportive enough. I have to tip the nose up to stop me sliding forward off the wider back bit onto the narrow bit, but then the nose puts pressure on my soft tissues.
Now I'm buying saddles on eBay for a few quid a time, to experiment with styles.
For my first attempt I just bought a large sprung comfort saddle, but that was actually much much worse! When I was in my riding position I was unable to slide back enough to the wide area with the 'sit bumps', due to saddle clashing with inner thigh. Clearly this would only suit a 90 degree, low power riding position. That's on the 'resell pile' now.
I note the Cannondale saddle has a smooth swept back, a bit like this Charge Spoon that people recommend. But perhaps I should look for ones with two raised bumps at the back to sit on?
Maybe I need a saddle with a larger back end, but stays narrow right until the back then goes wide quickly, to give room for my thighs...does this exist? Perhaps I should consider a womans saddle?
I will be carrying on with 'saddle sampling' but if anyone has any ideas of ones to look out for, please do reply.
I put a charge spoon on my fixed just before xmas, it was a bit of a bugger to set up, but once I got it right it became very comfortable.
, but I just can't get mine configured right. I've even started using this after rides to ease the pain..........
