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what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire!
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 2009-06-24 2:25 PM |
New user  60  Chandler |  Subject: what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire!OK. Not to sound sexist but was hoping for some advice from the guys. Have a stock seat on a Trek Road bike. I have become used to the chaffing and the numbness that follows my weekend rides. This last week i experienced a new sensation - forgive me INXS - it felt like someone lit a match and put it on the tip of the penis- needless to say there was no fire. Getting out of the saddle for brief spurts helped but I am training for IM St George and the rides are only going to get longer. A friend, coincidentally, experienced the same thing one day later and his coach rec a seat change to fizik. I was wondering what other thoughts were out there about saddle types, etc.... desperate for relief - next long ride in 3 more days |
| 2009-06-24 2:35 PM in reply to: #2240430 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290  The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire! Of course, get your fit checked, put in enough miles to get used to it, yada yada. "Parts on fire" is not normal, even on a crummy saddle. Didn't have that exact problem, but I tried several "nosed" saddles to get one that was comfortable and finally went with the Adamo Race saddle. Problems solved. I do have to admit that the Fizik Arionne Tri2 that came stock on my P2 is the best "nosed" saddle I've ridden to date, so I'm sticking with that for now. |
| 2009-06-24 2:38 PM in reply to: #2240430 |
Elite 3498  Chicago | Subject: RE: what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire! A saddle is a very personal choice....for good reason. You should experiment and try different ones. I found one that I can ride 7-9 hours on with no problems...then they stopped making them. ARRGH. So I had to go on ebay and call bike shops to buy out the remaining existing stock! |
| 2009-06-24 2:46 PM in reply to: #2240430 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire! Just got an Adamo and it relieved the parts immediately. Some previously never touched soft tissue needs to toughen up b/c of the new touch points but that's no big deal at all. |
| 2009-06-24 2:51 PM in reply to: #2240430 |
Master 1858 Salt Lake City | Subject: RE: what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire! Are you riding a road bike with clip on aero bars with a regular road saddle? I've heard this can cause issues without some adjustments. |
| 2009-06-24 3:07 PM in reply to: #2240542 |
New user 60 Chandler | Subject: RE: what new saddle to get - the parts are on fire! Yes to the clip on aero and stock seat. Trying to buy time before getting Tri Bike. |
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