Split Saddles

New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.

I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a
week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have
never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my
seat how I may.

I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at
how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

Thanks,
bob

RE/
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at
how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

Have you explored firmness vs softness? I seem to get the same or better effect
as a split seat offers via a saddle that doesn't let my sit bones sink in.
--
PeteCresswell

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"(Pete Cresswell)" wrote:

RE/
I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at
how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

Have you explored firmness vs softness? I seem to get the same or better
effect
as a split seat offers via a saddle that doesn't let my sit bones sink in.

Yep. I have a very firm saddle but just can't get it adjusted to
where I can consistently avoid crotch numbness. bob

would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

I tried the Terry dragonfly for around $70 and I liked it. On long rides I
still get numbness past the 50 mile mark. So I occassionally stand up and
coast for a while. Also to give my back a break, I will ride sitting up
straight (no hands on the bars), or even bending my back backwards. This
relaxes my back and helps with the numbness.

I just bought the Fizik Arione which is well over $100, in the 120 range. Its
better than the Terry dragonfly. But on long rides I still get numbness.

Part of my problem is the cycle shorts that I use. The better shorts have
layers of chamois. One of these days, I will invest in a good pair of shorts.

I"ve been using Bi Saddle for the past 600 miles, I'm so impressed with it
my wife is now using one. I'm 330 pounds and ride about 70 miles a week.
I've tried soft saddles, hard saddles and wide saddles. It took about 45
miles on the Bi Saddle to get the proper fit or adjustment, but once I found
it I swear by them.

Good luck in your search.

Regards,

Jim
"Bob Gir." wrote in message
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New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.

I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a
week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have
never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my
seat how I may.

I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at
how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

Thanks,
bob

Bob,

Let me tell you about an awesome saddle that I bought. My junk was
constantly going numb. I found this saddle online for $19.95 from
Nashbar and I figured it was worth a shot. Not only has it restored
circulation to my unit, but it is one of the most comfortable saddles
that I've ever ridden on. Now, for $19.95, it's not as light as some of
the more expensive saddles, but for $60 or $70 I will gladly accept an
extra 80 or 90 grams.

This link is for the road saddle:
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=

This link is for the MTB saddle:
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=

I hope that this helps. If it does, let me know.

- Noel

Bob Gir. wrote:

New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.

I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a
week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have
never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my
seat how I may.

I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at
how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

Thanks,
bob

gunni- I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a
week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have
never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my
seat how I may. BRBR
Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck? BRBR

A poor bike fit using one of these overmarketed split saddles will make no
difference.

Spend the $$ on a bike fit. Poor fit is the cause of 'sleepy-winkie' most of
the time, not saddle design.

Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

Bob Gir. wrote:

New to this group, I suspect this has been covered in the past.

I am a fairly serious rider (for over twenty years, about 100 miles a
week and the occasional century when the weather is good) and I have
never fully conquered, so to speak, the numb crotch syndrome, adjust my
seat how I may.

I have been looking at the split saddles and have been surprised at
how expensive they can be. Preferring not to experiment at $50 a seat,
would anyone care to comment on their experience with such seats or
recommend specific brands and/or models with which they have had good
luck?

This seat has cured all my comfort issues.
http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/Dragonflyer/df2.jpg .

--
Tom Sherman – Quad City Area