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Too Late for a Seat Change?

amy_ballamy_ball
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In prep for Ironman Louisville (6 weeks out), I've discovered that my naughty bits are extremely unhappy with me at about 3hrs. into my long rides.  It's to the point where I'm slowing down on the second half of my rides due to the extreme discomfort and numbness.  Is it too close to my race to change out my saddle?  The LSB has an IMS Adamo saddle that I'm considering trying out but I'm worried that changing seats could change my bike position and cause even more problems this close to my race.  Do I just suck it up and deal with the pain or try to make a change this close to the race?  I'm sure other people here have had this problem.  image

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  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    6 weeks, I'd say you have enough timer to test out a new saddle. But you are running out of time- so get it done quick!

    That reminds me, I'm 8 weeks from IMWI and I discovered last weekend my position might be a bit too agressive as my shoulders were really sore- I need to make a few adjustments and I gotta get that done ASAP
  • Chris GChris G

     I agree with Nemo, change it quick in case it is not all roses and sunshine

  • John StarkJohn Stark

    Have you changed it yet? 

    What the WSM's have said.

  • David FlintDavid Flint
    Hi Amy - changing the seat won't mess with your position if you make all measurements beforehand - I switched to Adamo Podium saddle from the Fizik Ariane and it was pretty much the same, apart from the seat height however; the Adamo raill to seat top is kinda high. This for your Tri-specific bike correct? Reason I ask is that the Adamo's are not designed for you to be sitting way back on the saddle like you would on roadie seat - I probably only use the front 2/3rd's of the seat, if that.

  • charrischarris

    Having recently done something similar, I think you've got time, but I agree that the sooner the better.

    I started having the same (er, ok, similar) problems a while back and went to an Adamo (Breakaway).  They say it can take a couple rides for your "sit bones" to adjust and they're right - you definitely use different parts of your body with this saddle.  But I LOVE the seat and am really happy I made the change.  Pricey, but *way* better.

     

    If you're getting it from your LBS, they should measure where your existing saddle is, and then make appropriate height and fore/aft adjustments for the Adamo.  That was the starting point, then a few spins on the trainer there and minor adjustments and I was off to the races and never looked back.  If you were doing it yourself Adamo has instructions on their website, too.

     

    Small aside, you can rotate it clock/counter-clockwise subtly for a bit more comfort, but only with a standard seatpost (i.e. not possible with an aero one).

     

    Good luck - I think you'll love it!
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