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Bike seat question - ladies please help!

kurshingkurshing
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My wife has just gotten her first tri bike (Cervelo P1) and is complaining about seat comfort issues...especially in aero. I told her that I learned to deal with it but she swears it is an anatomy issue with her instead of just needing to develop her personal saddle. So, we are going to try a new seat for her to see what we can come up with...

So, here is the question: "Ladies...recommendations?"

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  • cariesumidacariesumida

    OMG, I have tried many, many, many saddles and so far, the best one for me has been the Adamo Century. I have raced on other versions of the Adamo but this year, the century works best. In general, I NEED the cut out and not having the nose has helped as well. I've also raced on the Adamo peloton which is a little harder than the century.

  • Beth_SBeth_S
    Cobb V-flow max.

    I also have a giant box of "demo" saddles the chicas have gathered.
  • Linda PatchLinda Patch

    Believe her. There is a difference between breaking something in and pain. If it's pain, it is never, ever going to get better. It sounds like she's in pain, and for me it has been a saddle and fit combination.

    Here's what happened to me this weekend....

    I have been in discomfort on my saddle--Cobb V-flow. Not pain, but let's just say there was nothing amorous going on for days after weekend rides. (Hope that's not too much TMI ) But the V-flow was the best saddle I had found. Thought I had to live with it. I would spend very little time in aero. It was OK on the bullhorns, but aero would eventually become torture.

    Then last Friday, I met with Todd Kenyon at TT BIke Fit. Now mind you, I had my bike fit by a pro using Retul and Dartfish technologies, but I was never comfortable.Todd reworked my entire position (it needed it), and put me on an Adomo Racing saddle. (I had tried it in the past, but with the wrong fit, I hated it.) I left TT BIke Fit wondering how I would do with so much reconfigured--new saddle, and a much lower, aggressive position. I rode 7.5 hours this weekend with NO--I repeat NO--saddle discomfort. Sure I have to break it in a little, but it's negligible. I rode in the bars at least 80% longer, going down descents I never had the guts to try, cornering, etc. I had no ill effects getting off the bike, and my legs were definitely fresher.

    For me, it was all about fit and the right saddle. The change has been dramatic. Maybe your wife would benefit from a fit tweak, and professional suggestions for a new saddle. I was skeptical about using Todd and his video fit servce, but not anymore. I'd do it in a minute. Hope this helps, and maybe gives you something new to consider. I feel her pain.

  • TracyWoodTracyWood

     During my fitting at TTBikefit with Todd Kenyon in May, I got the ISM adamo breakaway. Huge difference. Love this saddle! 

    The other thing could be a fit issue too. I worked with Todd at TTBIKEFit in may, the changes made a worls of difference. Best money for tri stufff I spent all year! Huge return of Investment, other than being part of EN

    I have been close to tears before with the saddle that came with my P2c, so I can identify

  • jburbattjburbatt
    I totally agree with the TT bike fit with Todd + Adamo (ISM road for me) saddle. Super easy to work with, spent about a month setting and tweaking my fit over a variety of long and varied rides until found the perfect fit. Todd is awesome, and the Adamo saddle is extremely comfortable once you are all set up properly.
  • KitbooKitboo
    4 x on the TTbike fit with Todd Kenyon and the Adamo. Before that bike fit, I went through 5 different bike seats in 5 years. I had 3 different bike fits before TTbike fit with no real relief with the saddle pain---or one type of saddle pain would be relieved to be replaced by another in a different location. Bike fit and saddle for comfort go hand in hand.
  • daisymackdaisymack
    Not to get too personal, but I have chafed and pinched to the point of bleeding on a bad saddle. I know there's the phrase "blood, sweat, and tears" but in seriousness, only sweat is acceptable.

    I use the Cobb V-Flow Max and I like it a whole lot. The pressure points for this saddle (on me at least) are best described as being just inside of the bikini line. I am more comfortable being aero than not on this saddle (which is the point, no?). I feel like I can accelerate on this saddle...um, how else to put it? When I need to take strong pedal strokes, I find I can bear down on the saddle and use it for leverage. I couldn't do that on a narrower saddle because then I'd be putting a lot of pressure on very sensitive parts, so I'd have to lift off of the saddle slightly while simultaneously pushing hard on the downstroke. Maybe there's no objective difference but I *feel* more powerful when the saddle is working with me rather than against me.

    Have her cycle through several different ones and have her spend a couple hundred miles on each one (IMO it takes that long for problems to surface). The Adamo is a wide saddle and if she hates it, there's a huge market for used Adamos. Cobb lets you return saddle up to 6 months after buying, no questions asked. Can't beat it and worth every penny.
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    5 x on the TTbike fit with Todd Kenyon and the Adamo ISM.
  • kurshingkurshing
    Thanks to everyone!!! I am getting with my wife tonight and we are going to read through this Forum together. Trisports.com has a saddle 'try before you buy' program that we are probably going to use to see how she like a few seats. I think she's fitted pretty well...if she doesn't find a seat that 'fixes' the situation, then we will try the fitting route.

    Thanks so much...another reason why this team just plain rocks!
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