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 2008-09-12 6:19 PM |
Expert  1277    St. Paul, MN |  Subject: Why do saddles have a nose?So I've been wondering for quite a while now, why do bike saddles have long noses? I'm sure it's some simple reason, but I'm stumped. Can anyone enlighten me? |
| 2008-09-12 6:36 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
| Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? To hook onto the bar at transition  Oh, some people actually rock forward that far but mostly I use it to hook onto the bar. |
| 2008-09-12 6:45 PM in reply to: #1671406 |
Champion 6539  South Jersey | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? I sit on the nose (when in aero on tri bike)... Edited by LaurenSU02 2008-09-12 6:46 PM |
| 2008-09-12 6:52 PM in reply to: #1671413 |
| Master 1728 portland, or | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? LaurenSU02 - 2008-09-12 3:45 PM I sit on the nose (when in aero on tri bike)... Same here. scott |
| 2008-09-12 7:00 PM in reply to: #1671413 |
| Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? LaurenSU02 - 2008-09-12 7:45 PM I sit on the nose (when in aero on tri bike)... I push back so my sit bones are still on the spread out part of the seat when aero, kinda laid out. Now that I think about it I guess I'm no longer technically sitting, though |
| 2008-09-12 7:11 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? to make your junk hurt so you will forget about the pain in your legs.  |
| 2008-09-12 7:17 PM in reply to: #1671406 |
| Davenport, IA | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? DanielG - 2008-09-12 6:36 PM To hook onto the bar at transition Oh, some people actually rock forward that far but mostly I use it to hook onto the bar.I always get jealous of people who can do that. My seat sits so far above the bar that the bike is usually falling over if I try to hook it like that. I end up having to hook by my shifters, which I am not too crazy about. |
| 2008-09-12 7:24 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? When I descend fast I stand on my pedals and squeeze the nose of my saddle with my thighs. |
| 2008-09-12 8:04 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? My nose isn't that big compared to others, just looks funny to some! ISM seat are not your typical looking seat but they work great. |
| 2008-09-12 8:14 PM in reply to: #1671558 |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? Donto - 2008-09-12 8:04 PM I ordered one this week and I hope its as comfy as everyone says. My nose isn't that big compared to others, just looks funny to some! ISM seat are not your typical looking seat but they work great. |
| 2008-09-12 8:23 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Extreme Veteran 638 Carlsbad, CA | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? I just put on the Adamo road saddle and have gone out on two short rides with it ... comfy is NOT the word I would use to describe it I know, I'm just getting used to a new saddle and I don't get numbness any more, but it's as hard as a rock. I really, really hope it gets better! |
| 2008-09-12 8:33 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? In long fast descents in road bike races, cyclists, who normally sit back 73% in the saddle reach out for a more aerodynamic position. In order to do this, they sit far forward on the nose of the saddle (appr 75 or 76%), hands in the bottom of the bars and chin near the stem. |
| 2008-09-12 10:50 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Expert 1277 St. Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? I guess I've thought about grabbing the nose between legs for stability and I've seen people sitting forward like that. I can't say that looks very comfortable though. It just strikes me as a little odd that they developed like that from back in bike history. Oh, and skipg, I think you may be on to something. |
| 2008-09-13 2:04 AM in reply to: #1671391 |
Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? I've never felt comfortable having a nose tucked up between my legs. I think I'd be more comfortable if they called it something else. |
| 2008-09-13 8:19 AM in reply to: #1671958 |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? E=H2O - 2008-09-13 2:04 AM got any ideas? I've never felt comfortable having a nose tucked up between my legs. I think I'd be more comfortable if they called it something else. |
| 2008-09-13 8:52 AM in reply to: #1671958 |
Extreme Veteran 307 | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? E=H2O - 2008-09-13 2:04 AM I've never felt comfortable having a nose tucked up between my legs. Sorry you feel that way...I just can't stop laughing!!! |
| 2008-09-13 3:48 PM in reply to: #1671958 |
Champion 5807 Henderson NV | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? E=H2O - 2008-09-13 12:04 AM I've never felt comfortable having a nose tucked up between my legs. I think I'd be more comfortable if they called it something else.
Never thought about it THAT WAY!!. Dang, Now I have to give my seat a female name. Thanks E=H20. |
| 2008-09-13 5:10 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? It's supposed to be for bike control. You may not realize it but you push on the nose while turning, etc. |
| 2008-09-13 8:02 PM in reply to: #1671584 |
Extreme Veteran 550 Vine Grove, KY | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? Poster Nutbag - 2008-09-12 9:23 PM I just put on the Adamo road saddle and have gone out on two short rides with it ... comfy is NOT the word I would use to describe it I know, I'm just getting used to a new saddle and I don't get numbness any more, but it's as hard as a rock. I really, really hope it gets better! I agree with you. But, I do like it better than the previous "single nose" saddle I had. Spreading the pressure out to a wider area is much more comfortable for really long rides. I"ve only really done one century and my IM, but I haven't hd any saddle sore issues with it. |
| 2008-09-13 8:13 PM in reply to: #1671558 |
Veteran 145 Williamsburg, VA | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? Donto - 2008-09-12 9:04 PM My nose isn't that big compared to others, just looks funny to some! ISM seat are not your typical looking seat but they work great. i have noticed that it isn't as comfortable out of the aero position. Not that it is a bad thing. Keeps you in your place. |
| 2008-09-13 8:49 PM in reply to: #1672635 |
Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? i sit on the front 1in or so of my saddle anytime i am going over about 50% effort up to Half IM distance rides. |
| 2008-09-13 9:10 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Extreme Veteran 326 Zephyrhills, FL | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? to those posters above wondering about the adamo, just tough it out, it will get better, i promise. that seat just takes some getting used to and toughening up the undercarriage a bit. |
| 2008-09-14 4:13 PM in reply to: #1672500 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? MDHillSlug - 2008-09-13 6:10 PM It's supposed to be for bike control. You may not realize it but you push on the nose while turning, etc. Not if you ride right on the nose, or use a noseless saddle like the Adamo; at least not if you're siting on it properly so that there's none of the saddle right between your legs. |
| 2008-09-14 5:56 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
| Regular 59 South Carolina | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? Speaking of the Adamo, where the heck IS the gel? |
| 2008-09-14 5:59 PM in reply to: #1671391 |
Expert 966 Decatur | Subject: RE: Why do saddles have a nose? wait. so in aero (I'm not sitting in aero) you are sitting on the nose? So are your sit bones pressing against the wider parts of the seat? or are they kind of in the air or not touching?? |
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