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2013-08-07 11:20 AM


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Subject: Women specific saddle
Hi there, I found out recently that I feel better on the saddle with thinner padding (trisuit vs regular Bib short), but I think I could still make some improvement, so I start looking into women specific saddle, but can't seems to know how to choose...any recommendations?
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2013-08-07 11:32 AM
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While mine's not women's specific, I'm in love with it. I ride an Adamo Road saddle on my road bike and tri bike. It's a little expensive, though you can find gently used ones for around $100.

Trisports has a demo program, and a few local shops in your area might have one as well. http://www.trisports.com/tri-before-you-buy-demo-saddle-program.htm... It's a really good way to go, because you can try before you buy.

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2013-08-07 11:36 AM
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Your saddle is one of the most important parts of the bike for comfort. My Favorite was the Avocet O2 but I dont think they make them any more. I now have the Terry Butterfly Ti on all my road bikes and have a great Adamo for my tri set-up. Terry are pretty good wome's saddles. Some relly like the Adamo or Cobb. Those are the main ones I see but there are a ton of options out there.

Best thing is to try out a few. I think Trisports.com has a program where you can try one for a fee ($25 or something to cover shipping et al) and then if you like it they apply part of the demo fee to a purchase. There may be other bike shops that do this too. It gives you a chance to really try it for a few days and get in a good long ride to see if it works for you.
2013-08-07 11:57 AM
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I spend a LOT of money on various saddles before finding the right one for me - and it's the Adamo road as well.  One thing that Adamo has done on one of the newer versions is make the 2 nose pieces angled in a tad more for even more comfort.

I would suggest either the trisports route, or I believe Cobb saddles has a 90 day return policy so that you can really get some time in the saddle to decide whether you really like it or not.

I hope you find one that works for you! 

2013-08-07 12:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Women specific saddle
Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

I spend a LOT of money on various saddles before finding the right one for me - and it's the Adamo road as well.  One thing that Adamo has done on one of the newer versions is make the 2 nose pieces angled in a tad more for even more comfort.

I would suggest either the trisports route, or I believe Cobb saddles has a 90 day return policy so that you can really get some time in the saddle to decide whether you really like it or not.

I hope you find one that works for you! 

X3 on the Adamo! I bought mine "gently used" on Craigslist and have been happy ever since.

2013-08-07 12:04 PM
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I put the Fisik Donna on both of my bikes. It has a slight indentation, but not a specific cutout. I had read in Bicycling magazine a while back that cutout saddles were found to cause sexual disfuntion in women who ride a lot (the ridges put pressure on the nerves). Most bike shops with have test saddles you can try out or a fairly generous exchange policy. What saddle works best for you is a very...personal...decision and must be emperically determined.

2013-08-07 12:59 PM
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I went through 5 other saddles and was always uncomfortable before I got an Adamo saddle and it is perfect! It took about 3 weeks to get use to (as you sit on your sitbones) but after that you can ride for hours and hours...

I have the Adamo Breakaway on my Tri Bike and the Adamo road on my roadbike.
2013-08-07 1:05 PM
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I use a terry falcon. It doesn't have as much padding as the butterfly. I really like it. I tried the sp. ruby/Jett and they did not fit my butt at all.
2013-08-07 5:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Women specific saddle

What works for one person may or may not work for someone else. See if you can find a local shop that has a lending saddle program or a generous return selection.

Cobb has 180 day return policy which makes it a safe economic investment.

I like Stella SMP saddles that have very wide cut out to avoid soft tissue from being squished.

Depending on your issue, a different saddle may work better.

More race type saddles have less padding than beginning saddles. As I improved as a cyclist and more miles, I liked harder saddles. Terry Butterfly to start but feels smooshy to me know. Then I moved onto one of their race saddles they don't make any longer. The SMPs work best for me.

Good luck!

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