Show us a photo. I found those seatposts to be really good, so there's a fair chance you messed up the installation.
Saddle sore
- Thread starter Marwood Hill
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You haven't put it in backwards per chance?
Soft spring is rated for 100-140lb riders
Medium spring is rated for 140-180lb riders
Firm spring is rated for 180-220lb riders
You should be using a medium spring version like mine.
Mine hardly moves (perceptibly) when I am riding, you only feel it move when you hit a bump. I think it must be moving enough to wipe out all the small vibrations however.
Thanks everyone! I have altered the setting and was better this morning - I think I wasn't heavy enough for the setting it was on. I am going to alter it a bit more for journey home and think it will make a difference again.
I've just ordered the Fabric Scoop Shallow Pro. Was on a Toupe for a long time. Recently been on a Selle Italia Kit Carbonio Flow but at 132mm I think it finally contributed to some leg pain issues even though its been comfier.
A couple of weeks back I test rode a Revolt for a few hours. Saddle on that was the Contact Neutral/Standard? which didn't feel like it was there.
So I've been all on fairly flat saddles so far, however, I'm changing as I'm doing more climbing now and have found these almost-flat saddles could do with a little rearward uplift for support when climbing. The Romin has that also from looking at a side pic.
Chose the Shallow Pro as I read a couple of reviews (check it here) mentioning it has a little more flex than the next model up. Hope it will be good for all-day rides.
A couple of weeks back I test rode a Revolt for a few hours. Saddle on that was the Contact Neutral/Standard? which didn't feel like it was there.
So I've been all on fairly flat saddles so far, however, I'm changing as I'm doing more climbing now and have found these almost-flat saddles could do with a little rearward uplift for support when climbing. The Romin has that also from looking at a side pic.
Chose the Shallow Pro as I read a couple of reviews (check it here) mentioning it has a little more flex than the next model up. Hope it will be good for all-day rides.
Be aware that they’re adjustable by rotating the spring either in or out. I swear by mine, just did 48 miles on it today which is double of what I did previously without it.
I've been using this on both my bikes for a while
On longer rides (30 miles +) it did become quite uncomfortable and weighing 109kg I thought I'd have to live with it. I then watched a youtube video advising to adjust the saddle so the seatpost was in the middle of the bars under the saddle. I had mine right to the front. There was a vast improvement.
Darren
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On longer rides (30 miles +) it did become quite uncomfortable and weighing 109kg I thought I'd have to live with it. I then watched a youtube video advising to adjust the saddle so the seatpost was in the middle of the bars under the saddle. I had mine right to the front. There was a vast improvement.
Darren
I usually wear biking shorts to add some cushion on super long rides. Then I just have a WTB saddle I use. Works well for me.
I have two of those and find them very good.
Far better than Brooks leather B66 by far and better than most other sensible sized saddles.
Most saddles are far too narrow, particularly on ebikes, because unlike a pedal cycle, nearly all your weight is always on the saddle.
Well that saddle has not got any springs, those so called elastomer things are utterly useless as is gel which seems to flow away from pressure points
I have Promax suspension seatposts on my 3 Ebikes and a Lidl Air Cushioned Saddle on the Fat Tyre . The latter has a bladder to set the softness to hardness , I use 3 presses out of 11 , the latter would give a hard ride . My rides are up to 25 miles and I have never got off my bikes and started walking like John Wayne .
I only took up cycling in my late 40s . Found that I was getting serious numbness down below - so much so that I would have had to consider stopping cycling at all - the seats that come with the cheaper ranges (eg the Decathlon Rockrider I used) are often hard and nasty. though its less about the hardness than where the pressure is. I did a lot of online research on this issue (which is certainly not a myth despite what some may say) - can depend on individual physiology and how you habitually sit - plus the saddle type and position. I only weight 70kg, or 11 stone as I would say in old money.
Anyway , got a ISM touring type which I think did help - though you have to get used to your sitting/bony bum parts taking the weight rather than other areas. Also tried a cheaper saddle with a slit but I think the ISM is still better while not perfect.
But they take getting used to . Gels and soft covers etc did not address the fundamental problem if the shape of the saddle is wrong.
Very much down to individual choice and experience and you need several weeks to know if a saddle works for you and then you usually can't just send it back so it can be a costly hit or miss gamble.
Strangely enough , if I recall it properly , I think the most comfortable ride I had was on a Brompton - and it was the standard one it came with but then I likely sat on the smaller folding bike differently.
Anyway , got a ISM touring type which I think did help - though you have to get used to your sitting/bony bum parts taking the weight rather than other areas. Also tried a cheaper saddle with a slit but I think the ISM is still better while not perfect.
But they take getting used to . Gels and soft covers etc did not address the fundamental problem if the shape of the saddle is wrong.
Very much down to individual choice and experience and you need several weeks to know if a saddle works for you and then you usually can't just send it back so it can be a costly hit or miss gamble.
Strangely enough , if I recall it properly , I think the most comfortable ride I had was on a Brompton - and it was the standard one it came with but then I likely sat on the smaller folding bike differently.
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