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  1. 03-14-2006, 09:36 AM #1
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    In the hot seat ladies

    Hey female bikers I need seat help! I have some serious issue's with my seat and uhhhh and certain parts of my anatomy.

    Any women out there that can reccomend a comfy seat that can help stop/get rid of hot spots?? It is like torture!

    I need some help!
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  2. 03-14-2006, 09:45 AM #2
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    Terry makes female-specific saddles. Have you tried their seats?
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    At the shops I've worked at, ladies seems to love the Terry Butterflys and Specialized Body Geometry saddles.
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    I tried a Terry saddle and hated it. I have a Specialized... Avatar? I think? (Seems like a bizarre name for a saddle, but I think that's right.) It's one with a channel and different options for width. I have the men's version in the medium width, I think. Many women's saddles are too wide and it makes them hard to move around the bike. You just need to pick something that lines up with your sit bones and isn't too bulky. Lots of cushioning or gel or any of that crap just makes things worse - you're better off with minimal padding just where you need it where your bones sit on the saddle.
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    [/QUOTE] Many women's saddles are too wide and it makes them hard to move around the bike. You just need to pick something that lines up with your sit bones and isn't too bulky. Lots of cushioning or gel or any of that crap just makes things worse - you're better off with minimal padding just where you need it where your bones sit on the saddle.[/QUOTE]

    My problem isn't my sit bones (although they get sore)...It is in a more sensitive area, and the pain is excrutiating! I figured gel/padding would help that?!?!

    I will keep tryings til hopefully I get this resolved! Thanks ladies..and keep the advice coming!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumpskier
    My problem isn't my sit bones (although they get sore)...It is in a more sensitive area, and the pain is excrutiating! I figured gel/padding would help that?!?!
    Gel and padding will make that problem MUCH worse. Trust me. If anything, get one with a cutout or channel there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumpskier
    Thanks ladies..
    Anything to help out!
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    Quote Originally Posted by altagirl
    Gel and padding will make that problem MUCH worse. Trust me. If anything, get one with a cutout or channel there.
    Makes sense, thank you so much! I will test this out soon hopefully, on my first outdoor ride of the season. Although we are supposed to get more snow starting this afternoon... Ugh, I am ready for bike season!
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    For more opinions, I'd recommend the women's lounge at MTBR.com. If you do a search there are probably 1000 threads on "which saddle for women?", several of which are probably on the front page. The general consensus is that you have to find the model that fits you, but most will tell you that extra gel and cushioning in that area is a bad idea.
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    pics of the area might help
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    Quote Originally Posted by mntlion
    pics of the area might help
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumpskier

    My problem isn't my sit bones (although they get sore)...It is in a more sensitive area, and the pain is excrutiating! I figured gel/padding would help that?!?!

    I will keep tryings til hopefully I get this resolved! Thanks ladies..and keep the advice coming!
    Try to tip the nose of your saddle down just a bit....
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    Try the LS900 "Maggette" model; batteries not included.
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    Quote Originally Posted by irul&ublo
    Try the LS900 "Maggette" model; batteries not included.
    Hmmm that doesn't sound like it would work on my bike...

    I have good bike shorts, specialized body geometry seat, and I have tipped the nose of the seat down.

    It's one of those "female things" you probably wouldn't understand.. tee hee!
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    Wait, there's snow in the forecast in Vermont?!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumpskier

    It's one of those "female things" you probably wouldn't understand.. tee hee!
    As was previously stated, pics of said problem area would help Where do you live? I might be able to point you towards a shop with the new "assometer" (I forget what the real name is) from the folks at Body Scanning. Jay Townley and assoc. has developed a new tool for measuring you up that really works. It gives you the saddle dimensions and style that "should" fit you best and most of the shops that are using it also have a saddle library for you to work with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MassLiberal
    Wait, there's snow in the forecast in Vermont?!
    News said this morning turning by late afternoon. Weather.com said the same. Probably a damn lie!

    It's all good though, I am ready for SPRING SKIING and bike season.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gravitylover
    As was previously stated, pics of said problem area would help
    Haa haa I missed the comment about the pictures...let me see if I have any on file....



    not the best (I am at work...can't get in trouble), but I would imagine they should be good enough! ha haa

    I am in southern VT...I may need the help of this assometer!

    Alright that link was nasty I am taking it out. Mine is much prettier than those anyhow...
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    I read an article in one of my bike mags, actually it was a woman XC Racer describing her bike setup, she said she that her seat was turned of center just a bit to avoid those problem areas, ill look through my old mags and see if i can dig it up.
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    Not sure about shops in vermont, but a lot of local shops here will let you take a saddle on your bike for a test ride. As long as you return in it in new condition, you can try others without buying until you find one that works well. You should check into that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gravitylover
    As was previously stated, pics of said problem area would help Where do you live? I might be able to point you towards a shop with the new "assometer" (I forget what the real name is) from the folks at Body Scanning. Jay Townley and assoc. has developed a new tool for measuring you up that really works. It gives you the saddle dimensions and style that "should" fit you best and most of the shops that are using it also have a saddle library for you to work with.

    "Ass-o-meter"? Is that from the same folks that brought us the Pocket Fisherman and really cool rotisserie oven?
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