155mm Romins are my original measured and fitted saddle from way back, also had a 155mm Power on my roadie.Specialized Power Arc FTW.
I got a 155mm Phenom for my roadie after getting measured that is going on my build, but got a 155mm Power Arc for my roadie about a year ago and it’s brilliant.
Get your arse measured.
then a hint of tiger balm......If chafed dencorub applied generously first.
If chafed dencorub applied generously first.
then a hint of tiger balm......
$250 for a saddle I'm on twice a day, 5 days a week.$252 for a saddle
Apparently good saddles but you could be fitted for half the price on a Specialized through a Body Geometry fit shop.
I have also found that a few of the Ergons feel really good too. Buy from Ze Germans for under $100.
If you only have 1 bike I suppose $250 a saddle is ok, not so good when you have 5 or more bikes.
You ride an SQ Lab ?$250 for a saddle I'm on twice a day, 5 days a week.
Get another measurement done, my first one recommended 135mm and this sent me on an expensive journey over 2 years.The BE guys measured my arse at 135 when I bought the Procaliber, but the high end Bontragers feel too narrow.
No, but very curious. I fully understand the concept, bit hesitant to part with that much cash just in case it doesn't work as advertised.You ride an SQ Lab ?
The distributor is here in Adelaide and a LOT of South Aussies are on them, just happened to be I had ass issues before they were brought here and was happy with the Specialized fix.
Two different people measured and had the same result. Reading the SQ blurb, it might be a road vs mtb position issue.Get another measurement done, my first one recommended 135mm and this sent me on an expensive journey over 2 years.
The next one put me firmly at 155mm with the blokes genuinely remorseful at my 2 years of ass pain from the wrong diagnosis of measurements in another Spech shop by a younger worker.
I know who did the first and still see him about riding events occasionally.
They are very flat, I've tried peoples bikes that had them fitted.They look like they'd suit my arse. It likes a laterally flat saddle.
Could be that rolling forward issue where the distance between themTwo different people measured and had the same result. Reading the SQ blurb, it might be a road vs mtb position issue.
@HamboCairns Use chamois cream on a decent chamois insert in your baggies , or wear decent roadie bibshorts under your mtb shorts or knicks and jersey for that XC look.Does anyone here suffer from skin soreness down there after a ride? Specifically toward the most rearward part where the leg meets the groin.
Admittedly it is the most humid time of the year and wearing padded shorts helps but I'm still limited to an hour of riding before it starts to get too much.
Would chamois cream help at all?
Definitely it is but at least if the width it right then you are on the right track to start.Saddle width is only one part of the solution, finding the right curvature both laterally and longitudinally is another pair of missions.
AgreeSaddle width is only one part of the solution, finding the right curvature both laterally and longitudinally is another pair of missions. I've had three different saddles from one manufacturer, one road, two MTB, all nominally the same width but all very different. The road model and one of the MTB models work really well for my bum, but the other one is a godawful plank of a thing.
How you sit on the thing is a very important consideration.
Try and get a loan saddle, they will try and talk you into buying one with a 30 day no questions asked return - for credit off another style (as long as there's no damage)I think I might get my butt to my local Specialized dealer and get myself measured. I had a Specialized saddle on my roadie 10 years ago and that felt lovely!
They normally have test saddles they can fit for you to have a go for a bit. The lower priced non-weenie ‘comp’ level ones are pretty good, think mine were about $180I think I might get my butt to my local Specialized dealer and get myself measured. I had a Specialized saddle on my roadie 10 years ago and that felt lovely!
Comps are down at about $130The lower priced non-weenie ‘comp’ level ones are pretty good, think mine were about $180