So apparently my ass is picky so I've been on the hunt for a good saddle for a while now. I started with the stock saddle on my fuji roubaix and it just wasn't getting the job done, my ass hurt, my feet went numb etc. I switched to a forte striker saddle and the same thing kept happening so I went to a local bike shop and they recommended the bontrager arvada comp saddle. The arvada was a bit better but still facing a lot of the same issues. I decided to suck it up and go get a professional bike fit and see what they had to say. The fitter said my position was good and we initially tried a cobb max but that didn't feel right within five minutes so he threw on a cobb randee. The randee has been the best of the saddles so far, but after about 30 minutes on the trainer all the issues start to come back, numbness, etc. I'm wondering what direction I should go next? The fitter has test cobb saddles so is there another one in the line that I should try? Should I try an ism saddle? For reference this is for a road bike, not super aggressive position, just looking to be comfortable. I do about 80% of my riding indoors currently(hurry up warm weather).
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Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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I have a Fizik tritone 5.5 u could try.
9/10 condition.
If not that maybe a PN.3.0
9/10 condition.
If not that maybe a PN.3.0
Re: What seat to try next.... [Fishbum]
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Fishbum wrote:
I have a Fizik tritone 5.5 u could try. 9/10 condition.
If not that maybe a PN.3.0
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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Cobb JOF 55 and Ranger have both worked well for me outdoors. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to go much longer than an hour on the trainer. I demoed 10 or so saddles this winter and finally decided to order an Infinity Saddle. I figured my manly bits couldn’t hurt if they weren’t touching anything... and I was right. I had a 4.5 hour trainer ride last month and only minimal discomfort. They have a money back guarantee so it might be worth looking into. If you wanted a JOF 55 I think I have one floating around I’ve been meaning to toss up on the classifieds.
Re: What seat to try next.... [Toefuzz]
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Toefuzz wrote:
Cobb JOF 55 and Ranger have both worked well for me outdoors. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to go much longer than an hour on the trainer. I demoed 10 or so saddles this winter and finally decided to order an Infinity Saddle. I figured my manly bits couldn’t hurt if they weren’t touching anything... and I was right. I had a 4.5 hour trainer ride last month and only minimal discomfort. They have a money back guarantee so it might be worth looking into. If you wanted a JOF 55 I think I have one floating around I’ve been meaning to toss up on the classifieds.Are you using that Inifinity saddle on a roadie or tri bike?
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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Just buy a Selle SMP. Use the charts, go with a minimal or standard padding at most.
If your feet are going numb, move your cleats towards the heel.
If your feet are going numb, move your cleats towards the heel.
Re: What seat to try next.... [teichs42]
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I have it in my gravel bike but I know a lot of people use it for Ride Across America so I would think it would work for a Tri bike.
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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I am literally going through the exact same process as you are right now, cleats slammed back helped. So far have tried Adamo Attack (idk what the new name is...Meh), Brontrager Montrose 138mm (Meh), Bontrager Arvada 148mm (ok...).
Did you have a measurement done during your bike fit to recommend a saddle width?
I have a Brooks Cambium C17 on another bike and like it, so I am going to try a Brooks Cambium C13 (158mm) and see where that gets me.
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/c13-carved-158-1.html
Did you have a measurement done during your bike fit to recommend a saddle width?
I have a Brooks Cambium C17 on another bike and like it, so I am going to try a Brooks Cambium C13 (158mm) and see where that gets me.
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/c13-carved-158-1.html
Re: What seat to try next.... [MrPinochio]
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Fizik Mistica Large or ISM PN 3.0 or Bi-Saddle
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Re: What seat to try next.... [ericMPro]
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Try an SMP. If you can post a little about your personal profile (shape, weight, pants size, riding experience) I might be able to narrow down which one to try first.
For people who have challenges like yours in a road position I always give an SMP as shot and it often works.
For people who have challenges like yours in a road position I always give an SMP as shot and it often works.
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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The randee has been the best of the saddles so far, but after about 30 minutes on the trainer all the issues start to come back, numbness, etc. I'm wondering what direction I should go next?Down.
Try lowering the Randee about a centimeter and see what that does, for better or worse. That will help inform us as to the next step.
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Re: What seat to try next.... [Travis R]
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Travis R wrote:
duganator99 wrote:
The randee has been the best of the saddles so far, but after about 30 minutes on the trainer all the issues start to come back, numbness, etc. I'm wondering what direction I should go next?Down.
Try lowering the Randee about a centimeter and see what that does, for better or worse. That will help inform us as to the next step.
Re: What seat to try next.... [Chris B.O.B.]
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Chris B.O.B. wrote:
Try an SMP. If you can post a little about your personal profile (shape, weight, pants size, riding experience) I might be able to narrow down which one to try first. For people who have challenges like yours in a road position I always give an SMP as shot and it often works.
5'10, 220(I'm in the process of losing weight, I know I'm fat. Down 45 pounds so far), 34" pants, been riding on and off for 10 years, longest ride is 126 miles. FTP of 300~, I currently bike about 60-100 miles per week.
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Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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duganator99 wrote:
So apparently my ass is picky so I've been on the hunt for a good saddle for a while now. I started with the stock saddle on my fuji roubaix and it just wasn't getting the job done, my ass hurt, my feet went numb etc. I switched to a forte striker saddle and the same thing kept happening so I went to a local bike shop and they recommended the bontrager arvada comp saddle. The arvada was a bit better but still facing a lot of the same issues. I decided to suck it up and go get a professional bike fit and see what they had to say. The fitter said my position was good and we initially tried a cobb max but that didn't feel right within five minutes so he threw on a cobb randee. The randee has been the best of the saddles so far, but after about 30 minutes on the trainer all the issues start to come back, numbness, etc. I'm wondering what direction I should go next? The fitter has test cobb saddles so is there another one in the line that I should try? Should I try an ism saddle? For reference this is for a road bike, not super aggressive position, just looking to be comfortable. I do about 80% of my riding indoors currently(hurry up warm weather).I'll open and close with it could be you. Possibly nerve pain that won't be solved with a change of saddles.
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For reference, I ride Fuji (roubaix and transonic) too.
I bought a Cobb Plus 2 and was a happy camper for a few years. Then I started to go numb during rides and would have pain down there after rides. Going numb felt better than the pain.
Had a Retul bike fit done. That helped in other ways; yet, did not relieve the pain.
Though I had a good saddle, I tried changing saddles with mixed results. Overall the problem got worse.
Finally figured out it was me. Worked out the nerve problem. Put the Cobb Plus 2 back on and I have been fine for several months.
In closing, it could be you and not the saddle. Or it could be you AND the saddle. Good luck.
Bought a Cobb
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Re: What seat to try next.... [Travis R]
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Travis R wrote:
duganator99 wrote:
The randee has been the best of the saddles so far, but after about 30 minutes on the trainer all the issues start to come back, numbness, etc. I'm wondering what direction I should go next?Down.
Try lowering the Randee about a centimeter and see what that does, for better or worse. That will help inform us as to the next step.
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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Installed my Brooks Cambium C13 Carved last night and immediately did a warm-up/ramp test/cool down for about an 1.5 hr total ride. Never even thought about my saddle or even adjusting it. No discomfort or pain and most importantly no 'hot spots' after the ride.
This would be my recommendation. I went through two widths before settling on the 158 width and used Amazon for hassle free returns.
Do you know what your saddle width range is?
This would be my recommendation. I went through two widths before settling on the 158 width and used Amazon for hassle free returns.
Do you know what your saddle width range is?
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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An outside the box idea... you might want to try putting your bike on a rocker plate (or at lease the trainer on really thick matts)
A bike fixed on a trainer is very rigid and doesn't move in the same way that a bike does on the road.
There is a pretty robust facebook group that discusses building these. (You can make a basic plate with a couple of pieces of plywood and a couple tennis balls ... or you can get into pillow blocks and linear rails)
I do the same thing as them, just slower
A bike fixed on a trainer is very rigid and doesn't move in the same way that a bike does on the road.
There is a pretty robust facebook group that discusses building these. (You can make a basic plate with a couple of pieces of plywood and a couple tennis balls ... or you can get into pillow blocks and linear rails)
I do the same thing as them, just slower
Re: What seat to try next.... [duganator99]
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I tried a bunch of different saddles and I have been able to do 4 hour indoor rides on my Cobb 55 JOF. I sure hope you get to the bottom of it...that just sucks!
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Re: What seat to try next.... [TizzleDK]
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TizzleDK wrote:
I tried a bunch of different saddles and I have been able to do 4 hour indoor rides on my Cobb 55 JOF. I sure hope you get to the bottom of it...that just sucks!
Crossing my fingers for you.....
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