| Re: Saddle questions
Ken Marcet wrote:
> Does an one know of a economically priced saddle that will let me
ride more
> than a couple of miles without the need for padded cycling pants? Or
is this
> just a dream of mine? I was browsing nashbar and they have some in
the $30
> to $40 range that look as though they have a bit more padding than a
"stock"
> read "cheap" seat.
It's really subjective. It depends on your anatomy and what kind of
riding you do (intensity, duration, position).
Cycling shorts are not really designed to give extra padding, but to
prevent chafing, particularly when sweating heavily. Again, intensity
and duration determine how much you benefit.
I don't think there's any correlation between price and suitability.
More expensive saddles are better made and usually more durable, that's
all.
Try to find a shop that will let you return saddles (most won't). Often
shops have a box full of OEM saddles that came on new bikes but were
swapped at purchase time. They are really cheap ($5-10), you can try
out a wide range of shapes & paddings with them.
Make sure you experiment with saddle tilt, it can have a big effect on
comfort.
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