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Saddle question for the ladies!

svanedksvanedk Posts: 11
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Ladies,



What saddle would you recommend for a Giant Trinity 09? I've got the male model bike as that fits me better than the female one. Something me having a long back etc was amongst the reasons for the bike shop people to put me on a male model.



Bike rides great, everything feels fine...except for the saddle as that is also a male model one.

Since I am new to all this I am wondering what kind of saddle you would recommend for a newbie?



Thanks alot [:)]

Comments

  • julesojuleso Posts: 279
    I'm afraid there's no saddle that fits everyone. I started with a Specialized Body Geometry ladies' one and just never got on with it; now I've actually borrowed a man's saddle (also Specialized, actually) and am having a better time with that. It depends on what shape you are I think.



    Presumably you've got some decent shorts? Also, bit of a road cycling thing, but I always use Assos creme and I find that that helps too.
  • BlurredgirlBlurredgirl Posts: 292
    The best saddle I have ever used is my current Selle Italia Ldy Sport, something like this:



    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Womens/11/Selle_Italia_Diva_Gel_Flow_Ladies_Saddle/5360034122/



    There's no substitute for good 8-panel shorts, plus the right fit also ensures that some of your weight rests on your feet and hands.



    But this saddle is awesome.



    Right - I MUST get on with my work!



    blurredgirl
  • julesojuleso Posts: 279
    I found mine; it looks like this:



    http://www.bikemagic.com/news/article/mps/UAN/4225/v/2/sp/



    (remember it's a bloke's saddle.)



    I hope you find one that suits you soon. Remember - it's not necessarily true that the more you spend, the better it will fit you. If only there were some sort of saddle swapping scheme online! I think that could really work....



    .....and now, speaking of work......getting back to it....
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