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John B. Slocomb wrote:
It doesn't appear to be the same. Partially, I suppose, because you aren't just sitting on a bicycle seat as you are on a chair. Which is probably why they call it a saddle. If there is a scale with the chair at one endpoint and the shoes at the other, I suppose the saddle will fall somewhere in between the chairs and the shoes. Besides, as for shoes, if it was just the comfy aspect of it, I'd say a pretty small inventory would do there as well! Warm boots in the winter, rubber boots when it rains, sport shoes for sports, and Crocs for everything else. See? And the same for both sexes at that! The size aspect of the shoes is much more important than for saddles because you walk with them. -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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John B. Slocomb wrote:
I find it interesting that price and comfort do not seem to be related. Same with shoes. -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:14:34 +0200, Emanuel Berg
wrote: John B. Slocomb wrote: It doesn't appear to be the same. Partially, I suppose, because you aren't just sitting on a bicycle seat as you are on a chair. Which is probably why they call it a saddle. If there is a scale with the chair at one endpoint and the shoes at the other, I suppose the saddle will fall somewhere in between the chairs and the shoes. Besides, as for shoes, if it was just the comfy aspect of it, I'd say a pretty small inventory would do there as well! Warm boots in the winter, rubber boots when it rains, sport shoes for sports, and Crocs for everything else. See? And the same for both sexes at that! The size aspect of the shoes is much more important than for saddles because you walk with them. Rationalize it any way you wish. Then go out for a 4 hour bike ride and see whether you sing a different song when you return. |
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John B. Slocomb wrote:
Rationalize it any way you wish. Then go out for a 4 hour bike ride First, help me rationalize that? -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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On Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:28:25 +0200, Emanuel Berg
wrote: John B. Slocomb wrote: Rationalize it any way you wish. Then go out for a 4 hour bike ride First, help me rationalize that? Why, your theory, of course. |
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For your reference, records indicate that
Joerg wrote: On Friday I talked to a woman who rides very little because the saddle causes her pain after a short time. Everyone else seems to have keyed in on getting a saddle that fits and/or adjusting it properly so that it works well as a contact point. So here’s my take on the issue as I’ve seen it with my non-rider friends: A saddle is not a seat; it’s not there for plopping your fat ass on it for a sit. If you want something to bear your weight, use your pedals. -- "Also . . . I can kill you with my brain." River Tam, Trash, Firefly |
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On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 12:47:52 PM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:
On Friday I talked to a woman who rides very little because the saddle causes her pain after a short time. Most likely this is a combination of factors, the hardness of usual road bike saddles plus the fact that road bikes have no suspension whatsoever and hard tires. MTB saddles are often a little cushier. Then there are thud-buster type systems but that's more for hard MTB riding which she doesn't do. Maybe there are similar systems for road bikes? Are there recommendations what could be done without breaking the bank and without switching to a slow beach cruiser? -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ IIRC, you just have to stand up thru the 2nd day of your cycling career, and that is the price of entry. "Maybe you guys need a refresher course" -Chevy Chase, 'Fletch' |
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On Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 3:36:49 PM UTC-7, Doc O'Leary wrote:
For your reference, records indicate that Joerg wrote: On Friday I talked to a woman who rides very little because the saddle causes her pain after a short time. Everyone else seems to have keyed in on getting a saddle that fits and/or adjusting it properly so that it works well as a contact point. So here’s my take on the issue as I’ve seen it with my non-rider friends: A saddle is not a seat; it’s not there for plopping your fat ass on it for a sit. If you want something to bear your weight, use your pedals. With that said, shoes can be worse than saddles. I had crippling hot-foot today. Time to look for yet another set of insoles -- or maybe different shoes. -- Jay Beattie. |
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On 29/07/18 22:09, John B. Slocomb wrote:
snip I find it interesting that price and comfort do not seem to be related. You couldn't stand a San Marco Rolls and I found that a low end Velo 1205 saddle suited me perfectly. Very true, the replacement to that was a 5 dollar Wallmart (equivalent) special. Did about 3-4 years, was perfectly comfortable. Springs and things to make it look good and everything! I then discovered B17 Pro's, which although not cheap, last forever and critically, fit *my* arse, which is all I want them to do :-) |
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On Sat, 28 Jul 2018 12:48:03 -0700, Joerg
wrote: On Friday I talked to a woman who rides very little because the saddle causes her pain after a short time. Most likely this is a combination of factors, the hardness of usual road bike saddles plus the fact that road bikes have no suspension whatsoever and hard tires. I had a different way of looking at the problem. I didn't expect to ever find the perfect saddle. When my butt became sore, I simply switched to a different saddle (or different saddle position), and the sore spot moved to another part of my anatomy. I could vary the degree of discomfort, move the location of discomfort, but never got rid of it completely. When my pelvis fit my ancient Brooks something saddle (about 40 years ago), I came closest to a painless saddle. However, as I grew older, I no longer fit the Brooks saddle, and had to retire it. I have a small collection of saddles obtained from garage sales, flea markets, thrift shops, bargain bins at the LBS, and mail order specials. What I prefer these days is a Selle Royal Freeway Moderate Men's Xsenium Brown ICS (whatever that means): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Selle-Royal-Freeway-Moderate-Mens/dp/B002VGAWBI which I picked up in a fit of retail therapy splurging. About $40 in the LBS bargain bin about 10 years ago. I think I also liked the brown color as I hoped it would be better than my other black saddles and not scorch my butt after the bicycle had been in the sun for over an hour. I've never bothered to ask myself, what is different about this saddle that is lacking in others? So, I measure the surface hardness with a hardness gauge (durometer) like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/172240656843 However, there's a problem. For hard rubber, such as tires, the penetrator is a Shore Type A. However, for softer material, such as padded bicycle saddles, a Type OO penetrator is best as the Type A is pointed and sharp enough to puncture the fake leather saddle. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yaoAAOSw2D1ZgXh8/s-l1600.jpg I only have a Shore A penetrator, so I need to be very careful. Saddle hardness measurements so far in the contact area for my pelvis; Durometer Saddle 25 Selle Royal Freeway etc. 33 Vetta 35 Nashbar Velo 38 WTB Rocket 55 Selle Italia "Genuine Gel" 93 Brooks Ideale 90 (about 40 years old) Swell. My two best saddles are the hardest and the softest, so I can't determine if hard or soft is best. If the Brooks saddle at 93 durometer works, a saddle made from concrete, glass, or rock hard rubber would work as well. It's 1AM. Time to give up before I fall asleep at the keyboard. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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