Saddle, cutout or not?

lukester

Probably a futile question, as everyone's undercarriage is different.

CRC sent me a saddle I ordered (Selle Italia SLR), but sent the cut-out version instead of the non cut-out that I ordered. I've never tried either before, so taking a total punt on the saddle anyway, but had read reviews where people found the edges of the cutouts uncomfortable.

Current crap saddle has no cutouts and generally has never caused numbness unless I sit in one position for a very long time.

So, do I send it back or see it as a sign from above that I'm meant to ride a cut-out?

Caroline_ie

you've a child already, right? Don't worry about it then

ednwireland

i have a transam xo wich i find great the one i have on my focus (concept seems to ok as well) but will replace the concept at some point when funds allow

lukester

Caroline_ie wrote: »

you've a child already, right? Don't worry about it then

True, and having chislers does interfere with cycling time.

However the whole floppy and flaccid furore was based on dodgy research.

So cut-outs don't make any difference there. Besides, I don't think Viagra is on the UCI's banned list.

Lumen

As far as I know pros don't use cutout saddles.

In my own experience, cutout saddles are very useful up to a point, but when very low I still get some discomfort despite the cutout.

Therefore, I believe that once you get past a certain point of pelvic rotation the problem either goes away or requires a different design.

The worst numbness I ever got was touring (upright position, long days in the saddle). I will never forget the terror (I was 21 at the time).

lukester

Lumen wrote: »

As far as I know pros don't use cutout saddles.

That seals it for me so :pac:

Oh and yes, numb tackle is terrifying the first time.

rottenhat

lukester wrote: »

Oh and yes, numb tackle is terrifying the first time.

but later you come to enjoy it?

el tel

I don't see how having the cut out will be detrimental so I'd just keep it, particularly if it was more expensive than the one you ordered.

trad

Billy Connolly has a piece about the effect of badly adjusted saddles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvMu6HOEEm4&feature=related

Comes in at about 5.50.

lukester

@ el tel- they are the same price

rottenhat wrote: »

but later you come to enjoy it?

What, am I the only one who puts Vapo-Rub down there?

cdaly_

trad wrote: »

Billy Connolly has a piece about the effect of badly adjusted saddles.

"Discreet massage"...

On a related subject...

Murph100

I've a Selle Italia SLR with cutout and have no problems with the 'edges', might possibly be a problem on heavily padded saddles, but have to say I dont even notice it has a cutout, its just a fantastic comfy saddle despite looking like an arse hatchet !