Ball Busting Bike Seat.

dashcamdanny

The seat on my Giant Defy is killing me. Its one of these on a D-fuse seatpost.


Pardon my description .

That space between the balls and the arse. The Barse.

After 30km it feels like I have been turn upside down and beaten with a bat continuously, right on that spot.

Any recommendations on a decent seat at good value . I have a decent shammie , which helps. But I need a more.

Wishbone Ash

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Pardon my description .

That space between the balls and the arse. The Barse....

That would be your Perineum.

fabvinny

dashcamdanny wrote: »

The seat on my Giant Defy is killing me. Its one of these on a D-fuse seatpost.


Pardon my description .

That space between the balls and the arse. The Barse.

After 30km it feels like I have been turn upside down and beaten with a bat continuously, right on that spot.

Any recommendations on a decent seat at good value . I have a decent shammie , which helps. But I need a more.

Had the same problem when I switched to a road bike last year(also a defy) it was so uncomfortable but everyone said stick it out and it will get better! It didn't! I got a new saddle in the giant shop that had a little more padding on it and that did the trick for me.

pablo128

Tilt the seat forward a bit more.

bazermc

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

That would be your Perineum.

Paineum ?

fabvinny

dashcamdanny wrote: »

The seat on my Giant Defy is killing me. Its one of these on a D-fuse seatpost.


Pardon my description .

That space between the balls and the arse. The Barse.

After 30km it feels like I have been turn upside down and beaten with a bat continuously, right on that spot.

Any recommendations on a decent seat at good value . I have a decent shammie , which helps. But I need a more.

Had the same problem when I switched to a road bike last year(also a defy) it was so uncomfortable but everyone said stick it out and it will get better! It didn't! I got a new saddle in the giant shop that had a little more padding on it and that did the trick for me.

Wishbone Ash

fabvinny wrote: »

... I got a new saddle in the giant shop that had a little more padding on it and that did the trick for me.

Padding is not the answer - support is. Probably the most comfortable saddle you can get (Brooks B17) has no padding. I've done 300k on it without absolutely no issues.

Luxman

Google sit bones and then measure them. As WA says these support your weight. Your squishy bits shouldn't take any weight

BoardsMember

So having measured your sit bones, can you then approach buyong a seat being guaranteed that it will be comfortable? If so, how do you go about it?

Ps...isn't it called the smelly bridge?

Brian?

Have you had a bike fit done? You're sitting on the wrong part of the saddle by the sound of things.

tlyre

Tilting the seat slightly should cure the problem

dashcamdanny

Brian? wrote: »

Have you had a bike fit done? You're sitting on the wrong part of the saddle by the sound of things.

I got the bike shop to fit me but I was not right for me. Heel to the pedal was a little short. Knees hurt.
I fitted the bike via youtube using measurements, and after a bit of niggling here and there I think I got it right.

Last ride I did 55km with the seat tilt forward about 10mm off level. It helped.

But I still felt like I had been molested by a giant for 2 days after.

I just dont think the seat is right for me. I need more weight baring on my arse cheeks and less on my Perineum.

That brooks seat looks good. But on a road bike? I dunno.

Wishbone Ash

dashcamdanny wrote: »

...That brooks seat looks good. But on a road bike? I dunno.

I agree - aesthetically wise, it doesn't particularly suit a carbon fibre road bike. I put mine on if I'm doing a 250k+ ride - my arse is covering it anyway and when you're out all day and half the night you really don't care what it looks like.

iwillhtfu

I've this its an S2 and very comfortable might give a bit of relief.

disco1

I have defy with d fuse post too...changed my saddle to a specialized romin pro with the big cut out in the middle....very comfy now....maybe try a saddle with cut out...I cant use anything else..

fabvinny

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Padding is not the answer - support is. Probably the most comfortable saddle you can get (Brooks B17) has no padding. I've done 300k on it without absolutely no issues.

it WAS the answer for me!

smacl

fabvinny wrote: »

it WAS the answer for me!

Same, B17 on the road bike, Brooks flyer on the hybrid. For those more concerned about aesthetics, the new C17 could be worth a punt, though personally I also quite like the look of a leather saddle.

Brian?

dashcamdanny wrote: »

I got the bike shop to fit me but I was not right for me. Heel to the pedal was a little short. Knees hurt.
I fitted the bike via youtube using measurements, and after a bit of niggling here and there I think I got it right.

Last ride I did 55km with the seat tilt forward about 10mm off level. It helped.

But I still felt like I had been molested by a giant for 2 days after.

I just dont think the seat is right for me. I need more weight baring on my arse cheeks and less on my Perineum.

.

To be honest, you might not have gotten it right. A mate of mine had this exact issue and changed saddles 3 times with no joy. After much badgering he went for a decent bike fit and the problem was gone.

Having said that, if that Selle Italia saddle with the cut out does work, well and good. If it doesn't, get a bike fit.

monkeyslayer

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I've this its an S2 and very comfortable might give a bit of relief.

I had one of these for about 10,000 kms and it killed me, gave it every chance I changed it up to a brooks cambium and with a bit of tweaking over a few rides i haven't actually noticed any discomfort since. Its a little heavy but the comfort is well worth the trade off. Intend to be using it for a very long time. It squeaks a little bit tho, I'm really hoping that'll go away.

iwillhtfu

monkeyslayer wrote: »

I had one of these for about 10,000 kms and it killed me, gave it every chance I changed it up to a brooks cambium and with a bit of tweaking over a few rides i haven't actually noticed any discomfort since. Its a little heavy but the comfort is well worth the trade off. Intend to be using it for a very long time. It squeaks a little bit tho, I'm really hoping that'll go away.

10,000kms of suffering sounds like you gave it more than a fair chance. :eek:

It's a bit on the narrow side so may not suit all but to be honest I've yet to find an uncomfortable saddle so I wouldn't be best suited to give advice.

BoardsMember

Brian? wrote: »

To be honest, you might not have gotten it right. A mate of mine had this exact issue and changed saddles 3 times with no joy. After much badgering he went for a decent bike fit and the problem was gone.

Having said that, if that Selle Italia saddle with the cut out does work, well and good. If it doesn't, get a bike fit.

Any recommendations for decent bike fit in Dublin area? Thanks

Borderfox

monkeyslayer wrote: »

I had one of these for about 10,000 kms and it killed me, gave it every chance I changed it up to a brooks cambium and with a bit of tweaking over a few rides i haven't actually noticed any discomfort since. Its a little heavy but the comfort is well worth the trade off. Intend to be using it for a very long time. It squeaks a little bit tho, I'm really hoping that'll go away.

One guy said to use a small amount of grease to stop the squeak

New2bike

I had the same problem with my stock selle x1 that came with my Cube, never had a problem with my old aluminium bike and saddle then just all out pain and numbness so after reading on here got a pro bike fit done and sure enough got rid of the numbness but not the pain from that bloody saddle and I have given it a few thousand km's over the past year. A few weeks ago I got an ism adamo century saddle think it was €117 on wiggle and boy what a difference the saddle is no longer an issue so now if I'm struggling just have to blame myself for being lazy and not training more!! I don't think I will ever be leading an a1 race or anything so a little extra weight does not matter comfort is king and sure I'm the heaviest thing on my bike anyways so if anything needs to be lighter it's me!

devonp

BoardsMember wrote: »

Any recommendations for decent bike fit in Dublin area? Thanks

base2Race in Ballymount, very professional all the high tech measurement gear etc

lissard

Aidan Hammond - think it's bikefittingireland.ie. He's out in Kilmacanogue. I had a session with him last year and being able to ride pain free is money well spent.

benneca1

Go get your sit bones measured in Cysleways. Once you have the measurement go by a Specialized Romin that is the correct width. Basically from the sound of it you are sitting on your Barse as you call it when you should be sitting on your bones. Money or padding wont solve this just buy the correct size saddle. If that doesnt work then go get a full bike fit done.

iamdave

Agree with the above^^^

You need to be sitting on your sit bones and not soft tissue.

When you get the right size saddle to support your sit bones be prepared for a little discomfort on your sit bones until you adjust. After the breaking in period you shouldn't have any pain.

I'd also try and get out of the saddle every 15min, even just for 5-10 seconds. It'll take off any pressure and allow blood to flow.

Bloggsie

can I ask what the cost charged was?

dashcamdanny

Seat bone measurement. 120mm

I am to much of a cheapo to get a pro to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7j9LUVJrjA

Opinions on this? Cheap as I can find.

http://www.rosebikes.com/article/brooks-b17-standard-saddle/aid:635675

dashcamdanny

Cheers for the advise.

Took the soft seat of my commuter and did 50km on it last week. Seemed like a good idea , but at 20km the seat was torture on my seat bones.
So got a second hand Brooks.
Just done an hour on the turbo on it and my butt is not sore. Looks odd but who cares. It feels good.

Cant wait to get out for a nice ride on it.

aFlabbyPanda

Very interested in this. I'm looking for a new seat which is wide enough for me but I've always dismissed the brooks saddle as I just don't like the looks. But if its comfy maybe its worth rethinking.

Wishbone Ash

The_Sub wrote: »

...t I've always dismissed the brooks saddle as I just don't like the looks. But if its comfy maybe its worth rethinking.

The black version looks better than the brown one IMO.

dashcamdanny

I would agree that the black is nicer.

This was 30 pound on ebay though. Great catch for the money. Broken in with a brooks saddle cover and a tub of proofide. Bargain.

ford2600

The_Sub wrote: »

Very interested in this. I'm looking for a new seat which is wide enough for me but I've always dismissed the brooks saddle as I just don't like the looks. But if its comfy maybe its worth rethinking.

I have a brooks flyer, it's one of their narrower saddles at 150 but it has been fine so far. Have had it on a couple 200km rides since xmas without a bother. I had a 135mm selle italia which was perfect to but was curious to try an old school type saddle!

70 in sale on rose from memory

aFlabbyPanda

I bought a team pro classic today and should be picking it up Sat. Its looks a little more modern than the b17 and slightly thinner but still 160mm wide. Will report back on how I get on.

mamax

Check out the selle smp range

Thargor

Is that a 2015 Defy 4? Im getting one this weekend, Ill be putting those same dual-use Shimano SPDs on aswell. How are you finding it apart from the saddle problems? Tbh I never had a saddle problem in my life so not worried about that, its always my back thats been the limiting factor whenever I try to climb a mountain or do a century and I don't have back problems any other time in any other activity.

dashcamdanny

Its a 2015 defy 2 .. Other than the seat post and gears, yours will be the same I think.

Brooks was still ball busting.

So I cut the center out of it and laced the sides.

Just back from a 60km ride. Arse is in good condition.

iwillhtfu

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Brooks was still ball busting.

So I cut the center out of it and laced the sides.

:eek:

I think you're supposed to give those saddles a while to bed in and let the leather stretch.

You must have a serious set of plums on you.

brownian

dashcamdanny wrote:

That brooks seat looks good. But on a road bike? I dunno.

You could try the brooks cambium range. They are a bit less distinctive than the leather ones. Dear, though.

Cee-Jay-Cee

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Pardon my description .

That space between the balls and the arse. The Barse.

It's called your 'isny'

It isny your balls and it isny your arse.

Alanbt

brownian wrote: »

You could try the brooks cambium range. They are a bit less distinctive than the leather ones. Dear, though.

I had one of those. Didn't agree with me at all.
Have Soecialized Romin Evo Expert saddles on 3 bikes and they are great.
For me.

Saddle fit is very personal. Trial and error is the only way

jamesd

Have gone through 3 saddles and finally got a brooks b17 and love it.