Sore ass...

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Doing circa 100km per cycle, working towards WW200. I'm pretty uncomfortable on the bike, so am planning to do a few things about it.

I have ordered some chamois cream, should help with chaffing. I'm planning on a bike fit and a new saddle too. I have measured my sit bones.

Should I get the saddle before the bike fit so that the bike fit is done with the saddle I intend to us? I know the effect of the bike fit might be to make me more comfortable overall, not sure which to do first. There are probably arguments for/against getting fit done first. I dont want to get a good fit done and then struggle to get a replacement saddle positioned perfectly.

Anyone got any suggestions on saddle? I'm inclined to go for one with a cut out as, apart from chaffing, the most discomfort I get is in the perineum area. I currently have a fizik arione R7.

Thanks.

dvntie

BoardsMember wrote: »

Doing circa 100km per cycle, working towards WW200. I'm pretty uncomfortable on the bike, so am planning to do a few things about it.

I have ordered some chamois cream, should help with chaffing. I'm planning on a bike fit and a new saddle too. I have measured my sit bones.

Should I get the saddle before the bike fit so that the bike fit is done with the saddle I intend to us? I know the effect of the bike fit might be to make me more comfortable overall, not sure which to do first. There are probably arguments for/against getting fit done first. I dont want to get a good fit done and then struggle to get a replacement saddle positioned perfectly.

Anyone got any suggestions on saddle? I'm inclined to go for one with a cut out as, apart from chaffing, the most discomfort I get is in the perineum area. I currently have a fizik arione R7.

Thanks.

Get the bike fit done and then spend the cash
You can find that you'll buy something that doesn't fit
If your flogging that arione ill give it a good home too ;-)

rollingscone

Is it super Euro that my first thought on seeing the thread title was 'haaawt?

smacl

BoardsMember wrote: »

Anyone got any suggestions on saddle? I'm inclined to go for one with a cut out as, apart from chaffing, the most discomfort I get is in the perineum area. I currently have a fizik arione R7.

Sore perineum could be saddle angle as well as saddle type. In my experience, if the saddle nose is tilted up slightly, you get a sore perineum. As for saddle recommendation, it changes from person to person, but I find the Brooks B17 hard to beat for comfort over long distances.

Brian?

The bike fit could solve your problem on its own. In my experience it will mor often than not. If it doesn't, it may be time to look at a new saddle.