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flag Emmsy94
Posted: Mar 27, 2016 at 4:58 Quote
Hi all!
I've just bought my first "proper" bike, a Specialized FSR XC Expert which I'm in love with. However I'm struggling to find a saddle that is comfy to actually sit in without it hurting my seat bones. Do any of you have any suggestions?
flag cmcrawfo
Posted: Mar 27, 2016 at 5:06 Quote
Some times. its your ass that needs breaking in .... rather than the seat. How much have you been riding recently .. and how much did you ride before?

also..

A Chamois ... can be Cham-wow.... so you could consider that.
flag nakos
Posted: Mar 27, 2016 at 9:30 Quote
When I get back into riding at the end of each semester it takes about 2 weeks for my butt bones to readjust to life back in the saddle. A good pair of biking shorts will help mitigate discomfort, but I always have a little soreness especially after a long ride.
flag Emmsy94
Posted: Mar 29, 2016 at 8:44 Quote
Hi, thank you for your replies. Ive not ridden in a while but all the saddles I've tried are my partners and his bum isn't as big as mine ???? I find that they're still very narrow and the inside of my seatbones are just on the edge, like if it was 1cm narrower either side, my seat bones wouldn't touch it at all.
I'll have a look into shorts and chamois, thanks!
flag katdw
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Posted: Mar 29, 2016 at 15:34 Quote
I really like my Specialized Women's Riva Saddle. I tried a couple other saddles first, but this one has worked the best for many long hours of mountain biking. That being said- I agree with the previous posts. I always have a "breaking in" time after the ski season and haven't been on my bike for months-always a sore ass the first couple of weeks. CHAMOIS!
Next, it's always good to have someone take a look at your body position on the bike. Flat back, slightly bent arms etc makes a big difference. Is your frame/stem the right size? How is the seat positioned? I doubt I could ride a bike with the saddle positioned for a male rider for very long. How are you weighting your body on pedals vs saddle vs handlebars?
The wrong saddle can take away from how fun it is to be on your bike.
Good Luck & Enjoy your new bike!!!!
flag StrAve
Posted: Jun 19, 2016 at 17:48 Quote
I really liked my Live Lust saddle on my womens specific bike. But yes butt needs to get constant riding to get used to the seat. I would guess at least once a week 10 miles would be ok for start. Or maybe you could figure out some other womens specific bikes and look what seat they come with. And buy the seat.
flag lindabcycles
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Posted: Jul 16, 2016 at 17:53 Quote
Go to the local bike shop. Ask questions. Tell them what you are looking for. They have you sit on an "etch-a-sketch" platform which measures how wide your hip bones are. Don't go too soft, the more you ride, your butt toughens up. Too soft of a saddles causes more rubbing. Use good padded shorts and I am a big believer in chamois creme.
flag M-Macd
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Posted: Aug 4, 2016 at 12:27 Quote
katdw wrote:
I really like my Specialized Women's Riva Saddle. I tried a couple other saddles first, but this one has worked the best for many long hours of mountain biking.

I second the Specialized Women's Riva Saddle. I switch back to it almost immediately when I switch bikes.
flag Ann13
Posted: Jan 6, 2017 at 10:02 Quote
I have a LIV connect on my mountain bike and a body geometry on my road bike. LOVE both.

Yes, there is a break-in factor like so many others said, but something more important...You must have a BIKE that fits you right-- or no seat in the world will feel good! Have your bike fit by a specialist. Make sure you get to take it for a spin with every change they make!...Making adjustments inside a bike shop is not real. I tend to sit way back on my seat (almost with cheeks off the seat!), this is comfortable and how I ride best-- so I had to do this when I had my bike fit.
flag apirog
Posted: Aug 16, 2017 at 7:32 Quote
I absolutely love my Terry Topo saddle- I can ride for hours without pain/pressure. Also, I recommend trying Zoic's Essential Liner chammy... made a huge difference!

http://www.terrybicycles.com/Saddles/Womens-Performance/Topo-Saddle
flag sdaly
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Posted: Sep 8, 2017 at 13:47 Quote
Sq lab seats are pretty damn good. I threw one on my new bike after suffering a few rides
flag mrbdangl
Posted: Nov 9, 2017 at 15:03 Quote
Ladies, check out Selle Royal brand Alpine model
flag srh2
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Posted: Jun 3, 2018 at 16:48 Quote
I too am suffering with the seat on my new am/enduro bike. I have a good shorts/chamois and my bike is set up correctly, but the seat is still killing my lady bits. I'm eyeing up the Ergon SM Sport Gel, but am open to any recommendations...
Anyone?
flag sos-dirt
Posted: Aug 30, 2018 at 21:19 Quote
I have a few different womens specific saddles on all of my 6 bikes. The Selle Diva on my hardtail is the most comfortersble for my ass hands down. It’s truly like sitting on a cloud. For a AM full suspension bike I like something a little more sleek like the Dakine Alure. I also keep my ass properly conditioned by commuting every work day on a brooks. But saddles are very personal, you can get your sit bones measured at Some shops (don’t worry, it’s non-invasive), you just sit on a magic measuring thingy. Or buy a saddle at REI, try it out and take advantage of their awesome return policy.
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