Specialized saddles come in widths, and most dealers who sell them have an "ass o meter" for measuring the width of your sit bones. Find such a dealer & have your sit bones measured. It is VITAL that your accurately reproduce your riding position when sitting on the ass o meter, due to the convergence of your sit bones. As you rotate, forward & down, as in an aero position, you will have moved to a position where your sit bones are closer together. They are not parallel; they are closer in front, wider in the rear. A more upright riding position requires a wider saddle, as you've rotated to the rear of the V your sit bones form. Almost any new saddle will feel uncomfortable; you can't judge a saddle until you've ridden it 3-4 times within a week or so. As Gary writes, 130 is narrow & few, less than about 10% of men, will fit properly on a saddle that narrow. Most men fit a 143. Most women are wider still. Generally, go with the least amount of padding possible, as it squishes towards the center when you sit on it & creates pressure where you don't want it. Fit gives you comfort, not padding; that & lots of saddle time. If you ride it enough, even a firm saddle will become comfortable, just not fun getting to that condition.
Berry
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Subject: Re: [Gyros: 16420] saddles
A not so short novel could be written about our butts (and surrounding areas) and a saddle. Maybe your "friend" had a comfortable saddle that has worn out or maybe he/she is putting in more miles and needs to look into using chamois creme or maybe he/she needs to get a bikefit or a new/better saddle is needed. So many more questions can be asked. Since no mention of saddle discomfort was mentioned maybe just need to replace the saddle with a new (same brand/version) or similar shaped saddle. May even want to look into new shorts or different chamois.
Not to say anything bad about the Cobb designed saddle --- your butt will let you know what it likes. It is made with dense/quality padding. The width of the Cobb V Flow is 130mm (about as narrow as saddles come) and is designed to be comfortable while riding in a aggressive aero position. Padding is nice but your butt will be happiest with a saddle that "fits" your butt and supports the sit bones.
Gary Smith
TLC for Bikes
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Subject: Re: [Gyros: 16418] saddles
Cobb v flow max is real nice but expensive. It will make u and your pal very
happy. BP
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Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 04:41:23
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Subject: [Gyros: 16414] saddles
I have a "friend" that seems to be having some inritation "down
there". He is riding on a regular saddle. Does anyone have experience
with the anatomical shape saddles and are they effective in reducing
pressure?
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