On 10/04/2014 08:33 AM, alan lavine wrote:
I've been an avid recreational cyclist for over 30 yrs, and have made
numerous adjustments to compensate for aging (I'm now 65). These have
included larger frames, higher handlebars, wider more supple tires,
lower gears, etc. I'm slower and less aggressive in my riding style
and now do credit card rather than self-contained touring. Still. I'm
more fit and slim than most of my peers, and still enjoy whatever
riding I can do.
But now the unthinkable has happened.....my beloved Brooks saddles are
hurting my butt! I don't have much padding there to begin with, but
never have had saddle problems before. I'm guessing its because of a
more upright riding position dictated by lower back and neck issues.
I'd be crushed if I had to move away from leather saddles....well,
maybe not crushed, but disappointed.
Any ideas or suggestions from the group? Please don't mention
recumbents, as that's really my last resort option and I'm not there yet.
Brooks makes many different models of saddle. If you've been using a
narrow racing saddle and have changed your position to a more upright
one, perhaps you might need to switch to a saddle more suitable for that
riding position. And Brooks isn't the only maker of good leather
saddles. Berthoud makes several models in different widths; also Selle
AnAtomica and Rivet make leather saddles of several different widths.
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