This one is making its way onto all my bikes. By far my favorite. Check out the built-in saddlebag loops:
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=57843 (If Bridgestone and Rivendell hadn't caught my attention decades ago, I'd probably be a spaz for Specialized.) On Nov 22, 2010, at 8:46 PM, Bill M. wrote: > I've tried a couple of WTB saddles (Vigo and Pure V), and while > they're OK, neither completely got rid of my soft tissue discomfort. > > Two that do work for me are a Specialized Alias on my go-fast, and the > wider Terry Liberator Y "Gelissimo". For a B17 replacement, I'd > recommend the Terry. its gel layer is firm enough to not feel > squishy, and the cutout is well placed to relieve the pressure that > causes me pain. > > BTW, I have slotted a B17 and a Flyer, and that does help. My > process: Start with a 1/2" drill to enlarge the existing vent holes, > drill more holes in between and (for my anatomy) one more hole forward > of the forward hole, then trim out the waste with a razor knife. A > sharp vegetable peeler works well as a skiver to smooth and shape the > edge of the cutout. Ride it, see where you still have contact with > the edges, and trim to suit. If you reach underneath and give > yourself a poke, you may be amazed at how much flesh extends through > the hole - all that was getting crushed before You might want to > wait until the neighbors aren't looking to try that. Burnish the raw > cut edge with some Proofide and the round shaft of a screwdriver. If > the saddle wants to sag too much, drill a few holes along the bottom > edge and lace it up with a leather shoelace. > > Bill > > On Nov 22, 7:02 am, JGS <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hey there, >> >> I've been riding w/ Brooks saddle for several years and I've come to >> worry that I'm putting too much pressure on my softer parts. I've try >> adjustments but I'd love to know if anyone has a recommendation for a >> simple saddle w/ a slot to protect me that might be great and look >> good w/ my Atlantis. >> >> Thanks so much! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
