Comfy Mountain Bike Seat

tgkfour1 · 07-09-2002, 09:44 AM

Who makes the most comfortable mountain biking seat?
My walnuts are being crushed.

Saddle Sore

mad_mike · 07-09-2002, 10:30 AM

I'm kind of fond of the Selle Italia Flight Gel with the comfort insert for the royal jewels.

tgkfour1 · 07-09-2002, 10:33 AM

Grazie Mad Mike

mad_mike · 07-09-2002, 10:34 AM

No prob man

**MtnBikerChk** · 07-09-2002, 10:40 AM

The problem with seats - is that everyone's butts are different. What may work for one guy (or girl) may SUCK for another.

I used to have this great cushy saddle - only problem was it was kinda wide and I couldn't get behind it on downhills.

You just gotta try em!

tgkfour1 · 07-09-2002, 10:47 AM

MBC- thanks. I am also having a problem with the "taint" and balls area. I need some cushion there. Aside from jury-rigging something myself, what kind was the cushy saddle?

Thanks again.

**dg806** · 07-09-2002, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
only problem was it was kinda wide and I couldn't get behind it

MBC.....you got this all backward!

Tboy · 07-09-2002, 11:07 AM

Lot's of riders I know swear by these They are on sale now also.

**I Are Baboon** · 07-09-2002, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
Lot's of riders I know swear by these They are on sale now also.

Out of stock, yo.

Tboy · 07-09-2002, 12:25 PM

Dang it!

I had just added one to "my cart" and went to lunch before placing the order. That WAS a really good buy.

**I Are Baboon** · 07-09-2002, 12:33 PM

If it's in your cart, then they probably have it. Maybe you got the last one. Or maybe not. Sometimes those online places just like to take your money, THEN tell you they are out of stock and will ship it when they get more in six months.

**MtnBikerChk** · 07-09-2002, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tgkfour1
MBC- thanks. I am also having a problem with the "taint" and balls area. I need some cushion there. Aside from jury-rigging something myself, what kind was the cushy saddle?

Thanks again.

Mine was a Trico - I'm sure too big.

I have a Bontrager that I like.... names I hear thrown out often for comfort are WTB, Terry, Specialized body geometry and Selle Italia - although my rm came with a custom Selle Italia and it's like sitting on a brick - one ride and it made ME numb! Anyway, people love other models.

Need more?

tgkfour1 · 07-09-2002, 01:06 PM

Thanks Everyone

And my crotch says thanks too

Tboy · 07-09-2002, 01:15 PM

One more site...

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/saddle/index_byname.shtml

**MtnBikerChk** · 07-09-2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tboy
One more site...

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/saddle/index_byname.shtml

lol - I just ASSUME everyone knows about mtbr.

tgkfour1 · 07-09-2002, 02:33 PM

OK so it looks like I'm going to try this one based upon this kind of review- Selle Royal Lookin HGE Trekking-

After reading about a dozen reviews, this was the first mentioning comfort of the seats & getting 5 chilis-

Quote:

this saddle feels sooooooooooooo good!i have a titanium selle italia gel flite saddle that was kickin my ass!padding feels too firm.i could never get really comfortable with it.could not ride on it for more than 90 to 120 minutes.after brief brake in period,the selle royal saddle totally relieved the pressure the the flite saddle was putting on the you know what.

Happy nuggets

Tboy · 07-09-2002, 03:25 PM

TGK, Are your doohickies getting in the way? Or are they going numb? Could be differant issues you are trying to fix... If they are getting in the way (i.e. moving around) and getting smooshed it could be that your shorts are not tight enough in the crotch. If your peepee is getting sleepee

it could be due to your saddle angle putting to much pressure in the wrong place. Could be other things also. I assume you've been ridding awhile and know about these things. If not let me/us know.

Just buying a new saddle may not fix your problem if you havent tried some of these things.

Tboy · 07-09-2002, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

lol - I just ASSUME everyone knows about mtbr.

I do too. It's amazing the amount that don't though. Such deprived people

...

tgkfour1 · 07-09-2002, 03:35 PM

Tboy-
I am not a hardcore biker- once or twice a week is all I do along with a lot of other stuff.

At first my problems was the gonads bouncing, so I tightened up the shorts and bought a few pairs of biking shorts. That was fine.

Then, during a period of riding more than normal, I actually got a lump in the area behind my sack.

Dr. visit & decreased riding over the past year and the little visitor went away.

Now I'm just looking for something softer cause there's too many beautiful opportunities to ride around my neck of the woods in NY.
They actually close the Bronx River Parkway on Sundays from 12-2 PM exclusively for bikers, which is pretty cool. You can go from Mt. Vernon to White plains & back without a car to bother you(about 20 miles).

Preacher · 07-10-2002, 05:52 AM

Quote:

What may work for one guy (or girl) may SUCK for another

I'd like to order one of those SUCKING saddles please ...

Tboy's right though .. It's more likely the angle/slide position of your saddle that's hurting your nuts or making them go numb.

Try going for a more forward-leaning angle and a forward-shifted position
(get your butt on the whole saddle instead of just the first 2 inches).
This can make all the difference ...

kffulche · 07-10-2002, 11:32 AM

Check with your local TREK dealer for a gel cover for the front of your saddle. These things take alot of getting used to, but will keep you comfortable on long rides or those lovely recoils after jumps etc.

Dero · 07-10-2002, 12:06 PM

Ok,it sounds like you may also need a suspension post,a gel cover,DELUXE and a wide seat...
Sorry yes I'm having fun at your expense,I'm terribly sorry

Like it has been said in a previous post the answer to one person is the PAIN of another!!!
It's a personal thing!!!
You have to try,different seat,EH,it took me 5 seats to come up with the one I presently have...
Da boyz are

and I ride daily(well almost)butt I usually ride for 20 to 50 miles a ride...
Da "trouser worm" is alive

,so I've been told,so I think I have da right seat ...FOR ME!!!
Mine is a Radical,made by PACE,it has a gel pocket so da boyz have a comfy seat!
So there,it's up to you to choose.
Happy riding!!!!!!!!!!
YEAH BABY!!!!

Tboy · 07-10-2002, 12:30 PM

While shopping, stay away from this one. It's one of those "Real Man" saddles.

Dero · 07-10-2002, 12:42 PM

Da BOYZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ did not like dat one...ROTFLMAO!!!

07-09-2002, 09:44 AM	#1
tgkfour1 Future Opportunity Join Date: May 2002 Location: In A House Posts: 250	Comfy Mountain Bike Seat Who makes the most comfortable mountain biking seat? My walnuts are being crushed. Saddle Sore IRON Poet Laureate Man is basically Good- Locke Man is basically Evil- Hobbes Who was paying attention to the women back then?- TGKFour

07-09-2002, 10:33 AM	#3
tgkfour1 Future Opportunity Join Date: May 2002 Location: In A House Posts: 250	Grazie Mad Mike IRON Poet Laureate Man is basically Good- Locke Man is basically Evil- Hobbes Who was paying attention to the women back then?- TGKFour

07-09-2002, 10:40 AM	#5
MtnBikerChk Stealth Moderator Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dead last Posts: 1,497	The problem with seats - is that everyone's butts are different. What may work for one guy (or girl) may SUCK for another. I used to have this great cushy saddle - only problem was it was kinda wide and I couldn't get behind it on downhills. You just gotta try em! Moderator - Sexual Health and Open Chat IronMagLabs Come ride the Monkey. Full time professional thread killer

07-09-2002, 10:47 AM	#6
tgkfour1 Future Opportunity Join Date: May 2002 Location: In A House Posts: 250	MBC- thanks. I am also having a problem with the "taint" and balls area. I need some cushion there. Aside from jury-rigging something myself, what kind was the cushy saddle? Thanks again. IRON Poet Laureate Man is basically Good- Locke Man is basically Evil- Hobbes Who was paying attention to the women back then?- TGKFour

07-09-2002, 11:07 AM	#8
Tboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewsiana Posts: 1,207	Lot's of riders I know swear by these They are on sale now also. I pedal... Therefore I am. ~ You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. ~

07-09-2002, 10:30 AM	#2
mad_mike is this thing on? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 53	I'm kind of fond of the Selle Italia Flight Gel with the comfort insert for the royal jewels.

07-09-2002, 10:34 AM	#4
mad_mike is this thing on? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 53	No prob man

07-09-2002, 12:25 PM	#10
Tboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewsiana Posts: 1,207	Dang it! I had just added one to "my cart" and went to lunch before placing the order. That WAS a really good buy. I pedal... Therefore I am. ~ You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. ~

07-09-2002, 12:33 PM	#11
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	If it's in your cart, then they probably have it. Maybe you got the last one. Or maybe not. Sometimes those online places just like to take your money, THEN tell you they are out of stock and will ship it when they get more in six months.

07-09-2002, 01:06 PM	#13
tgkfour1 Future Opportunity Join Date: May 2002 Location: In A House Posts: 250	Thanks Everyone And my crotch says thanks too IRON Poet Laureate Man is basically Good- Locke Man is basically Evil- Hobbes Who was paying attention to the women back then?- TGKFour

07-09-2002, 01:15 PM	#14
Tboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewsiana Posts: 1,207	One more site... http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/saddle/index_byname.shtml I pedal... Therefore I am. ~ You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. ~

07-09-2002, 03:25 PM	#17
Tboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewsiana Posts: 1,207	TGK, Are your doohickies getting in the way? Or are they going numb? Could be differant issues you are trying to fix... If they are getting in the way (i.e. moving around) and getting smooshed it could be that your shorts are not tight enough in the crotch. If your peepee is getting sleepee it could be due to your saddle angle putting to much pressure in the wrong place. Could be other things also. I assume you've been ridding awhile and know about these things. If not let me/us know. Just buying a new saddle may not fix your problem if you havent tried some of these things. I pedal... Therefore I am. ~ You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. ~

07-09-2002, 03:35 PM	#19
tgkfour1 Future Opportunity Join Date: May 2002 Location: In A House Posts: 250	Tboy- I am not a hardcore biker- once or twice a week is all I do along with a lot of other stuff. At first my problems was the gonads bouncing, so I tightened up the shorts and bought a few pairs of biking shorts. That was fine. Then, during a period of riding more than normal, I actually got a lump in the area behind my sack. Dr. visit & decreased riding over the past year and the little visitor went away. Now I'm just looking for something softer cause there's too many beautiful opportunities to ride around my neck of the woods in NY. They actually close the Bronx River Parkway on Sundays from 12-2 PM exclusively for bikers, which is pretty cool. You can go from Mt. Vernon to White plains & back without a car to bother you(about 20 miles). IRON Poet Laureate Man is basically Good- Locke Man is basically Evil- Hobbes Who was paying attention to the women back then?- TGKFour

07-10-2002, 11:32 AM	#21
kffulche MtnBikn Fool Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NC Posts: 62	Comfy Seats Check with your local TREK dealer for a gel cover for the front of your saddle. These things take alot of getting used to, but will keep you comfortable on long rides or those lovely recoils after jumps etc.

07-10-2002, 12:06 PM	#22
Dero Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,780 Photos: 6	Ok,it sounds like you may also need a suspension post,a gel cover,DELUXE and a wide seat... Sorry yes I'm having fun at your expense,I'm terribly sorry Like it has been said in a previous post the answer to one person is the PAIN of another!!! It's a personal thing!!! You have to try,different seat,EH,it took me 5 seats to come up with the one I presently have... Da boyz are and I ride daily(well almost)butt I usually ride for 20 to 50 miles a ride... Da "trouser worm" is alive ,so I've been told,so I think I have da right seat ...FOR ME!!! Mine is a Radical,made by PACE,it has a gel pocket so da boyz have a comfy seat! So there,it's up to you to choose. Happy riding!!!!!!!!!! YEAH BABY!!!! Senior citizen at work, don't bugg me.

07-10-2002, 12:42 PM	#24
Dero Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,780 Photos: 6	Da BOYZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ did not like dat one...ROTFLMAO!!! Senior citizen at work, don't bugg me.

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