Forums >Cross Training>Women's cycle saddle recommendations?
rectumdamnnearkilledem
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon
Take a look at the forums on team estrogen - everything you could possibly ever want to know (and probably more) about saddles for women. http://forums.teamestrogen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=72
Sherpagirl
You will be sore on any saddle at first ... but you shouldn't be numb and the soreness should get better as you ride more.
Yeah, I know sore sit-bones are par for the course when starting...but that instant pain and numbness up-front is not right (and it's kept me off of my bike for the better part of a decade).
Queen of 3rd Place
Ex runner
The wrong frame size could be a problem - particularly if the frame is made for men. We gals tend to have longer legs/shorter torsos (sp?) vs. men, so a men's frame will force you to "reach" further, which could make your problem worse. A cheap fix for this would be to play around with handlebar stem length and/or height, or to try a different handlebar. Check out the "trekking" handlebars here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/deakins/handlebars.html In general, a too small frame is mo betta than too large. If worse comes to worse, you can pick up used bikes for cheap or free, I guess. Arla
TRIing to beat the heat!
2012 Goals
Sub-1:42 for half marathon √ (1:41 at Disney, Jan '12)
Sub-22 for 5k √ (21:51 in Sept '12)
BQ for marathon- FAIL