Speeding Posted October 15, 2012 Share What to do? Im in the process of preparing for 2013 Epic which means longer hours in the saddle. You know that thing that is so much smaller than my couch. My problem is my sit bones that start screaming at me by hour 3 and 4. My sit bones have been measured and i have been using a 143mm specialized phenom test saddle for two weeks. My bibs are assos and giordana and i weigh 99kg if that makes a difference. This saturday i did 5:30 hours in the saddle and as tired as i was their was times that i just had to stand and pedal as my bones was screaming. Now on a epic stage that will be a problem!????????Is it common or do i need special saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 15, 2012 Share But seriously. That saddle is about as good as you are going to get. More time in the saddle will quickly sort that problem out. As long as you don't experience other problems you will be fine. Spent about 5 hours a day in the saddle this weekend. 2 different saddles and I was comfortable for most of it. Edited October 15, 2012 by S.I.R Maxxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 15, 2012 Share What to do? Im in the process of preparing for 2013 Epic which means longer hours in the saddle. You know that thing that is so much smaller than my couch. My problem is my sit bones that start screaming at me by hour 3 and 4.My sit bones have been measured and i have been using a 143mm specialized phenom test saddle for two weeks. My bibs are assos and giordana and i weigh 99kg if that makes a difference. This saturday i did 5:30 hours in the saddle and as tired as i was their was times that i just had to stand and pedal as my bones was screaming. Now on a epic stage that will be a problem!Is it common or do i need special saddle? It's called HTFU.A glass of water and a tablespoon of cement with some Eno's in the afternoon. RacerX, Wayne Potgieter, DR ◣◢ and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted October 15, 2012 Share I have heard from reliable sources that you don't sit the whole day in the Epic... Ramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted October 15, 2012 Share The more you train the more you're ass bones will HTFU. If not try another saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 15, 2012 Share Many riders speak well about the Adamo Saddle. Funny looking and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitter Posted October 15, 2012 Share Brother Dangle is a hard man, so understand his position. I'm a bit more lenient so I'll say the Phenom might not be the answer if you are 99kg. It also depends for how long have you been going big hours? Typically everyone gets sore sitbones in the beginning (and we also need to be VERY careful about what we mean by sitbones). No doubt the cement and time will help but if you have been doing this for a month and still have tender bones, a softer saddle might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted October 15, 2012 Share Sit on a brick @ work ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlesnake Posted October 15, 2012 Share Don't worry there is a very competent bum doctor at the race village Hot_Fuzz1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted October 15, 2012 Share Try a Fizik Aliante Gamma XM test saddle it you can. Not saying that is the answer but it worked for me. Ovenboi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted October 15, 2012 Share weighing 100 kgs is going to put some pressure on your behind. As you train three things will happen, 1 you will lose some weight, 2 your butt will toughen up and 3 your legs will get stronger and while pedalling your legs will support your weight more. These will all result in less pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted October 15, 2012 Share Selle Italia Max flight gel flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 15, 2012 Share It's called HTFU.A glass of water and a tablespoon of cement with some Eno's in the afternoon. Hahaha.........my Monday just got better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeding Posted October 15, 2012 Share Keep the comments coming. Firstly what does HTFU mean. I am hoping to lose some more weight but my bodyfat is already at 15% but i suppose another 6kg wil make a difference. As far as hours goes, i have been averaging at least 8 hours per week for last couple of months. M L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Keep the comments coming. Firstly what does HTFU mean���� LMGTFY Secondly, I'm moving this to training and nutrition. Sidewinder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted October 15, 2012 Share HardenTheF-ckUp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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