Red Zone Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Is it the Carbon Arione? I have heard that they are pretty harsh. I have a really hard Selle Italia carbon potato chip of a saddle on my road bike, it always bites me in the bum for a while when I move from the TT or MTB, takes a few weeks of regular riding to get used to it.
Red Zone Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Oh and since you are doing 70.3 I suppose clip on bars are going to happen soon, this will also bring a new position and probably a bit more discomfort as well
skipperw Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 It's the manganese with wingflex. Still debating aerobars. I first want to see how I enjoy this triathlon thing.
crasher Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I had my roadbike done with them and also using the Arione I have a Gobi on mountain bike so was happy to stick with the brand.. Saddle felt perfect after one ride so you need to change something if you are still battling after a month because you should be comfortable by now.
HappyMartin Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Saddle fit is about width. Your sit bones need to make contact with the saddle in the correct place. Then there is fitness. If you are unfit you tend to sit like a lump on the saddle. Even a lazy boy can hurt your bum in that case. If you are actually pedaling with any commitment your weight is largely on your feet. As you press on the pedals it unweights your bum. If you don't press on the pedals yor bum then presses on the saddle. Pain results Loose cog 1
Patchelicious Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Did they make you buy one of their Fizik saddles?
Loose cog Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Lot's of truth in Happy Martin's post. Don't sit for long periods in the saddle without getting off on to the rails. Use every gradient to get out of the saddle for a bit. Not only does it relieve pressure on your butt it allows blood flow to increase to your legs. The same applies to your hands. Change position often and stretch the arms out behind you to relieve tension in the neck. Sounds if you guys & girls have good quality saddles so they shouldn't be a problem.
skipperw Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 Did they make you buy one of their Fizik saddles? No. I bought the bike with the Fizik.
'Dale Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Arione is for the race snakesAntares, my choice, more surface area for the ol' bum bum Give it a few rides and with no obvious adaptation, search for another
HOEKVLAG Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 I've got an Arione saddle on the road bike and then found it harsh to move to the MTB. Changed the saddle on that to a Tundra (which is Fizik's MTB equivalent of the Arione) and although nobody can say that their behind is without blemish after a long ride I find that it is easier to switch between the two. skipperw 1
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