Hi, I'm building up a road bike for my good lady and was wondering whether the ladies of the forum ride on 'women' saddles?
Should I be looking at WSD saddles or will she be fine on anything non WSD?
Thanks for any help.
Lady saddles?
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Re: Lady saddles?
Postby Mulger bill » Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:10 pm
Depends on her bum and girly bits Crawf. Some can ride anything, some can't.
If you've got a usable saddle in the shed, give it a go and ask your GL what she thinks.
Shaun
If you've got a usable saddle in the shed, give it a go and ask your GL what she thinks.
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Re: Lady saddles?
Postby emc » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:43 am
Hi Crawf
I have a Brooks B17 ladies on my bike and whilst I find it comfy next time I would definitely go with the mens version (or when I become financial again I will just upgrade) because I find the ladies version is too short in the nose and I dont have enough fore/aft bum movement. I have a Terry liberator saddle on my other bike and this too is a great saddle. I have never had too much of an issue with saddles. Sure some have been more comfortable then others but I always make it a habit to get off the saddle every ten minutes or so on a ride anyway and have a wiggle and a stretch of the bum cheeks.
Kazz
I have a Brooks B17 ladies on my bike and whilst I find it comfy next time I would definitely go with the mens version (or when I become financial again I will just upgrade) because I find the ladies version is too short in the nose and I dont have enough fore/aft bum movement. I have a Terry liberator saddle on my other bike and this too is a great saddle. I have never had too much of an issue with saddles. Sure some have been more comfortable then others but I always make it a habit to get off the saddle every ten minutes or so on a ride anyway and have a wiggle and a stretch of the bum cheeks.
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Re: Lady saddles?
Postby fixie » Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:37 pm
+1Mulger bill wrote:Depends on her bum and girly bits Crawf. Some can ride anything, some can't.
If you've got a usable saddle in the shed, give it a go and ask your GL what she thinks.
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Re: Lady saddles?
Postby Crawf » Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:02 pm
Looking at saddle dimensions, 'lady' saddles are generally just shorter, have more padding and have a width of 140mm+
I've got 2 saddles that are 140mm, so I'll start with those.
Cheers
I've got 2 saddles that are 140mm, so I'll start with those.
Cheers
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Re: Lady saddles?
Postby jolie » Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:17 pm
As a female. I think the saddle must be comfortable, maybe a little soft.
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