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usclassic
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PedalUma
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The best is the Bontrager Boulevard 205.
Jeremy McCreary
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Something to bear in mind: Adding saddle width and padding to extend a butt-limited riding range may seem reasonable, but it's often the wrong way to go — and not just for performance riding.
Read up on your "sit bones" and how to make sure they're properly supported while minimizing contact with the rest of the saddle.
The hunt for the right saddle can be exasperating and expensive. I learned a lot from a series of trial saddles from a nearby REI store. Their large selection and generous return policy made it possible to try each for weeks and still get a full refund.
Good luck.
Read up on your "sit bones" and how to make sure they're properly supported while minimizing contact with the rest of the saddle.
The hunt for the right saddle can be exasperating and expensive. I learned a lot from a series of trial saddles from a nearby REI store. Their large selection and generous return policy made it possible to try each for weeks and still get a full refund.
Good luck.
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usclassic
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Is that the fluid filled one?
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PedalUma
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I have not used the gel pads one. I have used them on about five bikes including my daily town bike. One was for the woman who is riding 6-hours per day, living in her tent, riding from Seattle to Maine. Supportive comfort is essential in her case. It has ventilation in the middle and there is no contact there. The ischial sit bones are supported but it also flexes quite a bit there. For fun look up ischial callosites, images. You don't want those. As Jeremy mentioned it comes with a 30-day return policy, so hang on to the box and packing materials.
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The most I ride is about 10 milles at a time so no real issue just nit picking. Anyway I found a used one off eBay and made an offer that was accepted it should be more than fine for my grocery runs. I was a little concerned about the fluid leaking which some have experienced but I got such a good deal it is worth any leak risk to try 20% more comfort lol
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It is silicone gel, akin to the stuff around your bathtub or that seals windows and aquariums. I don't think it can leak. It is also used for breast implants so you will be riding on tits. How comfortable can you get?
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Jeremy McCreary
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Cool idea if it could be made leakproof. But I was offended by the shameless saddle fondling at 0:38.
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