I have a pretty extensive collection of saddles, amassed over the years in a quest for the optimal balance of comfort; toughness; lightweight; how easily the saddle shape allows mounting/dismounting, sliding off the back and generally adjusting body position without snagging my shorts; firmness; width; visual appeal, covering design (I hate exposed stitching that can chafe), the presence or absence of a perineal groove and countless other nuances. I justify...
You may have noticed that roady bibs are significantly less comfortable when you're not on the bike, pulling on the shoulders and bunching at the sides; Assos even mention this in their catalog. We mountain bikers sit a little more upright than roadies. To allow increased maneuverability and improved weight balance, we typically have about 12° less flex in our hips? Because of this, more pressure is concentrated on the...
READ THIS: <https://www.cervelo.com/en/engineering-field-notes/the-four-and-a-half-rules-of-road-saddles> This well considered article discusses now to choose a bike saddle to match your anatomy - there's always been more to it than sitting on the ass-o-meter in the store. Your comfort, or specifically a lack of discomfort, will have the greatest effect on whether your days in the saddle are awesome or whether you ditch biking in favor of Frisbee golf. Before considering...
