For the past 15 or more years I've been riding WTB saddles almost exclusively. After much trial and error, I found I really liked the SST. Surprisingly it was dropped from their line back about 2004, so I replaced my worn SST with a Pure V.
The Pure V is a great saddle. I find it extremely comfortable, but I am concerned with the seams on the cover over the long haul. I used one of my Pure V saddles on the Katy Trail back in 2008 with mixed results. I rode 95 miles the first day and was pretty chaffed and sore afterwards. The next day I was able to ride fairly comfortably for about 85 miles to our next stop-over. Because of knee problems (not mine) and to prevent further damage, we decided to stop on day 3 and end the trip in Hermann, MO and there catch the train back to Lee's Summit.
A friend, a veteran of many long distance rides, says if my butt is not toughened up, it'll be a short ride. He's probably right. I am really thinking of trying a Terry Liberator saddle. I wish I could get one down here in Venezuela and ride it for a while.
This problem of prepping from 3000 miles away is one of the more challenging things about this ride.
The Pure V is a great saddle. I find it extremely comfortable, but I am concerned with the seams on the cover over the long haul. I used one of my Pure V saddles on the Katy Trail back in 2008 with mixed results. I rode 95 miles the first day and was pretty chaffed and sore afterwards. The next day I was able to ride fairly comfortably for about 85 miles to our next stop-over. Because of knee problems (not mine) and to prevent further damage, we decided to stop on day 3 and end the trip in Hermann, MO and there catch the train back to Lee's Summit.
A friend, a veteran of many long distance rides, says if my butt is not toughened up, it'll be a short ride. He's probably right. I am really thinking of trying a Terry Liberator saddle. I wish I could get one down here in Venezuela and ride it for a while.
This problem of prepping from 3000 miles away is one of the more challenging things about this ride.
6 comments:
Take care yo ass.
One of the things that is seldom mentioned is a slippery saddle. I think surface roughness, even fine suede, is our enemy. Of course I haven't ridden enough loooong distances to be an authority, just an opinionated one.
Yes...even thinking Brooks on this one. Though I've never used one and that's probably asking for it.
I use a Pure V also and love it... Have a Brooks B17 on my fixie and while I'm not sure about it for the long haul, I am sure it will be more comfortable once it's broken in.
Just ordered a Terry Fly Tri saddle.
http://www.terrybicycles.com/saddles/mens/detail/2164400/current/fly-tri-gel-saddle
Nice saddle! I'm going to need a replacement for my Pure V, starting to tear at the seams.
time in the saddle (training) = time in the saddle (the ride) IMO....but(t) as we discussed off time, some well tested ass ointment to have if needed is a good idea.
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