As a result of buying a new bike over the winter I have recently switched onto a new saddle, the Selle Italia SLR XP.
Since I started riding the bike in Mid Feburary i have loved it apart from one thing – the saddle. Until recently i’d be suffering severely after only about 25 miles on each ride. No matter how i shifted my position i just couldn’t get comfortable.
My misery was only compounded when I went online to read reviews of this particular saddle. All i found were reviews saying how it was the moost comfortable race saddle they’ve had and how it is a great choice for longer rides. Hmmmm.
Well after spending about 3 months riding on it (and taking the pain) I was all but ready to sell it and try a different brand. However finally it seems I have finally broken it in, or rather, my butt has been broken in. I’ve recently ridden a couple of 80 mile training rides without hurting too much. So it just goes to show that if your new saddle is proving difficult to get used to then sticjk with it…..sometimes these things take time!
