MTB Camp & Ride - Knoxville Urban Wilderness and Windrock

Maybe I missed it, but what seat are you currently using?

 

Specialized Body Geometry Henge 143, steel rails

 

I think they call that "The Stranger"

 

They do.

which is fine and all...just not what I want when I go biking haha

 

Pretty good article here. Maybe it'll help? https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/how-to-choose-the-best-saddle/

If you try a new saddle, I'd suggest trying a different shape. Trying the same shape/width/length, probably won't do much. Try to pay attention to where you sit on the saddle too (fwd/back).

 

I should clarify. I'm saying don't try brand X if all things are the same (shape/width/length/cutout, etc). If a 143 is "technically" your size, a 143 in a different shape or design may work. I just meant don't buy the same damn thing made by a different mfg.

 

Yeah I just want to sit on a different saddle if someone has one just to see if I get that immediate “wow that feels good” as a lot of those articles say. I mean 143mm wife doesn’t seem that far off from 150mm, but maybe it’s enough. If you imagine the “inner edge” of my sit bones, that’s definitely where I have the most discomfort.

I might try riding without a chamois and see what it’s like. Since they say pads can sometimes make a seat more uncomfortable.

I have played with the front/back and tilt and not really found a sweet spot.

 

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Oh yea, definitely give that a try. I only go w/o a chamois if it's around town. Otherwise, I'm all about it.

 

You probably know but chamois is not really for padding but for moisture absorption.

 

Other than my first ride on my GT hardtail a few years ago I’ve only ridden with chamois.

but that saddle sucked bad.

just wondering if having extra material back there is a negative for a thicc boi like myself

 

Nope, I didn’t know that.

 

Oops realized a typo on my first post...should’ve said “try riding without a chamois”

 

Yep. Of course, keeping your undercarriage dry is also more comfortable.

 

Don’t usually have too much issue with that though if I know I’m going somewhere right after biking, I do a little baby powder for the boys.

 

Yup! Hopefully not sliding around like it's a slip-n-slide.

 

Well, there are some situations where some moisture on the ol' undercarriage is more comfortable, just not while biking. But I digress....

 

Like when swimming? I like swimming. Lounging in a pool is great.