I'm looking for a woman to help fit me for a comfortable saddle for long rides. Is there any shop/employee on the Pgh area who specializes in outfitting bikes for women?
kkovacic
2015-05-13 10:02:56
Anyone carrying Specialized saddles would be a good bet. Women generally require a wider saddle. The more upright you sit, also requires a wider saddle (the more aggressive the rider, with lower bars, the narrower the saddle).
I'm not a personal fan of Specialized, but they seem to have the best fit system for saddles...
In regards to saddles with a cut out in the middle, opinions seem to be mixed among the women folk.
Dirty Harry's in Verona might be a good bet.
Goodluck!
headloss
2015-05-13 12:32:00
I've seen women mechanics at both Thick in the Southside and Big Bang in West Mifflin, they might be able to help if others don't chime in with more specific applicable people
sgtjonson
2015-05-13 12:59:16
Kindred in the Strip has really been trying to reach out to women riders over the past year. I suspect (but cannot confirm) that they would have some experience in this area.
swalfoort
2015-05-13 13:32:51
I don't know how many women work at the various Trek stores, but my partner swears by the Bontrager WSD (women specific) saddles. this is road version she likes:
http://www.bontrager.com/model/08800
Bontrager's also got a really good satisfaction guarantee, so even if you just go get one that you think is right, you can take it back if it doesn't work out. They've also got a decent fit system for finding the right saddle width.
willb
2015-05-13 15:07:04
If I'm not mistaken, there's a whole nother previous thread somewhere on here with a lot of good info on this, but I don't feel like thread mining.
One of the best ideas I remember is that some outfit has a saddle lending/testing program where you ride for some set time and return.
edmonds59
2015-05-13 15:12:20
steven
2015-05-14 02:59:33
