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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Ass man

So while I'm on the current topic of equipment...I wanted to switch to my normal bike and the dilemma of possibly getting a new saddle. My current San Marco "Angel" Aspide Arrowhead has been so-so. I've had it for two years...but this past year it started to bother me a bit. Nothing crazy like incurable saddle sores...but a little bit of fatigue under my left quad.

Reasons I do like it:
1) Light...180 grams with ti rails
2) Gotta love the color combo
3) Cutout helps the little guy. At least thats what I tell myself.


So back to the problem...which could be two things:
1) Slightly different position on the bike. On the flats I've pushed a bit more forward this year...resulting in a slightly more aero tuck and resting further forward on the saddle. Only my left side feels it...so obviously I've favoring that side.
2) Or my ass/quad is suddently not agreeing with the shape below...


The curve I outline in red is where its coming from. The San Marco Era saddle I have has a similar curve...although a bit fatter. I firmly believe it is NOT the minimal nature of the Aspide that is causing my discomfort...but more the actual curvature.

So I am thinking of trying a new saddle with a much different curve in that area. Options I am thinking of:
1) Selle Italia SLR
2) Fizik Arione

Both minimal (the SLR much more so)...but they have a much different profile in that area. This winter will hopefully give me more clarity...

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