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The saddle part of a bike is designed to support most but not all of the rider's weight. The saddle's nose also assists in balancing and steering.

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Why is it important to have good saddles?

A quality saddle remains the same saddle, long enough for your body to adapt to it. … It also allows the break in to happen in pre-designed ways, which means that break in of your new saddle does not equate to break down on your new saddle. …
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The width of Profile Design Tri Stryke saddle (with cutout)?

Assuming you mean the width at its widest point, 122mm as best I can measure.
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How to make a cutout in a Fizik Arione?

If the base of the saddle is composite, then you could make a cut out. But it is unlikely to last very long. … So find a saddle that works for you, rather than buying a saddle you aren't happy with, and trying to modify it. It makes no sense. …
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Cube Scape seat creaking

In 99 cases out of 100, the issue is that seat clamp at the top of the post that holds the saddle rails is loose, or wearing. Usually loose. …
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Does Selle Italia Flite Genuine Gel have rigid shell?

I would not consider it an especially rigid saddle. …
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Seatpost won't let me set my saddle "level"

Unfortunately, this is a common issue with more basic seat posts. There are 2 options: Use sandpaper or a Dremel to remove the teeth which fix the angles of the seat post. If you make it completel …
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What is the best treatment (not prevention) of saddle sores

Edit: Even better is that all these products which help to heal you after, these same chamois cremes and bag balms, are designed to prevent saddle sores. … They tend to allow the skin contact which is best avoided once saddle sores or chafing come to visit. …
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Replace stock cannondale bad boy jekyll saddle

The stock saddle will be very basic, usually, and replacing is usually a good idea. … Third party saddle will have no problem fitting on your bike, and I would recommend you speak to the guys at your LBS and let them recommend a good saddle for your riding style and body type. …
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Is it possible to fit this Tioga Mc Groove saddle on my bicycle?

Yes, your bike can be fitted with pretty much any saddle. The (metric) allen key on your new saddle is a 6mm. If you're using Standard Allen wrenches its probably a little larger than 7/32". … So you will need to mount the new saddle on your old post, or buy a new post that exactly matches the size from your original one. …
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Is it possible to measure your sit bones at home?

You can do it on any surface which will conform to the shape of your butt, like a piece of memory foam. Sit on it, with your knees higher than your seat by 4-6 inches, then measure the center of the …
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Best rest length for "getting your seat"

Your weight, your physical fitness, the quality of the saddle, and whether it fits your body well will all be a factor here. …
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