Did the cover make an improvement to the comfort? Does the cover slide any or is it firm?
It's a snug fit and stays in place. The combination of the seat and cover is a huge improvement. I also did a handlebar stem extender which helped also.
My new seat is working good so far but need to do more testing and maybe some adjustments to determine the outcome. Can you send me a link for the cover in case I need to go to that?
I bought mine here in the Philippines at the bike shop where I got my bike.
It's all about your sit bones and the way they line up with the saddle.Substantial comfort is important when riding a bike
Great idea Paul - I got caught off guard heading up to the summit of South Moutain Preserves in Phoenix once (travel through time zones, daylight saving observance, and a brain fart all in one). It was pitch black when I got up top. I had to ride the service road down and then ride sidewalks along the busy road back to the trailhead. One of those sure would have helped me be seen while descending that twisty service road.
Thanks for your reply!
I am Fizik guy myself. and a proper fit for you on your bike is a must. Makes the rides so much better. My first years were messy, now I am dialed in after a fit by a pro cyclist trainer.Thanks for your reply!
It's also about doing the proper seat adjustments which can make or break the comfort tolerance. Size and shape can also make a difference on where the sit bones are positioned. My sit bones could not adjust to the 1st seat no matter what I tried. It was a WTB Salsa seat with thin padding and probably more for performance than a typical bike seat. Most of the research indicated that gel has the best comfort level and so far working out...hope this is the fix
SL8 Saddle | WTB
That had to be a scary experience!
You can never tell who's going to be coming up on a service road. It is scary to be out in the dark on a bike without lighting even on the streets. If it wasn't too far, I would probably tend to walk the bike home rather than risk riding it!
