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Arione R5 - breaking in.
I have a new bike with an Arione R5. I am finding it incredibly uncomfortable when I move forward on to the nose - it kills my perineum when I move forward on to the TT bars.
Does the nose of an R5 wear in, and is it a long process?
I like the length of the R5, & it is fine when I am sitting back.
I've come off a Selle Italia SLR that is like an armchair, and I am trying to decide whether to persevere with the R5 or go for another SLR. I'd rather not buy another saddle if I can avoid it.
Thanks for the advice!
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Do modern saddles really "break in". Not like real leather saddles. I'd suggest it is more the rider getting used to a saddle than it breaking in nowadays.
Have you used the Selle Italia in a TT position before?
Daft question, but have you got it in the correct position fore/aft and level or slightly tilted?
Hi Tomo,
Thanks for the response. The SLR has definitely broken in - it has become softer and more comfortable, and you can see the indentations where I sit. I have used it a lot in the TT position.
I think the Arione is in the correct fore/aft position - it is still OK when I sit back, but I am on the nose when on the TT bars. It is totally level at the moment. I'm considering tilting it nose down just a touch. Have you tried this?
Cheers,
N