How long does it take to get used to ISM saddle?
How long does it take to get used to ISM saddle?
Took me about 20 hours of riding to get used to it. I use it on my tri bike and it is excellent for long rides in avoiding numbness.
Where do you sit on ISM saddle?
With traditional-style saddles, the rider tends to sit towards the rear with the saddle nose in between the rider’s legs. ISM has eliminated the front two to three inches, or five to eight centimeters, of saddle nose, so the front of the saddle must be set up this much further to the rear.
Where does the ISM saddle need to be?
Your ISM seat needs to be about five millimeters lower, in order to maintain the same body height. As you can see, although the ISM saddle is further to the rear, and slightly lower than the traditional seat, the rider’s position has not changed. ISM saddles simply move the seat to a more optimal location under the rider’s body.
Can a noseless saddle be used as a saddle?
The setup isn’t like a regular saddle (advice on this can be found on Youtube etc) as you sit very far forward. Apparently some people find they can take a few rides to get used to as well although I got on with mine from the beginning.
How does the ISM seat change body position?
NOTE: These guidelines do not change the rider’s body position compared to a traditional-style saddle. The proper positioning of the ISM saddle is simply removing the uncomfortable saddle nose from under the rider’s soft tissue areas. ISM’s patented shape and design has eliminated the nose area of the saddle.
Why do triathletes wear noseless saddles on their bikes?
Triathlete/TT bike position puts a lot more weight through the bars due to armrests and ‘forward’ saddle position in comparison to regular road position plus the pelvis is tilted forward and hip angle is more open. I know guys who use them for TTs but stick to regular saddles for road use.