[Closed] Turbo trainer saddle

I'm not sure there is a perfect answer.

I've tried multiple short nosed saddles and am beginning to wonder what's the point, and cut-outs seem to be a personal thing.

Padding gets a bad rep but I think it's especially important if you're going to be static for an hour (although pushing hard on intense sessions tends to relieve pressure on sit bones anyway).

Yep, just after a bit of inspiration. Interested to see if anyone had bought specifically for the turbo and what works for different people.

I've tried a fabric line (which is on my road bike) a basic get sale that came with my old croix de fer and another random saddle from Saracen road bike. Suffer from pretty bad numbness.

I think I need a cut out, thinking of trying a Trek Aelous, looks like maximum cut out!!

I'm relatively new to turbo's but found getting numbness resolved with altering angle of my saddle. With front wheel raised in block found was getting pressure and numbness so tweaked angle to get rid of it, seems work for hr+ sessions.

Yeah, I loved my Aeolus initially, especially forgiving on my lower back, probably because I could relax pelvis in a more forward position. Only issue was the width of the nose which felt like it was rubbing inner leg.

Bontrager did a Q&A with some online magazine and recommended one of their commuting saddles for turbo duties, big cut out + well padded + cheap, no point spending on carbon rails or lightweight construction on a bike which is going nowhere! 😎

https://bikerumor.com/2021/01/08/aasq-100-bontrager-answer-your-questions-on-indoor-trainer-saddle-positioning/

Yes I did. I was spending a fair bit of time on turbo and would finish a session and not be able to feel my dick…it was completely numb. Then I started getting prostate issues.

Ended up replacing with an ism which helped a bit, but mainly the lesson learned was stand up once in a while and let some blood flow into your boabie ..

Yeah I read that article, was looking at the commuter saddle they recommended but saw the Aelous and feel like the cut out might be more effective.

Same saddle as I have on all my other bikes, I figure if it works for one it works for all.

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tpbiker
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Yes I did. I was spending a fair bit of time on turbo and would finish a session and not be able to feel my dick…it was completely numb.

Quick, rub one out, it'll feel like you're ****ing some other guy off.

Or, wait, I think I might have got that the wrong way round

I’ve got a specialised power something or other which I used to replace the stock saddle that came with mine (125mm saddle so was too narrow). Biggest problem I think is that you are completely static on a turbo so try standing from time to time. I ended up getting a rocker plate which made a huge difference. Expensive though.

Selle SMP was great for me after trying a few. Enables me to push sit bones into raised back and rocks pelvis into good position for trainer.

Tried a Selle Novus (meh), Selle X1 (comfy) and WTB Volt (my no1 outdoor mtb saddle, SMP beats it on the trainer / for road).

While I use Specialized Toupe on road bike which has little padding I got a Selle SMP for the turbo. Base version is heavily padded and works well for me.

After years of trying i found the Adamo podium to be the best by far. I think it is slightly too wide though so will replace with the road at some point (which I think is narrower).

I just use what's on my bike, which happens to be a Specialized Power expert and don't have any issues at all.

I also don't get this "You're completely static" thing, do you lot literally plonk your arse on your saddle and sit & grind away for however long you're on it? You can stand up and move about you know!

It's more that the bike is static laterally. Out on the road the bike moves from side to side a little even when you are sat down. That's what rocker plates aim to replicate. Standing on the turbo just amplifies things, it's really weird especially on the knees.

I just use my road bike on the turbo, make sure everything's level rather than front wheel up or down.

There are instructions online to make your own rocker plate.

Got cheap fabric scoop as it what I have on other bikes, made basic rocker from bit of wood, broom handle, squash balls and curtain hooks. Enough movement to make a difference to comfort.

Rocker plates - I think the linked thread is public but you'll need to join the forum to post: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/rocker-plates-for-trainers/1981 There's links on how to make your own.

Yep build or buy a rocker plate, way better