Saddle physics...

[aracer]

Originally Posted by MadFurai

This comparison was done before the newest releases, but it at least shows my point about the curvature in the Nimbus Gel compared to the Fusion Freeride and other saddles. Check the post below:

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/sho...07&postcount=1

Oh - I even commented on that thread how the KH Freeride was less curved than a Nimbus Gel

First inspection suggests the Nimbus Slim is just as curved and has the same overhead profile as the Gel (no big news there). Not too worried, as unless it's really awful, if it doesn't work out for distance I'll be happy to have it on the trials/street uni it was bought with.

[maestro8]

Originally Posted by blueharmony

I'm seriously considering a narrower seat as well. My Fusion Freeride is nice and soft but I almost always end up with chafing on my thighs even after a short ride. Maybe too soft. I'd like to try the KH slim one of these days.

I just put a KH Fusion Street on my 36er... much better fit than the Fusion Freeride. I've done a couple 30 mile rides and there's just no saddle soreness anymore.

[uniShark]

Originally Posted by maestro8

I just put a KH Fusion Street on my 36er... much better fit than the Fusion Freeride. I've done a couple 30 mile rides and there's just no saddle soreness anymore.

+1
I switched to the Street for both my 36er and 29er.

[aracer]

Originally Posted by aracer

Will compare with the Nimbus Flat I've just had delivered - and report back on that when I've ridden with it a bit (I think you were asking?) It came with my new custom build Equinox trials, which it probably will eventually find a home on, but to start with I'll probably try it on my muni.

From first riding impressions I think I'm going to like the Nimbus Flat a lot more than the Gel. Have only used it on my new trials uni so far, so no real distance, but enough riding around to get a basic feel. Definitely a lot harder than the Gel, but I don't really mind hard that much. Also feels like a lot less there rubbing and getting in the way, which is really good. Still feel like I'd like something quite a bit narrower (now it's slimmed down in the vertical direction, it really looks big from plan view). Oh, and I can't say I'm minding the amount of curve, though once I've checked I can cope with something that hard on the muni (or at least for distance on my road 29er) I'll probably get a KH Street as well - or a Slim if I'm feeling brave - and see if something flatter is better.

When I get my 29er rebuilt I'll try for a back to back comparison with the Gel riding some distance.

[Chrashing]

Originally Posted by MrImpossible

I have a few pairs of snug fitting brief-type underwear in wicking fabrics like coolmax; they have a pouch in front that keeps everything in place. I wear one of those with the bike shorts over them. It works a lot better than either one of them alone, and no need to be a mad fabric scientist sewing up crazy new garments. Not that there's anything wrong with that...

Hello Mr Impossible,
Sounds worth-wild. I'd like to try that brief-type underwear, please list the name of the product. Thanks

[mtb]

Are you using the Street for muni as well?

[mtb]

Hmmm....

That was meant to be directed at UniShark.

[uniShark]

Originally Posted by mtb

Are you using the Street for muni as well?

Yes. I prefer the KH saddles for the flatter profile. I like the Street because it reduces chafing. Although I don't do super tech muni, I haven't missed the padding vs the Freeride at all.

[mtb]

Originally Posted by uniShark

Yes. I prefer the KH saddles for the flatter profile. I like the Street because it reduces chafing. Although I don't do super tech muni, I haven't missed the padding vs the Freeride at all.

Thanks.

[Dartmech]

The stock seat "nimbus" on my new Titan is pretty nice but still kinda wide so some saddle sore occurred. I just got a KH Freeride and put it on. Can't wait to try it out, it already looks like it will be super comfortable. Narrowish, flat, split down the middle, very nice.
Looking at the flatness of the Freeride vs. most my other saddles is ridiculous. I'll try to report back after I get a 10mile ride in on the 36er with the new seat to compare the results.