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Popped down to Ruislip's Specialized Concept Store this morning for another saddle fit, as I wasn't getting on with the Selle Italia. Got some what I think is unusual advice from them, which I can't say I agree with wholely but have gone with anyway.
So I was told that the correct way to set up a saddle is to angle it so it points toward the handlebars!? This should relieve all pressure on the junk area; but to me this can't be correct and certainly doesn't feel that way either?!
Anyway, I followed their advice but it isn't physically possible to ride with the saddle pointing at the bars as the angle is too steep. I rode the 8 miles home as shown below:
In fairness, the uncomfort was improved although there was a lot of additional pressure felt on wrists and I was slipping forward as expected.
If setup as mentioned the saddle angle would be as below:
I was planning on getting a bike fit through Specialized BG Fit, but after many hours on the road and turbo my current fit (bar saddle now) seems to be spot on. The drop is extreme, but it ties up with my measurements.
Any thoughts?