Reddit reviews WTB Speed Comp Black Saddle
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Dual compound Soft-Shell base, ample padding and a shape that agrees with all.Reacreation Road / MountainSteel RailsSynthetic Cover / Soft-Shell / Standard Padding369gUsage: Recreation Road / Commuter / MountainSize: Mid-Width x Mid-Length (145mm x 265mm)Weight: 369 grams
I upgraded the saddle (longest ride I ever did with the stock saddle was 8-9 miles and I had a sore taint for about 3 days) and it's a lot nicer. I'm not sure if this is the exact model but it's incredibly comfortable.
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Totally normal. I do however recommend a WTB Race Comp saddle. Under 50 bucks on amazon and made a big difference to me. Didn’t add much bulk at all from my stock Bontrager.
The stock seat was so bad my ass quivered every time I even looked at my bike.
Now with my padded boxer shorts (which I prefer rather than padded bike shorts) it is tolerable and my booty no longer fears the ride.
Hope this is helpful!
PS. I am out of shape myself and after riding for about a month now I can tell you it’s one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do if fitness and general health is a focus. Congratulations on taking these first steps!
I’m 240ish and if I can fit this seat you can too!
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Bike shorts can help, but 8 miles is right around where they’re not worth the hassle of changing once I get to work for me. Depending on the bike, you may look at a saddle upgrade. The stock saddle on my FX was too soft and I upgraded to a $35 WTB saddle that made it easier to be on my sit bones even without bike shorts. I’d give it a couple weeks to get used to it first though. If you don’t mind changing at work, a pair of bike shorts are nice. I used wear a pair of road bike shorts under my dress clothes when I could change in my closed office. I stopped when our layout changed to and I had to change in the restroom.
There are lots of bike mounts available for your phone, mine goes in a small Timbuktu top bar bag I have, but mostly really just goes in my pocket unless I need directions.
I don’t have a mirror. You may find it easier to be aware as you do it more. There are good side mirror options for relatively cheap too, you shouldn’t need to spend much. I’d think the ones that mound to the handlebars would be better than those tiny ones that mount to your helmet.
Edit: link to the saddle for my commuter.
WTB Speed Comp Black Saddle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MA0OPD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v.XYCbZ9SNEB2
Top tube bag is along these lines, but more compact. I mostly only use it when I need directions and not for my regular commute.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N2DBVMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CbYYCb9BXQWZT