Re: saddle fit, dry spots, pressure

[Robert Ferrand <sadddle@best.com>]

Any theories out there? We have to go beyond theory. We need facts. Extensive interface pressure measurements of good fitting saddles have
established consistent saddle pressures in excess of 50mmHg (1 PSI).  Therefore, the theory that blood flow is reduced to areas of high
pressure is valid to a point, however, when applied to the problem of saddle fit we find that the saddle pressure is consistently higher than
even arterial capillary closure pressure which would, cause consistent large uniform "dry spots" on good fitting saddles, if the "dry spots"
theory were correct. For additional scientific information http://www.saddletech.com/scientif.htm



Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 19:02:08 EST
From: Dbeverly4@aol.com
To: cyclone@snet.net
Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: Re: saddle fit, dry spots, pressure
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Hi Abby!  No flames from California!  I agree with you.  In my experience
those dry spots are a pretty good indicator that subsequently  you will have
soreness, thickening, hair loss, etc. in that exact location.  I've always
assumed that those were pressure spots where the saddle is too tight (at least
that's what I've been told).  Any other theories out there?

Sylvia
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