Anyone dealt with a fistula down there? Need some saddle recs.

[Dan]

I am hopeful that someone may be able to help me in this search. I have been using an Ergon SMC Sport Gel saddle since I got my Appaloosa last year. It's an okay saddle but I am unfortunately blessed with a health issue that causes reoccurring perianal fistulas. This Ergon saddle has been making me increasingly sore and I think I am going to have to find something else that can provide ample space in the pelvic floor area. If there is anyone here that has dealt with perianal fistulas and has some saddle recommendations, I'm all ears. I hate to think that I will have to get a chamois, but that may be the case for me. For now my max distance is about 20 miles and I am hoping to get to 50+ this year. Getting a saddle with the perineum cutout is absolutely necessary.

[David Ross]

I used Brooks Cambium for years and then a few years ago they just stopped working for me (likely age related). I moved to SQ Labs and never looked back. My issue is the perenium, but I think SQ Labs is worth a try. 

 

On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM Dan <dandu...@gmail.com> wrote:

I am hopeful that someone may be able to help me in this search. I have been using an Ergon SMC Sport Gel saddle since I got my Appaloosa last year. It's an okay saddle but I am unfortunately blessed with a health issue that causes reoccurring perianal fistulas. This Ergon saddle has been making me increasingly sore and I think I am going to have to find something else that can provide ample space in the pelvic floor area. If there is anyone here that has dealt with perianal fistulas and has some saddle recommendations, I'm all ears. I hate to think that I will have to get a chamois, but that may be the case for me. For now my max distance is about 20 miles and I am hoping to get to 50+ this year. Getting a saddle with the perineum cutout is absolutely necessary.

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[Victor Hanson]

Having been through almost the exact issue, they are some $$$$$ but Brooks makes a very nice cut out saddle.  For a max ride of 50< miles, this should be fine.   I have been using WTB Rockets, very hard, however my rear likes it. 

VTW

On Fri, May 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM Dan <dandu...@gmail.com> wrote:

I am hopeful that someone may be able to help me in this search. I have been using an Ergon SMC Sport Gel saddle since I got my Appaloosa last year. It's an okay saddle but I am unfortunately blessed with a health issue that causes reoccurring perianal fistulas. This Ergon saddle has been making me increasingly sore and I think I am going to have to find something else that can provide ample space in the pelvic floor area. If there is anyone here that has dealt with perianal fistulas and has some saddle recommendations, I'm all ears. I hate to think that I will have to get a chamois, but that may be the case for me. For now my max distance is about 20 miles and I am hoping to get to 50+ this year. Getting a saddle with the perineum cutout is absolutely necessary.

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