Dam, the more I look at that the more I'm wondering if that saddle isn't bridging on him....Where the hair is so light is where I'm talking about it gets ruffled. I put the saddle on forward and slide back to to keep the hair smooth.
On these short rides I've been taking, I haven't been putting the cushion on. Maybe next time I will and see what it looks like when i get back.
Becky
Well, phooey if I can tell, but if it was bridging, wouldn't you have the dry pressure points at front and back? It could also be that he's only just barely sweating enough to really tell, and where the pad get's good contact along the bars, the pad is wicking it up and he stays wetter where the saddle ~isnt~ because he's got his winter coat on.
That said, I'd ride with the cashell all the time, because the cushioning in the saddle and the pad will form fit him to some degree over time and I think it's better if you keep it consistant.