Road Cycling - Moon Saddle

Anyone ever use a Moon saddle? I saw their add in Bicycling and went to their web site, http://www.moonsaddle.com and it looks like a croissant! The write up, obviously biased!, says what a great saddle it is, innovative, etc, and for only $60.

When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

So, any Moon saddle users out there?

I saw the same ad and looked at the pictures.
Don't think I'll buy one. I'd be afraid of sliding forward and ... er ... doing some damage. :rolleyes:

Pretty radical design... Personally I thing it's going to be a VERY tough sell.

Why is the MoonSaddle - 3 Color Tie-Dye shown fitted front to back ? Or is the bike on reverse gear ? |o|

http://www.moonsaddle.com/ordering.htm# (http://)

I think the fact that it's pictured with riders wearing blue jeans says it all...

Originally posted by CarlJStoneham
I think the fact that it's pictured with riders wearing blue jeans says it all...

Good point.... :D

Originally posted by CarlJStoneham
I think the fact that it's pictured with riders wearing blue jeans says it all...

That, and in the picture it seems to be digging into the person's thigh.

This saddle or variations of it has come up in the past, I seem to remember you actualy use the nose of your saddle to help you steer your bike and without a nose to the saddle it is actualy harder to control your bike.

It says you can mount it in either direction. Try that with a real saddle! ;)

Sorry to say but it looks like it would hurt...For both guys and girls.
Marie

Is that a Merlin or a Colnago in that picture?

I'm not sure if you can shift backwards and forwards for different terrains (hills and flats).

Maybe when they post testimonials from racers and the like, then I'd take it into consideration.

It seems like it's meant for easy going riders.

Feel the breeze?? Haha.. ummmmm OK.

Personally, as much as I would welcome a better saddle design than the traditional shape I am just not convinced that this is it..

The current saddle shape has evolved over YEARS. There are reasons behind all the seeming madness.

The nose for example is pretty important to controlling the bike. Next time you are doing a sharp turn note the fact that you likely use the nose a little to make it work well.

cAPS

I've been riding with a moon saddle for 5 years now. I do group rides, triathlons, and cross-country rides with it. And I get a lot of sh** from friends, but it's comfortable to ride on, and a saddle with a nose is not. I shouldn't let this out, but my friends call it The Mustache Ride.

It seems there are some misconceptions about this saddle. Two problems have been stated by people that have probably never used this saddle: that the ends get in the way and that the rider will slide forward. The rider sits on on the sit-bones, which means the rider sits on the middle of the saddle. The ends (or tips) are swept back so the thighs never come into contact with them. In fact, in my opinion, the ends or tips of the saddle are pointless. A better design would be a simple ledge to sit on. When riding I do sometimes standup and reposition myself more backward, but there is little sliding.

I've never seen anyone else with a moon saddle or any other noseless saddle. If you hate sitting on your junk (well, perineum) then it's great. I also can get into a more comfortable aero position and be comfortable there all day. The ONLY downside is the looks from other riders. Too bad cyclists can be so snobby.

I suppose it is less stable... if you ride without your hands.
With reports of numbness from standard saddles I'm surprised more riders don't choose a noseless saddle.

The nose for example is pretty important to controlling the bike. Next time you are doing a sharp turn note the fact that you likely use the nose a little to make it work well.

I forgot my saddle and post once when I went to a group ride (MTB). I decided to do the ride anyway. Made it 5 miles before I gave up. The bike was all over the place. I knew I used it for control, but didn't realize how much of a difference it would make. I won't forget my saddle again nor will I buy any saddle without a nose. Maybe it would work on a trike.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/SoK_ef_FZ5I/AAAAAAAAJR0/XHcgfFGsfb8/s400/wood+seat+1.jpg

I've been riding with a moon saddle for 5 years now. I do group rides, triathlons, and cross-country rides with it. And I get a lot of sh** from friends, but it's comfortable to ride on, and a saddle with a nose is not. I shouldn't let this out, but my friends call it The Mustache Ride.

It seems there are some misconceptions about this saddle. Two problems have been stated by people that have probably never used this saddle: that the ends get in the way and that the rider will slide forward. The rider sits on on the sit-bones, which means the rider sits on the middle of the saddle. The ends (or tips) are swept back so the thighs never come into contact with them. In fact, in my opinion, the ends or tips of the saddle are pointless. A better design would be a simple ledge to sit on. When riding I do sometimes standup and reposition myself more backward, but there is little sliding.

I've never seen anyone else with a moon saddle or any other noseless saddle. If you hate sitting on your junk (well, perineum) then it's great. I also can get into a more comfortable aero position and be comfortable there all day. The ONLY downside is the looks from other riders. Too bad cyclists can be so snobby.

I suppose it is less stable... if you ride without your hands.
With reports of numbness from standard saddles I'm surprised more riders don't choose a noseless saddle.

Can you show us a picture of your bike?

Or at least tell us why you resurrected a 6 year old thread??