Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling - long back-to-back days: firmer or softer saddle?

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knucklesandwich

09-03-08, 09:57 AM

Does anyone have any opinions on saddle choice for a 2 full-day dirt road ride?
I have on my two bikes a Fizik Rondine (slightly softer) and a Selle Italia C2 (firmer).
Both have been comfortable up to about 90+ miles, but am wondring if one would serve me better than the other for 2 consecutive long days?
Thanks,

Machka

09-03-08, 12:56 PM

Firmer ... like a Brooks.

Michelangelo

09-03-08, 03:48 PM

Firmer ... like a Brooks.
Yes, yes, yes :thumb: :)

Can I add: But nevertheless softer ... like a Brooks (I also use a Brooks on dirt roads on my moutain bike equipped with panniers)

HDavidH

09-04-08, 08:01 AM

I'm a Brooks rider too but your Selle should be a good choice. I have one on my Bianchi. Enjoy your ride!

Richard Cranium

09-04-08, 03:09 PM

If one saddle works better than the other - only one saddle works at all.