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04-17-10, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by himespau

Thanks guys. Things to think about anyway. I think a new saddle is top priority and if I can't get it to work for me, then try a better seatpost and if I still can't get it work work, go with a new saddle again at that point. Does that sound like a sensible plan?

Does anyone know why I would have broken two saddles at that same spot? Is it something with the way I'm riding? Crappy manufacturing quality control? Poor design?

This saddle was on the bike when I bought it from craigslist, and the last one was a gift from my parents, but yeah they both were probably really cheap from K-mart or something.

Start with getting a new saddle, any of the mentioned saddles should be fine.
I don't how you ride to know if that is the problem. Do you know what you were doing when they broke? You didn't mention specific seat problems, so I would look for any similar seat in your price point

04-17-10, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by carleton

I'm 250lbs and I've been racing and training Fizik Ariones for years with no problems.

I know two riders who were die-hard brooks guys...till they tried the Arione. No break-in needed, no oiling, no protecting from rain...

I am your size and also rather like my Fizik Arione. It's not perfect but it is way better than the first four saddles I rode. I am hoping it will only get better when the weight starts coming off, whenever that will be.

04-19-10, 06:55 AM

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Thanks guys, I decided to try the wtb rocket that several people recommended. I guess we'll see what happens with regards to fit/comfort when it arrives. Thanks all.

I don't really remember what happened when it broke, I just remember sitting on it one time and feeling it was sagging more on one side.