Comfortable but light saddles?
04-30-06, 09:48 PM
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Comfortable but light saddles?
Hey everyone-
I'm wanting to get a new saddle for my road bike. I want it to be comfortable but also light. Any suggestions?
I'm wanting to get a new saddle for my road bike. I want it to be comfortable but also light. Any suggestions?
04-30-06, 10:06 PM
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The Fizik Aliante is AWESOME, at least for me. The carbon fiber railed version is super comfy, very bling, and 180-190g.
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05-01-06, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PenguinDeD
My Selle Italia SLR is super comfy, and 135g
05-01-06, 07:15 AM
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I switched to an Selle Italia SLK gelflow - its the saddle I've spent my life looking for! whilst it might be a shade heavy (about 200g) - time lost trying to keep different positions on a saddle, its looks, and not losing the ability to have kids made it worth it 
05-01-06, 07:38 AM
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The SLR is freaking awesome.
They tend to be a bit over their "claimed" weight.
They tend to be a bit over their "claimed" weight.
05-01-06, 09:42 AM
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SelleSanMarco ASPide Night Train. Same saddle on tree different bikes.
Weights in at around 140g. I think the Night Train is discontinued,
but the composite and FX are both light weighted
Weights in at around 140g. I think the Night Train is discontinued,
but the composite and FX are both light weighted
05-01-06, 09:43 AM
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I have a Specialized Toupe. It works for me. Maybe it will for you.
Maybe not.
Try one out.
Maybe not.
Try one out.
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Originally Posted by DrPete
The Fizik Aliante is AWESOME, at least for me. The carbon fiber railed version is super comfy, very bling, and 180-190g.
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05-01-06, 10:12 AM
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05-01-06, 11:22 AM
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I like my new Fizik Arione. Weight ranges from about 180 - 240 g, depending on model. Base model comes in cool colors. I've got blue with silver stripe down middle. Can get base model for $110 at biketiresdirect.com Nice review article at: https://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/arione.shtml
