Would you please look at these saddles?
03-22-09, 10:03 AM
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Would you please look at these saddles?
This is my bike ^^^
anyway, I want to get new saddle for my bike, but prices of some are too steep to pay,
and finally, I found some other saddles on ebay.
But, I have no idea which saddle is best deal for me.
Would you please look these saddles and tell me what is the best deal relative to price?
Thanks!
1. WTB devo titanium red saddle
price : $60 +
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...link:middle:us
2. Velo saddle Red ( I like this one, but not sure about quality!)
price : $25
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...link:middle:us
3. Selle italia SLR Red saddle
price : $80 +
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...link:middle:us
4. Velo saddle red 2
price : $30
https://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-VELO-ROAD-TRACK-FIXED-GEAR-BIKE-SADDLE-SEAT-RED_W0QQitemZ350164444118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item350164444118&_trksid= p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A2|294%3A50
03-22-09, 10:11 AM
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https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5210
$21.99. Same shape as the Fizik Arione but without the wing flex
$21.99. Same shape as the Fizik Arione but without the wing flex
03-22-09, 10:16 AM
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Similarly, a lot of people on this forum seem to like the Nashbar Glide, which is also a copy of the Fizik Arione. The glide is on sale right now for $20. https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_175162_-1___
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Is there anything wrong with your current saddle, aside from it not being red? Ignoring the fact that I think a red saddle would look horrible on that bike, if your current saddle is comfortable, I'd look for something similar to it in red. No saddle is a good deal if it makes your penis go numb or your but hurt like it's on fire.
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03-22-09, 10:27 AM
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yep, mine(trek basic saddle) is really good for me now, and I'm a freerider who isn't on the saddle for a long time. Since I cannot try those saddle by person, I wanted to get some suggestion. Thanks again
03-22-09, 10:33 AM
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If you just want to change color, then go to your local chain auto parts place and buy some vinyl spray paint and change the color for like $5. People do it with car interiors all the time.
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i've tried a whole bunch of saddles, and currently the most comfortable is my vintage forte pro sl, but no matter what saddle i use, half way through a 70 mi ride my perineum hurts.. and after yesterdays 70mi ride it's aching pretty bad this morning... how do i find a saddle that doesn't kill my perineum without buying saddle after saddle?
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Well, if you're not in the saddle for a long time, no worries so just get what's most affordable. Selle Italia is the top of those choices (imo) and there's nothing wrong with Velo. Both are designs that have been around for a while.
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Yea, I wouldn't go with red.
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https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5210
$21.99. Same shape as the Fizik Arione but without the wing flex
$21.99. Same shape as the Fizik Arione but without the wing flex
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Like others have said - if your current saddle is OK, don't switch it for another just based on look. You might open up a whole world of cycling discomfort that you didn't need.
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Skip the saddle buy some peddles.
03-22-09, 07:53 PM
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you have some bike fit issues. (and some ugly bike issues too).
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I agree that a red saddle would not be an aesthetic improvement.
I also agree that you could upgrade your pedals.
I also agree that you could upgrade your pedals.
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