Saddle advice?
06-07-11, 09:09 PM
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Saddle advice?
So I'm looking at getting a new saddle for my bike, but I'm not thrilled at shelling out much more than $30-50 for one. I know that may sound a little cheap, but my parents (15 year old guy here) were hesitant of the idea of me spending a little over $200 for a bike. I have found two options that seem decent, though I'm not sure which one I'd be better off with.
The first one is off of Nashbar, it's their GR2 Saddle. Seems to get nice reviews, and having been pleased with Nashbar products before, I figure I might try that one as well.
The other option is a used Fizik Arione saddle I could pick up for around $40-60 on Craigslist. I don't know much about it (haven't contacted the guy yet), and I don't think my parents would be happy about driving an hour and a half into Chicago. The biggest problem I have with this is the concept of 'breaking in' a saddle, and this one appears to be worn in pretty well.
In my position, which option would you go with? (I'd be completely open to alternate options as well, provided they're within my measly price range please
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Thanks in advance!
The first one is off of Nashbar, it's their GR2 Saddle. Seems to get nice reviews, and having been pleased with Nashbar products before, I figure I might try that one as well.
The other option is a used Fizik Arione saddle I could pick up for around $40-60 on Craigslist. I don't know much about it (haven't contacted the guy yet), and I don't think my parents would be happy about driving an hour and a half into Chicago. The biggest problem I have with this is the concept of 'breaking in' a saddle, and this one appears to be worn in pretty well.
In my position, which option would you go with? (I'd be completely open to alternate options as well, provided they're within my measly price range please
)Thanks in advance!
06-07-11, 09:15 PM
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Go to your LBS and ask to see some "take off saddles". Essentially people who bought a bike and didn't like the stock saddle, so the LBS has it laying around. Usually they will sell these for like $20-$30 just to get rid of them, but if they have a decent selection sometimes you can score an awesome saddle super cheap. If you have a specialized dealer nearby, you can get a Riva for about $30 new, and while not an amazing saddle, it's probably better than most options in that price range.
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Go to your LBS and ask to see some "take off saddles". Essentially people who bought a bike and didn't like the stock saddle, so the LBS has it laying around. Usually they will sell these for like $20-$30 just to get rid of them, but if they have a decent selection sometimes you can score an awesome saddle super cheap. If you have a specialized dealer nearby, you can get a Riva for about $30 new, and while not an amazing saddle, it's probably better than most options in that price range.
And I don't have a specialized dealer nearby. =/
EDIT: Just realized that I'm going on a group ride with one or two of the staff members tomorrow as well. I'll ask them.
06-07-11, 09:21 PM
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Used Ariones are usually already worn out - yes its possible to wear out an Arione - they get saggy in the middle.
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Here you go kid. I had one of these and it was fine.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...&MODE=SPECIALS
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