Saddle for heavier rider
09-21-11, 11:28 AM
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Saddle for heavier rider
I know saddles are very personal items and everyone's opinion is unique. What I'd like to know is if there are recommended saddles for heavier folks. I weigh between 205 and 210 lbs depending on the day. My LBSs sell specific brands so the selection is limited. There might be better saddles out there that fit my needs that LBSs don't have or are unaware of. For instance, I've heard many Selle Italia saddles are not suited for heavier people due to the flexing in the wider parts. The LBS folks don't mention this.
TIA!
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TIA!
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09-21-11, 11:50 AM
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Just avoid saddles with ti or carbon rails, everything else should work, at least for a while.
See if you can try those Fizik demo saddles, among others.
See if you can try those Fizik demo saddles, among others.
09-21-11, 01:15 PM
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09-21-11, 01:56 PM
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Specialized Toupe Team 143 with hollow Ti rails, minimal padding, and I am also a heavier rider, no issues, ultra comfy...
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Try a Toupe...have your sit bones measured if possible...if not try and ride. I ride a 155mm toupe and 155 Romin. I prefer the Toupe generally.
09-21-11, 08:25 PM
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09-21-11, 10:11 PM
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I'm the OP and I probably should add that I do mostly longer, slower rides. Usually 20 on weekdays and 40 on Saturdays, all at around 17-20 mph pace. So I don't want a racing saddle but one that will allow decent pacing with good support. My goal is to do a century within the next 8 months. I will check out the recommendations given thus far tho.
Thanks all!
Trob
Thanks all!
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09-21-11, 10:13 PM
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09-22-11, 05:29 AM
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Selle SMP Pro or Avant. $$$ but an incredibly comfortable saddle.
09-22-11, 06:40 AM
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I'm a big fan of the Selle San Marco Regal Ti. I Weigh about 225 lb at 8% bodyfat and haven't bent a rail on any of the 3 I own.
09-22-11, 07:25 AM
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09-22-11, 08:56 AM
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Psst...155mm Alias available in the Road Bike Marketplace:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...9#post13262369
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) and I ride a Selle Italia SLR 135g. No problems here.
09-22-11, 03:37 PM
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I have an older nonTi version of this. I'm a big fan
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Clydeosaur: which Aliante do you ride? I see several different variations of that model name.
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09-22-11, 07:30 PM
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No intention to derail the post.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
09-22-11, 07:42 PM
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Trob - It might be profitable to post this question in the Clydesdale and Athena subforum here.
I'm 6'2"/195, and have widely-spaced sitbones. Saddles which have worked for me are the Selle Italia Turbomatic (current production), Specialized Avatar (155mm), and Brooks Team Professional.
I'm 6'2"/195, and have widely-spaced sitbones. Saddles which have worked for me are the Selle Italia Turbomatic (current production), Specialized Avatar (155mm), and Brooks Team Professional.
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No intention to derail the post.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
09-22-11, 09:06 PM
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No intention to derail the post.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
09-22-11, 09:23 PM
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No intention to derail the post.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
Anybody gone from Arione to the Aliante?
Care to compare and contrast?
I can't find a used Aliante to try, and the new ones are kinda expensive if it does not work out. I am a clyde at 215Ibs, and I wonder whether I can find nirvana with the Aliante.
We'll see.
09-23-11, 03:45 AM
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Yes, sports are take offs. With the cost of good saddles,I wouldn't buy without a demo program. Find a shop that carries Fiziks and try them out.