Replacing saddle, what should I get
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Replacing saddle, what should I get
I recently bought a trek 2.1. Went on a 20 mi ride and the saddle was seriously a pain in the ass, both figuratively and literally.
So now I am looking to replace it but I don't know what to get. I know there are some awesome saddles out there but I would like to keep this under 50$. material does not matter as long as they feel comfortable for long rides and last a reasonable amount of time.
Some local candidate I found:
Selle Italia Turbo (Really like this one, is it worth 45$ though?)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566794160.html
Soma Fabrication:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566797163.html
So now I am looking to replace it but I don't know what to get. I know there are some awesome saddles out there but I would like to keep this under 50$. material does not matter as long as they feel comfortable for long rides and last a reasonable amount of time.
Some local candidate I found:
Selle Italia Turbo (Really like this one, is it worth 45$ though?)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566794160.html
Soma Fabrication:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566797163.html
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Very difficult to answer. It would like asking someone who should you pick for a wife, everyone is so different.
I LOVE Selle Italia SLRs, many people don't.
Many people LOVE Fizik saddles, I hate them.
See if there are a bunch you could try. Get to a shop that can measure your sitbones so at least you start with a saddle that is the right width.
I LOVE Selle Italia SLRs, many people don't.
Many people LOVE Fizik saddles, I hate them.
See if there are a bunch you could try. Get to a shop that can measure your sitbones so at least you start with a saddle that is the right width.
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I recently bought a trek 2.1. Went on a 20 mi ride and the saddle was serious a pain in the ass, both figuratively and literally.
So now I am looking to replace it but I don't know what to get. I know there are some awesome saddles out there but I would like to keep this under 50$. material does not matter as long as they feel comfortable for long rides and last a reasonable amount of time.
Some local candidate I found:
Selle Italia Turbo (Really like this one, is it worth 45$ though?)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566794160.html
Soma Fabrication:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566797163.html
So now I am looking to replace it but I don't know what to get. I know there are some awesome saddles out there but I would like to keep this under 50$. material does not matter as long as they feel comfortable for long rides and last a reasonable amount of time.
Some local candidate I found:
Selle Italia Turbo (Really like this one, is it worth 45$ though?)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566794160.html
Soma Fabrication:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3566797163.html
Specialized has a great rep in saddles if you have a dealer nearby. As if today I picked up toupe expert rbx that I will try out and report back on. They have a lot of saddles in your price range. People also seem to like the fitfzik line but I've never tried one.
Again it's really a try before you buy if you can
Good luck
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I love my fiziik Arione, but thats me. depending on your flexibility, sit bone width, and personal taste, you may or may not enjoy it.
Remember one man's perfect saddle is another man's a$$ hatchet.
Remember one man's perfect saddle is another man's a$$ hatchet.
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You might want to hold onto your current saddle for awhile and see if you can get used to it or you might just wind up buying a bunch of saddles that have the same issue.
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Thanks for the reply. On my previous sold (BD) bike, I had this saddle which I never had a problem with. It says "Velo" on it but BD does not list the exact model. Does someone know what is it? Will email bd too. It looks like this:
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Well, since the OP goes by the name "theEconomist", that would call for a U.K. saddle: Brooks
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If you never had a problem with your BD saddle, I'd say call them and see if you can order one.
There's no benefit at all in speculating what saddle will fit your butt.
There's no benefit at all in speculating what saddle will fit your butt.
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Try tweaking your saddle position and saddle height before giving up on it. Theres nothing magic about any particular saddle...they are mostly about the same. As long as the saddle is sufficiently wide for your ishcial tuberosities, getting the position right is more important than subtle, almost imperceptible differences in shape.
A lot of people will tell you that saddles are highly personal, but this is mostly nonesense. No saddle was designed specifically for any individual persons ass, and none of then are really scientifically designed anyway. If the minute differences in the shapes of different brand saddles were really significant on a person-by-person basis, then it would very unlikely that there is a saddle out there that accidentally matches you behind perfectly.
A lot of people will tell you that saddles are highly personal, but this is mostly nonesense. No saddle was designed specifically for any individual persons ass, and none of then are really scientifically designed anyway. If the minute differences in the shapes of different brand saddles were really significant on a person-by-person basis, then it would very unlikely that there is a saddle out there that accidentally matches you behind perfectly.
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Ever tried Bontrager's new Paradigm? I sweat the guys at Trek swears by it. I maybe looking into replacing my saddle since a lot of my friends who owns a Trek says stock Bontrager saddles suck. Let's see how my @$$ feels by next weekend (getting my final fit tomorrow). If price is the question, I guess I can give that $120 Paradigm a try with their measly 10% discount, but a lot of people are saying that the Romin EVO is the shiznitz...
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A saddle it probably the most personal item on the bike. The right fitting saddle for you is a journey sometimes. What fit on your other bikes? Probably gives you an idea of contour for your comfort. I did switch to Selle SMP last April and it is the ONLY saddle I will ever ride unless someone has a gun to my head. I can get on/off the bike and there is zero aprehension. Hope you find what is best for you.
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You can type ass, people.
If you have moral convictions against it, I'm sorry to tell you that typing a$$ and @$$ are no different. Just type butt, rear, or gluteus maximus if that's the case.
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If you have moral convictions against it, I'm sorry to tell you that typing a$$ and @$$ are no different. Just type butt, rear, or gluteus maximus if that's the case.
/rant
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Obviously, there aren't 42 million saddle combos out there but pretending that any and all saddles will feel similarly good is just silly.
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+1 on the fizik brand.
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You need to ride at least 100 miles on a saddle before you can tell if it's going to work or not. I'd go for a few more rides before buying something new.
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Even on a saddle I know my ass likes, if I haven't ridden a while, if I start riding longer rides my ass will hurt. I think if a saddle hurts quickly then it is probably wrong for your ass. If it takes a couple of hours to hurt, then it probably isn't wrong, just that your ass has not been on the bike enough recently.
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Some bike shops have test saddles they will let you borrow to figure out which one fits. I know pretty much all specialized shops do this.
.....or just take a picture of your butt and i will try to guess which saddle fits the best.
.....or just take a picture of your butt and i will try to guess which saddle fits the best.
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More of the same from me.
Try some adjustments on yours and put some miles on it. I put about 1200 miles on my stock saddle before I decided enough was enough. I had some numbness issues with mine on longer rides. I now ride a Fizik Arione. A saddle test program at your LBS is best, that is what I did, if you have one available to you.
I've been trying to help my wife out with saddle comfort issues. She doesn't seem to believe me that she needs to be on the bike for more than 5 minutes to determine saddle comfort.
Try some adjustments on yours and put some miles on it. I put about 1200 miles on my stock saddle before I decided enough was enough. I had some numbness issues with mine on longer rides. I now ride a Fizik Arione. A saddle test program at your LBS is best, that is what I did, if you have one available to you.
I've been trying to help my wife out with saddle comfort issues. She doesn't seem to believe me that she needs to be on the bike for more than 5 minutes to determine saddle comfort.
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Trek 2.1 has the same saddle as the 2.3 which I have. I was convinced I needed a new saddle for the first 300 miles then broke down and got a fit, now I'm happy with the saddle I have.
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now that I think about it, maybe the pain is caused by the saddle set too high. Will try further adjustment and riding time before replacing it.