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Old 02-14-13, 05:44 PM
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Saddle suggestions

Been off the bike for 4 years, had a kid, got fat. Decided it was time to get back on The proverbial horse and found a bike on craigslist that had what I wanted and pulled the trigger. Khs aero comp with old 105 dt shifters, but quality gear none the less. Just got back from my first ride in 4 years, managed 14 miles at a painfully slow pace but it felt good, except for the saddle. I basically have no extra money but that torture device has got to go. Whats the best I can get for my dollar right now, im not hardly up to snuff on bike parts and prices anymore.


And heres the new ride

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the price is right and you could get one to match your bike. No one has to know it's for a fixie.

https://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Bicy...886447&sr=1-10
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Ever ride with one?
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Originally Posted by Dead Roman
Ever ride with one?
I have not but for under $20 (with shipping) It may be worth a shot. Iv'e been looking on CL for a while now for a new to me saddle for my old bike and there's virtually nothing. I checked the Dallas/Fort Worth CL after I read your post and couldn't find anything there either.

I am considering trying this seat out myself because I just bought a new bike and don't want to spend too much on my soon to be fixie. I'm converting an old Diamondback Master TG into a DIY fixie on a serious budget.

If I end up getting it I will come back to this thread and let you know my opinion.
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Check out the Selle Italia Flite series. I found them to be immediately comfortable. Also keep in mind that since you are coming off a long break from cycling, even a decent saddle is going to require that your rear end get broken in along with it. I started riding a Selle Italia SLR after a year off the bike due to deployment overseas and it was pure torture at first. The Flite was my solution. After getting back on the SLR, and after giving it a couple hundred miles, I am totally comfortable on it and love it.
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I will recommend it because it has been a godsend for me, but this doesn't mean it is THE answer for you...


Specialized Romin evo pro
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It might be out of your price range but SMP saddles have worked the best for me. It took me six saddles before I found the SMP saddles which solved my problem

https://www.sellesmp.com/smp4bike/en/evolution
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Originally Posted by bianchi10
I will recommend it because it has been a godsend for me, but this doesn't mean it is THE answer for you...


Specialized Romin evo pro
+1 Love my Romin Evo
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I've tried a ton of saddles. For me, none better... Brooks B17.
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Originally Posted by BoomMcNasty
the price is right and you could get one to match your bike. No one has to know it's for a fixie.

https://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Bicy...886447&sr=1-10
Never trust a saddle from a "fixie" company.... they are most likely bottom of the barrel hatchets targeted in fruity colors for kiddies.

OP, I think you should consider a second hand or a take off (via your LBS) saddle if you're trying to stretch your dollar.

As far as comfort goes, if it hasn't been mentioned in here already, our bums cannot tell what your bum will like if comfort is what you're looking for in a new saddle.
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No local shop that offers freebie demo saddles so that you can try a few before pulling the trigger? With that said The Specialized Toupe and Phenom work for my butt.
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Charge Spoon is my favorite saddle. OMG it shot up to $28. Shoulda bought a case when they were still $26

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...1&category=149
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I hear what everyone is saying on break in time. I still remember what its like and my butt is killin me today. The seat that came on the bike, however, is truely terrible. It literally just jams up in your crack. Its like sitting on the top rail of a fence, truely agonizing. I found myself trying to hover over the seat as much as I could. I appreciate all the suggestions, ill be lookin into all of them.
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Wow, i see some 200 dollar suggestions. Im more in the 50 and under range lol.
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there are a lot of copy cat type saddles. If you go to Performance, you'll get an idea of their brand of saddles.

Find the expensive saddle, measure it, and see if Performance has one similar to that.
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Originally Posted by Dead Roman
Wow, i see some 200 dollar suggestions. Im more in the 50 and under range lol.
Yeah, you gotta post a price range. Not many poor roadies out there
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does any know what width this saddle is?

Originally Posted by BoomMcNasty
the price is right and you could get one to match your bike. No one has to know it's for a fixie.

https://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Bicy...886447&sr=1-10
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I dunnno but it reminds me of Zorak.
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Originally Posted by BoomMcNasty
I checked the Dallas/Fort Worth CL after I read your post and couldn't find anything there either.
I have a bin of takeoffs, and would be happy to let you try out some of them to see if any work better for you. I prefer a brooks on my own bikes, so I have some decent takeoffs in my bin, along with some of the usual junk. I'm on the Ft. Worth side of the fence and work in Irving, if that helps. PM me if interested.
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https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-St...et+bike+saddle

or their

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Co...et+bike+saddle

are good inexpensive choices
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Makes no sense to buy a saddle now. You've take one ride, you probably have half a dozen adjustments to make at least. Lower the saddle, for starters.
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Originally Posted by Commodus
Makes no sense to buy a saddle now. You've take one ride, you probably have half a dozen adjustments to make at least. Lower the saddle, for starters.
+1

A few more rides might help you decide if the saddle truly is causing you pain and that the source of the pain isn't just getting used to riding again. And from the picture, it looks like your seat if pretty high and the stem is pretty flat, so that may be forcing you over into an uncomfortable position.

Might be worth it to have someone at your LBS fit your bike to you. That might also help to make riding more comfortable.
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That bike is set up pretty aggressively. Are you sure it isn't too small for you? In any case, ebay is a good place to hunt for decent slightly used saddles at lower prices. You may have to buy and sell a few times before you find a saddle that works for you. It is very individual. If you want something decent and relatively inexpensive, the forte pro sl saddle from performance bike is pretty good for the money. Remember that more padding does not equal more comfort for most people.
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I agree to give it a few rides, make some adjustments. Your glute muscles need a little time to re-strengthen and adjustment may help significantly. That said, I switched to Selle SMP in April 2012 and it is the only saddle I will ever use. Perfect for my stuff. Can get on or off the bike with zero aprehension or thought of comfort. Hope you find what fits you.
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