another saddle suggestion thread
12-22-09, 09:14 AM
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car dodger
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another saddle suggestion thread
I also posted this in C&V, but input here would be appreciated -
For this:
I will be using the original fork. Campy parts. Cinelli track bar.
I have a white turbo saddle I could use, also a black rolls saddle.
But I'm inclined to get a black brooks swift.
Thoughts, or other suggestions?
For this:
I will be using the original fork. Campy parts. Cinelli track bar.
I have a white turbo saddle I could use, also a black rolls saddle.
But I'm inclined to get a black brooks swift.
Thoughts, or other suggestions?
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12-22-09, 09:25 AM
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the white turbo would look great. as for the brooks, unless its something narrow (like a swallow) I think that it would look a bit odd on that.
12-22-09, 09:36 AM
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yea.. something white would look nice.
But saddle is all about comfort. Brooks have white saddles now. Damn expensive. I was looking at the Selle San Marco earlier. Looks good too.
But saddle is all about comfort. Brooks have white saddles now. Damn expensive. I was looking at the Selle San Marco earlier. Looks good too.
12-22-09, 09:55 AM
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I can compare both on the frame before I decide. The turbo is fairly comfortable to me already, the brooks would require a brake-in period of course.
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12-22-09, 11:14 AM
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yea, but after the break-in, it's so comfortable. I run a brooks swift. I'll def recommend it.
12-22-09, 02:52 PM
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ride whatever feels good. its not like anyone can see the saddle while you're riding anyway. looks are the least important thing when it comes to a saddle.
12-23-09, 08:54 AM
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That is such a badass frame dude. Concor that ***** up.
12-23-09, 09:19 AM
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Well I'm probably going to go w/ either the turbo or rolls at first, and wait for a deal or just save up for a cinelli or concor.
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12-23-09, 09:26 AM
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I'd skip the Rolls if I were you, those things are for beach cruisers. I have a vintage Super Turbo and a vintage Concor Max, and the Turbo is great, but my Concor feels much more comfortable.
I paid $60 for my Turbo, and $70 for my Concor. They can be had pretty inexpensively if you keep an eye out.
I paid $60 for my Turbo, and $70 for my Concor. They can be had pretty inexpensively if you keep an eye out.
12-23-09, 09:51 AM
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Here are the turbo and rolls I have:
I don't think the rolls is exactly beach cruiser spec but I do like the looks of your concor better.
I don't think the rolls is exactly beach cruiser spec but I do like the looks of your concor better.
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12-23-09, 10:21 AM
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Oh yea that rolls looks good. My buddy has the Titanium version with the silver accents and the smooth top, not nearly as cool.
12-24-09, 08:31 PM
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too late! I just ordered a black ti swallow from ben's...1/2 price but no box!
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12-24-09, 09:02 PM
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yuck.
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12-25-09, 07:24 AM
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my saddle choices for all my bikes are based on several things, comfort being one important part, but not the only determinant. All my bikes but one are vintage so I don't slap just any thing that works on them.
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12-25-09, 09:09 AM
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I have a Brooks Ti Swift on one of my bikes, and it looks and feels the best of the Brooks saddles, to me.
