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Old 05-20-12 | 07:36 AM
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You've just opened a can of worms with this request. Saddle threads can get VERY opinionated. Having lived through more than a few on this forum, here's what I can tell you.
1. There is no universal agreement on which is the "best", "most comfortable", etc. Each has their own opinion.
2. Sometimes it's an issue of adjustment of the saddle and not the saddle itself. Just a few millimeters in tilt, for example, can make a very big difference in comfort.
3. Sometimes the correct saddle has a lot to do with your overall body position. For example, sitting up in a more upright position will put more of your weight on the saddle.
4. If you can get a good LBS to loan you a saddle to try for a few days and return if not satisfied, that's always a plus.
5. Someone will tell you or state that riding a recumbent will eliminate the issue entirely.
6. Someone will tell you that Brooks is the only saddle you ever need to buy.
Realistically, it is a trial and error process. I currently ride four different saddles. The only things they have in common are: a relatively flat profile on the top of the saddle; they are all fairly firm; they all or at least 150mm wide on the back section of the saddle. Good luck with your search.

Attached are my saddles: Selle Italia SLK - Specialized Toupe - Selle Anantomica - Koobi Xenon
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