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Bikes: 2010 Origin8 CX700, 2003 Cannondale Backroads Cross Country, 1997 Trek mtn steel frame converted commuter/tourer, 1983 Univega Sportour, 2010 Surly LHT, Others...

Originally Posted by Stix Zadinia
Anyone has experience with the Planet Bike Men's A.R.S.?
Seems to do reasonably well on the Amazon reviews, and the price is very attractive.
I have. Sometimes I have to use many different saddles on different pedicabs that I have ridden.
They used to make two different Planet Bike ARS saddles, one of them was a lot better than the other.
Stay away from the lycra covered gel version. Crap.
The harder pleather covered foam saddle is actually ok for a lower cost saddle, comfortable even. They just don't last that long under heavy duty, all the time use. Like maybe 1-2 years, where my more expensive saddles have had a longer life but not necessarily more comfortable. I think rail position, tilt, and amount of padding have the most effect on the overall feel of the saddles. Once these factors are handled, I am able to ride on many different makes/manufactures of saddles.
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