Originally Posted by
yashinon
I am sure this subject has been beaten and asked a 1000 times. I used a Selle Anatomica X saddle on my Trek Domane for a year or so. I like the saddle but its not sleek or light. After a long cold winter (still winter out BTW), I started looking around for a sleeker but comfy saddle. I started with Fizix and found the Aliante R3 Bull. Looking at Fizik's website, i determined that Bull is the way to go because I am not flexible and I move around quite a bit while pedaling. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I assumed that Bull is for people like me.
The other option that I found is the Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle.
I realize that saddles are very personal and everyone is different. However, I would like to know if "sit bones" are a good way to select a saddle, Is there a saddle that has more cushion, yet remains light? is Fizik's spine concept somewhat accurate? Do saddles have a break in period?
Many of us have searched high and low for a good saddle. Obvious first point is to make sure the bike is properly adjusted for you. I went through literally dozens of saddles over 40 years and ended up convinced i needed a wider saddle due to a wide hip and settled for years with a Brooks professional. Then I got a Fiziik Arione. That was 14 years ago. I’m still riding the same saddle and have never ever looked back. Phenomenal piece of saddle making.