Originally Posted by
CAT7RDR
Once had a saddle assembly come loose on a wooden bridge and the parts fell into the river below.Felt like a total doofus as other riders saw what happened and unlike helping with a flat, most cyclists do not keep spare saddle parts.So, wearing SPD cleats, I had a nice walk for a few miles until I could reach someone for a ride.Otherwise, I was riding w/o a saddle or walking for about 20 miles.I joined the 21st Century and now carry a smart phone with Uber and Lyft apps just in case.
I lost a saddle due to similar situation. I was just in my teens & had decided to take a super long trek. I knew I couldn't ride home standing the whole way. as it was, I was 2 hrs from home. I called my Mom
