Now there's an original thread topic!

After finally finding a comfortable saddle, a Selle Italia Q-bik flow, I have another problem with it. I commute in jeans. The round trip is a little over 8 mi every day. The seam of the jeans, I suppose, has worn through the cover on the narrow part of the saddle on both sides. It has only taken about 600 miles for that to happen.

Should I try to go up the product line at SI or, will I run into the same problem with the higher end covers? Don't mind spending a bit more, but they may have the same problem.

Also looking at the Charge Spoon. I like the price on that one and it's shape is very close to the Q-bik flow. I know it does not have a cutout, but I rode the factory saddle for a bit with no cutout and lacking that feature did not seem to be a problem.

I'm sure there are others with short commutes that ride in jeans, cargo shorts or something with a seam. What have you folks had good luck with?

He tougher of the two materials is gonna win every time and denim is pretty strong. I ride a leather saddle on my commuter it's 35 years old and I'm pretty sure indestructible.

I've had pretty good luck not riding my bike in jeans.

There's not many people that don't like the Spoon. Universal has over 25 reviews. Of course it didn't work for a few, no saddle is going to work for everyone, but it's got a 4+ rating.

I've had one for most of this season and it's still on the bike. I use it around town, usually around ten miles and wear anything that I want with it. Not a lot of time in jeans though, Georgia summers and jeans don't mesh well.

Due to my crazy large leg muscles, i buy a size large in loose fitting cut jeans, and they are never an issue. The problems only come when its 2 degrees out and i'm wearing 2 thermal pants and 1 pj pants under the jeans.

- Andy

Obviously jeans are not the ideal attire. However, shorts are not permitted in our office. Also, part of the attraction to riding is that it's just so easy to hop on the bike and go. I only have to change shirts while I'm cooling down. Rode a Cloud 9 from Sunlite for a year on my hybrid with no signs of wear to the saddle. It didn't work on the drop bar bike. As fiz pointed out, it's kind of a battle between 2 materials. I don't think I would like a Brooks because of the "slick" aspect. Maybe something with a real leather cover is what I need. I was just hoping someone else commuted in jeans and could recommend a saddle.

I've never tested it but I'm sure that my lycra cycling attire is not allowed in our office (even if I put on a clean dry one). Why don't you ride in shorts and change to work clothes when you arrive; you're already changing shirts, why not pants too?

I can see not changing pants if it's a short ride. Anything more than a few miles and shorts will be much more comfortable.

As far as saddle materials, I think real leather is going to be your only option. Not many materials can put up with daily abuse from denim.

I now wear sweat pants* with suspenders..

*nylon outside, a polyester polar-fleece lined a compound knit fabric. .... black hides chain schmuzz..