So, what's under your bum?
02-12-17, 08:44 AM
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Right now, Terry Falcon Y. I also want to check out the Liberator Race. The Falcon Y has proved good for my 60-milers. I'll give it a 7.9 out of 10.
Got a great deal on a NOS early-90's Brooks Team Pro S, and although I have only ridden short distances with it so far, it is working out.
Got a great deal on a NOS early-90's Brooks Team Pro S, and although I have only ridden short distances with it so far, it is working out.
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02-12-17, 09:16 AM
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Brooks England Men's Cambium C17 Carved Saddle as I have wide sit bones. 110 miles is my max on this saddle.
02-12-17, 09:49 PM
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I have a Selle SMP Carbon Rail Glider on my Dogma. I had a Fizik Arione on the TCR but it just wasn't cutting it anymore so I swapped it out for a Glider on that one as well. I tend to drift up towards the nose of the saddle and the long cut out along with the beak really increases the comfort level.
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I have a Terry Liberator (pre-Gel i believe) and love it. At first i had a bit of an adjustment to how my sit bones positioned on it, but now i wouldn't trade it for anything!
I should probably start looking for a replacement as mine is getting pretty beat up from bike falls, etc. Not so sure i'd want a Gel seat like the new Liberators use...
I should probably start looking for a replacement as mine is getting pretty beat up from bike falls, etc. Not so sure i'd want a Gel seat like the new Liberators use...
02-15-17, 01:45 AM
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I have a Selle SMP Carbon Rail Glider on my Dogma. I had a Fizik Arione on the TCR but it just wasn't cutting it anymore so I swapped it out for a Glider on that one as well. I tend to drift up towards the nose of the saddle and the long cut out along with the beak really increases the comfort level.
02-15-17, 05:52 PM
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it has been this phenom, though I have a Prologo on my other bike.
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02-18-17, 02:49 PM
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The two Raleighs I have, which I am quite fond of, A GS Comp and Team 531, would be better suited with a Brooks. I haven't been that successful in obtaining the broken in right used Brooks, for the right price. I am looking at the newer Brooks, there are some sweet models, but was wondering about break in period on some.
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02-18-17, 05:18 PM
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My stoker uses that seatpost on our tandem. She really likes it.
It's interesting to me that many manufacturers' saddles have coalesced around this form. I have 4 Velo Senso saddles like this (ebay, $35):
It's interesting to me that many manufacturers' saddles have coalesced around this form. I have 4 Velo Senso saddles like this (ebay, $35):
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Turbo on 2 bikes, B-17s on 2, and a Unicanitor on the racy one. Oh, also a mesh seat on the trike.
02-18-17, 06:43 PM
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Brooks on every bike except my mountain bike which is a WTB.
2 x Brooks B17's
2 x Brooks Team's
1 x Brooks Cambium C17
2 x Brooks B17's
2 x Brooks Team's
1 x Brooks Cambium C17
02-18-17, 07:44 PM
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02-18-17, 08:09 PM
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NABodie,
The only downside is that they are a tad on the heavy side compared to a comparably priced WTB or similar. Plus they have a straight nose which for mountain biking supposedly isn't optimal. Most MTN bike saddles curve down at the nose do they not?
Beautiful quality saddle no doubt.
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The only downside is that they are a tad on the heavy side compared to a comparably priced WTB or similar. Plus they have a straight nose which for mountain biking supposedly isn't optimal. Most MTN bike saddles curve down at the nose do they not?
Beautiful quality saddle no doubt.
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02-19-17, 04:58 AM
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The saddle that came on mine is straight, as for the weight, I doubt it weighs much more either.
02-19-17, 07:52 AM
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Yesterday I found a Selle San Marco in very good condition for 1.50
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Origin8 on the '87 Miyata 712 Competition.
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I use the Cambrium 17 on my commuter bikes and my folding bike. My unusual choice is using the Specialized Power on my mountain bikes. I started by using one on my SS MTB because I am on and off the saddle so much and theses never get caught on my riding shorts, then figured out they are very comfortable for me.
02-19-17, 09:51 AM
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I've been happy with Specialized. My favorite is the Romin, but I have had a couple of Phenom's. Least favorite is the Toupe, but even it is fine for up to a couple of hours.
02-19-17, 07:18 PM
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I reckon it is because it is surprisingly comfortable for long rises. Only have a few rides this year so far, and I haven't had to break in my butt to my saddle as I do starting out most years.
02-19-17, 10:54 PM
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nine mile skid on a ten mile ride
nine mile skid on a ten mile ride
02-20-17, 09:48 AM
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They look like they would be very "sticky."
I have Prologo gloves with CPC and they are very grippy.
02-20-17, 09:58 AM
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The carbon fiber spyder imitation is on my road bike, and the Vader on the fixed gear. I have found that if the shape and width are right, I don't care much about the construction and materials.
02-20-17, 12:06 PM
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I thought about it briefly. My concern is they may cause excessive wear to my cycling shorts. I didn't want to take the chance.
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nine mile skid on a ten mile ride
nine mile skid on a ten mile ride