How to find a good saddle
I bought a Trek FX about a week ago. I really like the bike, but I find the saddle to be uncomfortable. I'm not interested in racing or anything, I just want a good saddle for recreational riding that is comfortable.
I tried searching online and haven't really found anything. Anybody have any advice or can point me in the right direction? Thanks. |
A week may not be long enough to tell if the saddle doesn't fit you, especially if you're new to biking.
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If you have a good LBS, and hopefully you do-- they will have a whole bunch of "tester" saddles you can slap on and ride around for a bit. Some places charge a fee (like you put down a deposit to borrow saddles one at a time until you find the one you like, then the deposit goes toward the purchase of a saddle,) some don't. I tested about a dozen saddles until I found the one to my liking. Took maybe 2 hours.
I don't make it a habit to recommend specific saddles to anyone-- two people of the same height, weight, and build might favor completely different saddle shapes. |
There's an engineering approach to saddles that might help you. It may not point you to a specific product, but it will help your understanding.
http://www.cervelo.com/en/engineerin...-saddles-.html |
Every saddle is different just as everyone's backside is different. What another person likes you may hate. Give yourself a few weeks to "toughen" your butt and then go saddle shopping. It would be great to find a shop that has a good selection of tester saddles for you to try.
Me, I've ridden on at least 15-20 saddles in the past 15 years. Some stay for a while. Others are gone in a few weeks. My present saddle (on both of my bikes) is a Selle Anatomica X series. Been riding on them for almost 2 years. BTW, I'm 70 y/o. |
The good ones are here:
BROOKS ENGLAND LTD. | SADDLES | ROAD+&+MTB |
Best thing I can recommend is to just try a bunch of them. I find touring saddles to be the most comfortable.
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Although not for everyone, I would also recommend the Brooks saddles. After owning mine for almost thirty years I can truthfully say that I'm completely happy.
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These are the most comfortable ones I've found. Generic velo branded vinyl covered with springs. Plus, they're cheap as dirt. Don't let anybody tell you that seat comfort is a function of price.
Sunlite Bicycle Saddle, Spring City Bike |
LBS has Take-Offs , people bought a different saddle when they got a new Bike , Trying a saddle from that collection will be cheap .
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I experimented with several saddles including the selle anatomica. It wasn't for me. Fortunately quality saddles will generally sell on craigs list.
I ended up with the serfas RX saddle. I have two of them the regular and the performance model. the full length cutout is the crucial element for me. By the way if you live in a hot climate that cutout also serves to provide a lot of much welcomed ventilation. |
A week isn't long enough. 300-500 miles will tell you what you need to know. PG
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Originally Posted by trailangel
(Post 18187901)
The good ones are here:
BROOKS ENGLAND LTD. | SADDLES | ROAD+&+MTB |
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