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Saddle Suggestions
Hey guys, so im on the never ending hunt for a new saddle. Now I know saddle preference varies wildly from person to person, but Im just looking for some suggestions to try out.
My saddle was a Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbino Flow. It was amazing and i loved it, however it was just too narrow for me (131mm), however i loved everything else about the saddle. Did a 150 mile ride on it and my back end was killing me for days after.
Based off the 131 being just a bit too narrow, i went looking for a ~140mm saddle and came across a Fizik Antares Versus at a great price. Hated it the moment i sat on it. The padding along with how much the sides curved down made it feel smaller than the 131mm.
As im typing this i also remember i had a Selle SMP Extra that i rather liked, however had way too much padding.
So basically Im looking for suggestions for a saddle thats ~140mm, isnt overly curved on the sides, some padding but i dont like a lot, and is <$150.
Thanks!
My saddle was a Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbino Flow. It was amazing and i loved it, however it was just too narrow for me (131mm), however i loved everything else about the saddle. Did a 150 mile ride on it and my back end was killing me for days after.
Based off the 131 being just a bit too narrow, i went looking for a ~140mm saddle and came across a Fizik Antares Versus at a great price. Hated it the moment i sat on it. The padding along with how much the sides curved down made it feel smaller than the 131mm.
As im typing this i also remember i had a Selle SMP Extra that i rather liked, however had way too much padding.
So basically Im looking for suggestions for a saddle thats ~140mm, isnt overly curved on the sides, some padding but i dont like a lot, and is <$150.
Thanks!
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You're probably looking for something a lot racier/lighter/pricier but about a decade ago I tried a Serfas Dorado and it was a revelation. I now have them on five different bikes. YMMV.
https://www.serfas.com/products/view...rmance-saddles
- Mark
https://www.serfas.com/products/view...rmance-saddles
- Mark
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Brooks C17 Carved .... made for touring
comfy straight out of the box.... 100% waterproof and comes with a 10 year guarantee when you register it online on the Brooks website
I have one fitted on my fast bike (Giant TCR) .... I'd love to get another for my daily commuter, but I lock my bike up in the city, and it will get stolen
on my Surly LHT, I have a Gilles Berhoud Aravis saddle .... very comfy but not waterproof as it's leather
if you want something a lot cheaper that is very good, look at the Charge Spoon:
comfy straight out of the box.... 100% waterproof and comes with a 10 year guarantee when you register it online on the Brooks website
I have one fitted on my fast bike (Giant TCR) .... I'd love to get another for my daily commuter, but I lock my bike up in the city, and it will get stolen
on my Surly LHT, I have a Gilles Berhoud Aravis saddle .... very comfy but not waterproof as it's leather
if you want something a lot cheaper that is very good, look at the Charge Spoon:
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See this thread a bit down the page from yours:
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ese-years.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ese-years.html
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Anybody with experience with the Specialized Power saddles know if they fall into the above criteria? Found a rather good deal on one.
Thanks for all the suggestions so far, im putting a list together right now and will be ordering some off amazon for easy returns lol
Thanks for all the suggestions so far, im putting a list together right now and will be ordering some off amazon for easy returns lol
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See this thread a bit down the page from yours:
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ese-years.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ese-years.html
Thanks though!
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Don't get hung up on a brand or model. Save yourself money and grief and find a shop with a decent selection that has a demo program or a return-it-for-another-if-you-don't-like-it program.
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Since you liked the Selle SMP Extra - SMP Forma, Dynamic, Pro, Drakon - all about 140 mm in width with less padding than the Extra. Maybe hard to find for $150, but if the difference is ride in comfort or ride in pain, the budget becomes less important. At least IMO.
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I have used the SI Turbo, SM Rolls and Brooks team pro on my drop bar bikes .
(cheap asian copy :' TaiBo' out of SOMA/Merry sales imports..)
150 miles? I would have taken a couple days maybe 3 ! sonny
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I have used the SI Turbo, SM Rolls and Brooks team pro on my drop bar bikes .
(cheap asian copy :' TaiBo' out of SOMA/Merry sales imports..)
150 miles? I would have taken a couple days maybe 3 ! sonny
./.
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Hey guys, so im on the never ending hunt for a new saddle. Now I know saddle preference varies wildly from person to person, but Im just looking for some suggestions to try out.
My saddle was a Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbino Flow. It was amazing and i loved it, however it was just too narrow for me (131mm), however i loved everything else about the saddle. Did a 150 mile ride on it and my back end was killing me for days after.
Based off the 131 being just a bit too narrow, i went looking for a ~140mm saddle and came across a Fizik Antares Versus at a great price. Hated it the moment i sat on it. The padding along with how much the sides curved down made it feel smaller than the 131mm.
As im typing this i also remember i had a Selle SMP Extra that i rather liked, however had way too much padding.
So basically Im looking for suggestions for a saddle thats ~140mm, isnt overly curved on the sides, some padding but i dont like a lot, and is <$150.
Thanks!
My saddle was a Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbino Flow. It was amazing and i loved it, however it was just too narrow for me (131mm), however i loved everything else about the saddle. Did a 150 mile ride on it and my back end was killing me for days after.
Based off the 131 being just a bit too narrow, i went looking for a ~140mm saddle and came across a Fizik Antares Versus at a great price. Hated it the moment i sat on it. The padding along with how much the sides curved down made it feel smaller than the 131mm.
As im typing this i also remember i had a Selle SMP Extra that i rather liked, however had way too much padding.
So basically Im looking for suggestions for a saddle thats ~140mm, isnt overly curved on the sides, some padding but i dont like a lot, and is <$150.
Thanks!
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The Fabric Scoop "Shallow" is a great saddle. I love mine. $75
The Brooks Cambium is comfortable but the covering material is odd, and it fades or gets very dirty if you get a the light color and will destroy your shorts.
The Scoop rules.
The Brooks Cambium is comfortable but the covering material is odd, and it fades or gets very dirty if you get a the light color and will destroy your shorts.
The Scoop rules.
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What's the plan for the Carbonio?
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Anybody with experience with the Specialized Power saddles know if they fall into the above criteria? Found a rather good deal on one.
Thanks for all the suggestions so far, im putting a list together right now and will be ordering some off amazon for easy returns lol
Thanks for all the suggestions so far, im putting a list together right now and will be ordering some off amazon for easy returns lol
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First, I agree with some others that it's not necessarily a good thing to get hung up on brands or models. To find the right saddle, you have to try and try again with a lot of failure mixed in between.
Generally, the leather saddles and touring saddles with a deeper "hammock" will have a much different feel than a flatter, racing style saddle. Try both.
After a lot - and I mean a lot - of trial and error, I came across Cobb Cycling's saddles. They're not for everybody, but they do make unique and high quality products. Their Randee JOF was my holy grail. No matter what yours is, it's a wonderful feeling when you find it. Happy searching!
Generally, the leather saddles and touring saddles with a deeper "hammock" will have a much different feel than a flatter, racing style saddle. Try both.
After a lot - and I mean a lot - of trial and error, I came across Cobb Cycling's saddles. They're not for everybody, but they do make unique and high quality products. Their Randee JOF was my holy grail. No matter what yours is, it's a wonderful feeling when you find it. Happy searching!
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The Carbonio is such a sweet saddle. No help from me since the Carbonio would be my recommendation (or the TI version). I have a Fabric ATM saddle (142mm) and hate it. The edges don't curl under and are not rounded off. So while it may be comfortable to sit on, it hurts after peddling for a while.
What's the plan for the Carbonio?
What's the plan for the Carbonio?
I actually just sold it, hence the reason for the budget lol.
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"...never ending hunt for a new saddle"
Sounds like you're suffering from SDS (Saddle Derangement Syndrome)
Opinions vary, but the most likely cause is too much reading of posts/reviews that say things like, "The most comfortable saddle imaginable!"..."It disappeared under me!"..."I couldn't even tell I was sitting on anything - it was like I was floating on air!"
Such arrant twaddle leads to unrealistic expectations and people going on "...never ending hunt(s) for a new saddle" with the notion that sooner or later they'll find one that feels like a barca-lounger but won't chafe their thighs.
Pick one, get some iron in your ass and ride.
Sounds like you're suffering from SDS (Saddle Derangement Syndrome)
Opinions vary, but the most likely cause is too much reading of posts/reviews that say things like, "The most comfortable saddle imaginable!"..."It disappeared under me!"..."I couldn't even tell I was sitting on anything - it was like I was floating on air!"
Such arrant twaddle leads to unrealistic expectations and people going on "...never ending hunt(s) for a new saddle" with the notion that sooner or later they'll find one that feels like a barca-lounger but won't chafe their thighs.
Pick one, get some iron in your ass and ride.
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I was asked to report my findings on the Cobb Randee, so I did this writeup with a brief comparison to the Selle Anatomica X: https://www.bikeforums.net/long-dista...l#post18993432