Wide flat saddle
04-06-09, 10:18 AM
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Wide flat saddle
Hi, had a re-fit for my road bike this weekend and the fitter said my current saddle (Specialized Avatar) is not wide enough for my sit bones (I believe him). He suggested a saddle with a wide, flat back section. Most of the saddles I see advertised and in the bike shops have back sections that taper off on the edges. Can anyone recommend a saddle that is "flat" on the back?
04-06-09, 10:38 AM
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San Marco Regal
04-06-09, 12:42 PM
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Thanks, bryceepoo, that looks good, but have you tried the Toupe? Reading the reviews of Specialized saddles led me to that model. It sounds about right. Anyone?
04-06-09, 01:23 PM
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specialized alias... in whatever width you need it.
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04-06-09, 01:30 PM
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So how do they actually manage to tell whether your saddle is too narrow for your sit bones...
Sorry, might be a stupid question. Never had a bike fitted...
Sorry, might be a stupid question. Never had a bike fitted...
04-06-09, 01:30 PM
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Saddles are a personal thing because everyone will have ones that work and others that don't; the Toupe was terrible for me but the Arione has been great.
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there's an ass-o-meter that specialized makes for dealers and you sit on it to get your sitbones measured. (only works for specialized BG saddles)
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This is my progression - started with Avatar 143mm, turned into a hatchet for me. The sculpted part at the rear of the saddle was very uncomfortable after 40-50miles.
I then tried the Arione, and like the flat profile more, but it was probably just a bit too narrow for me, putting a bit more pressure between my sit bones. Not super uncomfortable, but not quite comfy. I'm currently getting accustomed to an Antares - got just about 90miles on it. I'm liking it more than the Arione - but it always takes time to get a saddle dialed in.
Blacklab - how are you liking your antares?
I then tried the Arione, and like the flat profile more, but it was probably just a bit too narrow for me, putting a bit more pressure between my sit bones. Not super uncomfortable, but not quite comfy. I'm currently getting accustomed to an Antares - got just about 90miles on it. I'm liking it more than the Arione - but it always takes time to get a saddle dialed in.
Blacklab - how are you liking your antares?
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04-06-09, 10:25 PM
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Carbon-copy this
...Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow. I've had a month or so with it on the trainer, much better. Haven't got it to the road yet, I was riding the bike with the Arione outside for the few times I actually got out.
This is my progression - started with Avatar 143mm, turned into a hatchet for me. The sculpted part at the rear of the saddle was very uncomfortable after 40-50miles.
I then tried the Arione, and like the flat profile more, but it was probably just a bit too narrow for me, putting a bit more pressure between my sit bones. Not super uncomfortable, but not quite comfy. I'm currently getting accustomed to...
I then tried the Arione, and like the flat profile more, but it was probably just a bit too narrow for me, putting a bit more pressure between my sit bones. Not super uncomfortable, but not quite comfy. I'm currently getting accustomed to...
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Selle Italia Prolink Gel Flow FTW. Flat and Wide. It's what I have on all of my bikes.
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This is my progression - started with Avatar 143mm, turned into a hatchet for me. The sculpted part at the rear of the saddle was very uncomfortable after 40-50miles.
I then tried the Arione, and like the flat profile more, but it was probably just a bit too narrow for me, putting a bit more pressure between my sit bones. Not super uncomfortable, but not quite comfy. I'm currently getting accustomed to an Antares - got just about 90miles on it. I'm liking it more than the Arione - but it always takes time to get a saddle dialed in.
I then tried the Arione, and like the flat profile more, but it was probably just a bit too narrow for me, putting a bit more pressure between my sit bones. Not super uncomfortable, but not quite comfy. I'm currently getting accustomed to an Antares - got just about 90miles on it. I'm liking it more than the Arione - but it always takes time to get a saddle dialed in.
Now on the Regal, and it's working very nicely.
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It’s important to define wide. I define it as >145mm, but flat gives it a new meaning.
The Regal is wide but not at all flat from my experience. It is laterally domed, so it’s actual functional width is less than it’s measured width. Same with the Rolls.
I found the Prolink to be flat and wide; the Fizik Vitesse is also flat and wide; also the SI Flite Max (the Gel Flow, too, but it’s a cutout saddle).
Some of the specialized saddles that have been mentioned seem to be both flat and wide.
The Regal is wide but not at all flat from my experience. It is laterally domed, so it’s actual functional width is less than it’s measured width. Same with the Rolls.
I found the Prolink to be flat and wide; the Fizik Vitesse is also flat and wide; also the SI Flite Max (the Gel Flow, too, but it’s a cutout saddle).
Some of the specialized saddles that have been mentioned seem to be both flat and wide.
04-07-09, 03:39 AM
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Hm, I saw this and though huh? But then went downstairs to check the saddles and you're right, seen from the front (or back), the sides do fall away before reaching the edge at the widest point. W/ regard to "flat side to side", I stand corrected.
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San Marco SKN Pro. I tried the Toupe and it just pummeled my sit bones. The SKN is wide and flat at the back. Cover wears pretty quickly, though.
