Saddle Recommendation
 

Need a good saddle for my road bike, I weigh 150 lbs. and have a small bottom, any recommendations and where to purchase?

Thank you,

Find a shop with a demo program or just accept that it's largely a trial and error process.

Also, other fit considerations are huge factors in your comfort level in the saddle.

nice first post....and I'm the one that gets dinged for trolling...

Take some pictures of your behind and PM them to PCAD. He is the resident saddle expert.

You need to find shops with a trial program or you need disposable income (or both). I do think it's extremely important to give a trial saddle an decent opportunity; it's equally important to understand the cause/effect of saddle height, fore/aft position and tilt. I'm sure many on this board, myself included, have rejected what could have been the perfect saddle due to inexperience in getting the saddle adjusted. Good luck!

One thing you can measure objectively in regards to picking an appropriate saddle is to measure your sit bones. You can google DIY methods, or go to a bike-shop which has one of those machines which measure them for you. A smaller width between your sit bones would possibly dictate the need for a narrower saddle (132mm, for example).

Other than that, trying out used saddles from a place like eBay is a more affordable option until you find one you like.

Real men use an old hatchet as a saddle.

Your post here confirms the trolling aspect of your posting.

Thanks for the recognition.

Fizik Arione

I'd recommend checking out Cobb Cycling. I've used their Plus saddle for a few seasons and just switched to the Gen 2. Both were great saddles for me.

Also, Cobb has a good exchange program if you try a model and find that it doesn't work for you.

Thanks, I think I will look into the Cobb saddles. The Max and the Gen 2 interest me.

Specialized has a 30-day program within which you can return for another Specialized saddle until you find the one you want. Among the many models including Toupe, Romin, Romin EVO, Phenom, and others and the available width of 130/143/155/168mm, I am sure you will find the one that fits you.

Personally, all my bikes now have the Romin EVO.

Like dalava, I'm delighted with my Romin EVO. Of course, YMMV depending on a number of factors. I'm 5'8", 130ish, and the 143 has worked just fine for me.

I love that saddle but I love the aliante more

here's a start, there are many more discussions available...I don't believe the state of the art has changed since these threads...

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