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Adam G. 08-29-08 02:48 PM

Decent saddles for $40 or under.
 
Any suggestions.

zoltani 08-29-08 03:14 PM

One that feels good under your ass?

Seriously, you have to try out some different ones to find the best shape for your bottom. Personally i would look at some kind of hard plastic saddle, I hate gel *****.

Moto74 08-29-08 03:23 PM

San Marco Rolls for only $35. They're out of stock right now but they restock often. I got mine from this site:

http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=S1062

Psydotek 08-29-08 03:27 PM

Performance Bike Forte saddles are sometimes pretty good for under $40. The older Fusion model is great but they don't sell them anymore. The newer Forte RS1 appears to be the next closest thing and an imitation of the Fizik Airone.

bckpck2rev 08-29-08 03:34 PM

I got a Selle Trans Am on ebay for $30, so far no complaints....

bckpck2rev 08-29-08 03:35 PM


Originally Posted by zoltani (Post 7368379)
I hate gel *****.

Agreed at least when it's like all soft and sh*t...HTFU

lmaonade 08-29-08 03:42 PM


Originally Posted by Moto74 (Post 7368418)
San Marco Rolls for only $35. They're out of stock right now but they restock often. I got mine from this site:

http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=S1062

holy..
thanks for the link! :thumb:

RoadToad 08-29-08 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by Moto74 (Post 7368418)
San Marco Rolls for only $35. They're out of stock right now but they restock often. I got mine from this site:

http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=S1062

They have this one in stock! :twitchy:
http://probikekit.com/_img_500x640/NP07398.jpg

na975 08-29-08 04:33 PM

syn leather, bummer.

sneaky viking 08-29-08 04:40 PM

Why? They didn't kill anything to make an ugly saddle?

mihlbach 08-29-08 04:58 PM

Pricepoint sells saddles, under the Sette brand, that are exactly the same as the Performance Forte saddles, but cheaper still..between $25-$35. I have both of these...they are very light and comfortable.


http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/159...ynx-Saddle.htm



http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/159...Nyx-Saddle.htm

FixedDrinks 08-29-08 09:51 PM

Performance Forte SLX will need a coupon to get it under $40

http://www.performancebike.com/produ...-BLK-ANGLE.jpg

cc700 08-29-08 10:58 PM

velo carbon

peabodypride 08-30-08 12:22 AM


Originally Posted by Moto74 (Post 7368418)
San Marco Rolls for only $35. They're out of stock right now but they restock often. I got mine from this site:

http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=S1062

25 pounds is not $35. it is roughly the same as you will pay anywhere else.
if you want to know where to get a white rolls with ti rails for $90, pm me

blickblocks 08-30-08 12:27 AM

I heard good things about the Ritchey Comp Streem. They go for $25-40.

Catnap 08-30-08 09:15 AM

CCM Pro makes a decent knockoff of the Selle Italia Royale seat. NYCbikes.com sells them for $12 a pop. I've bought two, ridden on one for a good 50 miles or so and i find it pretty comfy.

http://nycbikes.com/item.php?item_id=505

http://nycbikes.com/images/items/_505_1.jpg

sonicj 08-30-08 02:43 PM

i've scooped up some REALLY NICE saddles from the "used" bin at the lbs. $10-$15 each. all from new bike pulls.

Sinn 08-30-08 02:46 PM

You probably won't find much. Just keep an eye on craig's list and ebay for the names "Fizik" and "Selle Italia" and "Brooks". Even then, you may not get it for 40, but your ass will thank you for it after long rides.

Oh, and, if you are not taking long rides, why are you looking for a saddle? Go get a free one from you LBS's junk bin.

Elaxion 08-30-08 02:50 PM

Just keep an allen wrench in your pocket and you can have whatever saddle you want for free.

cc700 08-30-08 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by Elaxion (Post 7373162)
Just keep an allen wrench in your pocket and you can have whatever saddle you want for free.

:mad::crash::lol:

Sinn 08-30-08 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by Elaxion (Post 7373162)
Just keep an allen wrench in your pocket and you can have whatever saddle you want for free.

Dude, not cool.

sirpoopalot 08-30-08 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by peabodypride (Post 7371147)
25 pounds is not $35. it is roughly the same as you will pay anywhere else.

did you click the american flag logo which computes the price in dollars?... $37.34

peabodypride 08-30-08 06:19 PM

Did you read deeper? They clearly state the prices are not always up to current differences. Google says 25 pounds is about $43. Plus probikekit says they will charge your card in pounds (almost always an additional fee), plus shipping, plus waiting for it to come from thousands of miles away needlessly, plus the fact that it's not even in stock.

To save a measly few dollars.

Badbalance 08-30-08 11:49 PM

Last time I ordered from Probikekit I'm pretty sure there was free shipping. They have great prices!

sunburst 08-31-08 03:19 AM


Originally Posted by Psydotek (Post 7368442)
Performance Bike Forte saddles are sometimes pretty good for under $40. The older Fusion model is great but they don't sell them anymore. The newer Forte RS1 appears to be the next closest thing and an imitation of the Fizik Airone.

I have this saddle on a $3K bike. Took off the Fizik Vitesse that game with it, and after trying six saddles, including an Arione, this is the one I liked best. Full name: Forte Pro RS1. It was $39 on sale, and I've seen it marked down to $35. It's VERY flexible, which adds to the comfort. I definitely think they were cloning the Arione.

Recently I tried a Forte Contour, if you want something very comfortable, or have a more upright style. It's not very racy looking, but it is plush. I put it on two bikes: touring, and a bike with upright bars. That saddle was also marked down below $40.

I saw some WTB gel saddles at REI today, on sale, for <$40. Actually I think there were normally $39, then 20% off. They looked very comfortable and I've been impressed with their designs.


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