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07-27-10 | 03:01 PM

#26

adriano

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From: Baltimore

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marin? 56.

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07-27-10 | 03:30 PM

#27

Squirrelli

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I'm currently using a Fizik Nisene, it fits my ass pretty well.

07-27-10 | 04:52 PM

#28

coma061

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From: Sacramento, CA

Bikes: 90s GT Outpost, Windsor Clockwork

I have the Charge Spoon. It's easily the most comfy saddle I have had. I would love to try a Brooks, but money doesn't allow for that right now. $27 for the Spoon was very doable!

07-27-10 | 04:59 PM

#29

caloso

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From: Sacramento, California, USA

Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur

Another vote for the classic Selle Italia Flite Ti. I'm glad to see they brought it back -- I just wish they'd offer the re-issue in white.

07-27-10 | 05:13 PM

#30

osiris419

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From: Pepperell MA

Bikes: 2014 Specialized Allez, Trek Farley, Trek Crockett, Deluxe Team dirt jump BMX, SE Draft, S&M ATF, S&M L.A.M.F., S&M PBR, BSD TrailOrPark, SE Vans PK Ripper

I like my old Turbo. Its a Bernard Hinault edition.

07-27-10 | 05:34 PM

#31

illdthedj

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From: Modesto, Ca

Bikes: klein quantum, litespeed tuscany, bianchi pista concept, centurion comp ta, centurion super le mans, traitor ringleader

anyone ever try these by Kore?

07-27-10 | 05:35 PM

#32

wmgreene85

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From: oakland, ca

Bikes: raleigh macaframa, motobecane record

does anyone like san marcos? I am thinking about getting a saddle. It needs to be light, slender and preferably, hard. (no H-mo). I just dont know jack about saddles

07-27-10 | 05:43 PM

#33

Squirrelli

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There are many nice Selle San Marco, they have their vintage looking ones, as well as their racing oriented ones. Like, the Ponza, Aspide, Magma.

07-27-10 | 05:44 PM

#34

illdthedj

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From: Modesto, Ca

Bikes: klein quantum, litespeed tuscany, bianchi pista concept, centurion comp ta, centurion super le mans, traitor ringleader

fizik ariones meet your requirements. i have heard san marcos are good, but have never tried one.

07-27-10 | 05:51 PM

#35

caloso

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From: Sacramento, California, USA

Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur

Quote:

Originally Posted by osiris419

I like my old Turbo. Its a Bernard Hinault edition.

I was thinking about getting a new (non-leather) Turbo for my CX bike. They look a little plusher than the Flite.

07-27-10 | 05:57 PM

#36

Squirrelli

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Selle Italia's SLR's are really light but quite expensive.

07-27-10 | 06:42 PM

#37

stillanimal

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From: Ames, Ia

Bikes: Scrambler, Pake, Sirrus, Aerosprint

Quote:

Originally Posted by illdthedj

anyone ever try these by Kore?

I put one of these on my first fixed build. It was pretty comfy considering all I had ridden before that were cruiser "couch cushions" and plastic bmx saddles, I wasn't able to compare it to anything similar. If I were able to go back in time with my current knowledge i would've gotten a turbo as it is similar in appearance but constructed much more soundly.

07-27-10 | 06:53 PM

#38

xkillemallx16

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From: im, hungary

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vixtor

There are many nice Selle San Marco, they have their vintage looking ones, as well as their racing oriented ones. Like, the Ponza, Aspide, Magma.

I hate the ponza

07-27-10 | 08:01 PM

#39

JohnDThompson

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From: Appleton WI

Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.

Quote:

Originally Posted by illdthedj

just curious.....anyone ridden any of these? care to share your experience?

unicanitor

Ass-hatchet.

Quote:

turbo

Quote:

mundialita

Ok, but I'm not a big fan of suede covers. I like to be able to move on the saddle.

Last edited by JohnDThompson; 07-27-10 at 08:04 PM.

07-27-10 | 08:02 PM

#40

spaceballs

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From: The Big D

Bikes: All City Nature Boy, All City Macho Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmgreene85

does anyone like san marcos? I am thinking about getting a saddle. It needs to be light, slender and preferably, hard. (no H-mo). I just dont know jack about saddles

Check the For Trade thread. I am trying to get rid of a Ti rail San Marco Regal and a Concor. The Regal was just a bit hard for me. But I love the shape. I am thinking about giving the Rolls a shot.

07-27-10 | 08:20 PM

#41

seau grateau

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From: PHL

Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block

Riding a Brooks Swift right now, and I love everything about it except covering it up in the rain, and the bouncy feeling I get on it when spinning fast. Got a Kashimax in the mail now, looking forward to trying something completely different.

07-27-10 | 08:52 PM

#42

LoRoK

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Joined: May 2007

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From: Denver

Bikes: Super Pista, Basso, Big Dummy

Brooks Swift is my #1 fave, right after my Team Pro. The coolest looking saddle (not counting Brooks) would be the Spider

or the TaintDestroyer I rode a while back (the Storika).

07-27-10 | 08:53 PM

#43

dookie

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iscaselle time, baby...

oh, and maybe the snakeskin regal.

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07-27-10 | 10:03 PM

#44

fuji86

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From: Flagler Palm Coast, FL

Bikes: 1986 Fuji Allegro 12 Spd; 2015 Bianchi Kuma 27.2 24 Spd; 1997 Fuji MX-200 21 Spd; 2010 Vilano SS/FG 46/16

I've been fortunate, the saddles that came with the bike I bought have been comfortable. Adjusted properly, the only gripe is replacing it after several years because it eventually wore out. Been just as fortunate in the replacement process too. I'd like to try one of those $ 200-300 seats, but a test drive isn't possible. I'd hate to have a seat that cost more than my bike get stolen ?

07-27-10 | 10:30 PM

#45

dejock

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Another vote for the charge spoon! best 25 bucks i could have spent

07-28-10 | 01:31 AM

#46

NinetiesKid

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From: Atlanta

Quote:

Originally Posted by vw addict

I'll tell you what my least favorite is, the Toupe that is on my Langster. But it looks sweet, and it's super light. Guess you can't have everything.

I'll take that Toupe off your hands
: )

07-28-10 | 02:49 AM

#47

WoundedKnee

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From: Tucson, Zona

I hope that isn't real snake skin.

07-28-10 | 03:19 AM

#48

LupinIII

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From: Davis/Lafayette, CA

Bikes: too many

I like my regal, my arione, and my turbo. out of them probably the arione is the best.

padded unicanitor san marco caymano are okay.

hate the B17. and the stock iro saddle gets bad after about 45 minutes