Cheap saddle recomendations?
03-30-11 | 09:45 AM
#26
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turbo or ta-bo samething they are comfortable to me
as others have said charge spoon
selle italia xo series or a cromo rail slr can be had at a decent price
if you want leather check out the cardiff saddles or vo they are pretty good after break in like a brooks
try to find a b-17 on sale
as others have said charge spoon
selle italia xo series or a cromo rail slr can be had at a decent price
if you want leather check out the cardiff saddles or vo they are pretty good after break in like a brooks
try to find a b-17 on sale
03-30-11 | 10:14 AM
#27
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I like my $15 OEM WTB Rocket V way better than the Brooks B-17 (had for over a year, never got comfortable), Selle Italia Turbo or San Marco Regals that I had before. Comfortable right away and stays that way. Shape just works for me. Your mileage may vary. I don't really think more expensive saddles are better, just more expensive.
03-30-11 | 11:02 AM
#28
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Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
I'll try tilting re-fitting in the ways you recommended and see if that helps. If not, I'll give the charge a chance. If that doesn't cut it, I'll start surfing ebay for a more expensive saddle.
thanks for all the help! I really appreciate it
thanks for all the help! I really appreciate it
03-30-11 | 04:21 PM
#29
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Yeah, this is the problem with recommending saddles. Everyone probably has a few cheap saddles that fit great, but it varies so much from one person to another.
With that in mind, I'd recommend trying the cheapish Forte sale saddle of the moment. The previous version (Pro SLX) worked as my commuting saddle for years until my jeans started to wear through it and I decided to find a good-fitting distance saddle. I wound up with a Specialized Toupe.
With that in mind, I'd recommend trying the cheapish Forte sale saddle of the moment. The previous version (Pro SLX) worked as my commuting saddle for years until my jeans started to wear through it and I decided to find a good-fitting distance saddle. I wound up with a Specialized Toupe.
I still think the charge is worth trying for pretty much anyone at 32 dollars msrp. Unlike many hit or miss saddles I literally haven't heard of anyone who dislikes it, though of course some are more fond than others. It's very popular with the mountain biking crowd.
03-30-11 | 04:56 PM
#30
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From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: 90s GT Outpost, Windsor Clockwork
https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-1...on-saddle.aspx
Cheap, comfy and in stock. And I agree about aiming it a bit nose-up, it definitely keeps me from sliding forward.
Cheap, comfy and in stock. And I agree about aiming it a bit nose-up, it definitely keeps me from sliding forward.
03-30-11 | 06:53 PM
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From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
https://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-1...on-saddle.aspx
Cheap, comfy and in stock. And I agree about aiming it a bit nose-up, it definitely keeps me from sliding forward.
Cheap, comfy and in stock. And I agree about aiming it a bit nose-up, it definitely keeps me from sliding forward.
I went ahead and ordered the spoon. At $30 shipped, what's the worst that could happen?
03-30-11 | 08:25 PM
#32
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Bikes: 90s GT Outpost, Windsor Clockwork
Good luck!
03-30-11 | 09:50 PM
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