Saddle recommendations for tt pro
03-08-12 | 08:08 AM
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I know exactly why these threads happen: when one goes to their LBS, even as awesome as 718Cyclery, which specializes in vintage single-speed conversions and fixed gears: they only carry two types of saddles: Specialized (ugh) or Brooks (doesn't fit all styles). So people come on here and ask which tarck/hipster saddle will feel the best on their ***. In NYC there are stores that carry track saddles: Chari&Co, Affinity, etc. But otherwise it is really hard to get a store to order a seat and then not buy it from them. Do you guys agree?
Btw: my 20 year old San Marco looks like some discolored **** but its ah-mazing to sit on!
Btw: my 20 year old San Marco looks like some discolored **** but its ah-mazing to sit on!
03-08-12 | 11:02 AM
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saves weight that way too!
03-08-12 | 12:30 PM
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and here I come - Concor was very uncomfy on road bike, but was OK on MTB.
The most positive thing I found that Lance sat 7 TDF on it and came 1st. It was strong point once when I was selling my bike with this saddle on it.
The most positive thing I found that Lance sat 7 TDF on it and came 1st. It was strong point once when I was selling my bike with this saddle on it.
03-08-12 | 02:12 PM
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What? Really? I can't imagine a seat with 3 times the surface area and more padding than the stock seat being uncomfortable.
03-08-12 | 05:16 PM
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^^^ dood...you can't spew that kind of heresy around here...
fyi, i think rocket v is the most comfortable saddle in the world (after my old wtb sst died) but i get so much grief over it from the fixie boyz around here & online that i never mention it & change saddles when i take pics of my bike...
fyi, i think rocket v is the most comfortable saddle in the world (after my old wtb sst died) but i get so much grief over it from the fixie boyz around here & online that i never mention it & change saddles when i take pics of my bike...
03-08-12 | 05:28 PM
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Tioga MC-S is the best saddle I've ever used and its also very light. It has titanium rails and a carbon structure, it was quite expensive over here, not sure on the american price of it.
Sheldon Brown has a lot of good info to help you determine the right kind of saddle for your riding style.
Sheldon Brown has a lot of good info to help you determine the right kind of saddle for your riding style.
03-08-12 | 07:09 PM
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Talking about stock seats - I got one it says SKYE but in reality is is Velo (read Nashbar R2)... 199 gramms, with titanium rails, narrow and hard is very comfortable. For me.
Terry Zero Y is hard, slim and comfortable too... Selle Italia Flite Gel has more padding than any of the above - it took me a month the break it in...
All depends...
P.S. Rocket V was good for me but only on XC bike... on the road it felt too soft..
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03-08-12 | 10:36 PM
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03-09-12 | 04:48 AM
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I had some sort of Terry ass hatchet on my old 2003 Bianchi Pista that I got right before doing a century (bike was used, came with the seat, I was young). Not good. Then went through all the "cool" seats- Turbo, Regal etc. Eventually sold the bike built up a beautiful old Italian lugged steel frame and bought the much loved Brooks. It sucked. A year later after much riding and another century on it, it still sucked. Sold the bike due to other issues (frame was too small). Got a Redline 925 and realized the best seat I had was the WTB on my old 1991 Specialized Rockhopper. Bought one for the Redline. Comfy. Heresy I know. I should be covered in Proofhide and burned at the "fixie" stake.
^^^ dood...you can't spew that kind of heresy around here...
fyi, i think rocket v is the most comfortable saddle in the world (after my old wtb sst died) but i get so much grief over it from the fixie boyz around here & online that i never mention it & change saddles when i take pics of my bike...
fyi, i think rocket v is the most comfortable saddle in the world (after my old wtb sst died) but i get so much grief over it from the fixie boyz around here & online that i never mention it & change saddles when i take pics of my bike...
03-09-12 | 08:11 AM
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03-10-12 | 01:56 PM
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I had some sort of Terry ass hatchet on my old 2003 Bianchi Pista that I got right before doing a century (bike was used, came with the seat, I was young). Not good. Then went through all the "cool" seats- Turbo, Regal etc. Eventually sold the bike built up a beautiful old Italian lugged steel frame and bought the much loved Brooks. It sucked. A year later after much riding and another century on it, it still sucked. Sold the bike due to other issues (frame was too small). Got a Redline 925 and realized the best seat I had was the WTB on my old 1991 Specialized Rockhopper. Bought one for the Redline. Comfy. Heresy I know. I should be covered in Proofhide and burned at the "fixie" stake.
yeah I hear you on that, well I guess its either spoon or rocket v comp in that case. even though I have the money I wouldn't want to pay $100 for a saddle and be disappointed with it.
03-10-12 | 01:59 PM
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also, any thoughts on these? https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...3&category=105
03-10-12 | 02:06 PM
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Planet Bike Superflash or PDW Radbot (either version). There is no other right answer, for the rear at least.
As for the front... are you looking to be seen on urban streets, or are you trying to light up the countryside?
As for the front... are you looking to be seen on urban streets, or are you trying to light up the countryside?
03-10-12 | 02:18 PM
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I run a spoon on my MB, comfy.
I run a B-17 stock and after about 2 weeks of riding it became amazingly comfortable. Really just had to keep dialing it in every couple days to keep it from sagging. I live in the subtropics though, so humidity is always at or near 100 percent this time of year.
I run a B-17 stock and after about 2 weeks of riding it became amazingly comfortable. Really just had to keep dialing it in every couple days to keep it from sagging. I live in the subtropics though, so humidity is always at or near 100 percent this time of year.