wolfclan333

I am looking for a comfortable saddle for touring. I really need it to have cut-out (love canal). I tried a brooks champion flyer and rode it for 5 and 1/2 months but was never really comfortable. I am interested in saddles that recommend for long days in the saddle.

I have to give Walbikes a nod here. I would recommend them to anyone. They were friendly and helpful, and when the saddle didn't work for me, they refunded my money in full--no questions asked. So I encourage people to try a brooks, but right now I am interested in other suggestions.


Thanks in advance for your help.
Rob

mikdes

I understand the Brooks didn't work out, but have you considered any other Brooks models?

Also, my brother-in-law has a Performance Forte Team MTB and loves it. https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5210

The Forte Classic looks like it might also be comfy. It has a seamless cutout. https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=11465

late

Describe your riding position. Are the bars higher/lower than the seat?

cheg

Velo makes some saddles with elastomeric suspension. They work for me over long distances. Not petty though.

Thomasd

posted this in another thread, but check out rido saddles. i heard of them on roadbikerider.com and bought one and i love it. apparently i'm not alone. the nice thing is they're dirt cheap, so you can give it a try without taking out a loan. i highly recommend this saddle: https://www.rido-cyclesaddles.com/content.php

wolfclan333

My riding position is pretty upright. My handlebars are the same level as my seat.
Rob

late

If you are narrow in the hips, we need to look at narrow saddles.
If you are wide, then wide saddles. If you are a big guy, look at Mtn saddles, or maybe a Brooks B67. A lot of guys seem to be having good results with the new Specialized saddles. I rode a WTB Speed V for a couple years, the one with Ti rails is quite nice.

rlong

I was just about to post a question as to weather or not anyone has tried the Selle An-Atomica. It appears to be a Brooks style with cutouts. They claim a much quicker breakin time, plus the advantage of the cutout. Priced from $70.00 - $200.00. I heard about them on this forum about a month ago and I'm curious if the guy got one. I'd give it a try if I were you. I'm going to get the 170mm wide model just like my Brooks Champion.

hoss10

It depends on how big your butt is. I'm somewhat full figured and I have basement full of saddles which hurt. The one that I keep going back to is the Specialized Body Geometry comfort models. They really are comfortable, the only that drives nuts is the fact that Specialized thinks that anyone who rides a comfort saddle does not ride a lot and they only offer the comfort models with vinyl covers. I would be willing to pay for a leather version.

Bolo Grubb

I am tempted to try the Rido just because it is cheap and the I have always liked glow in the dark stuff

Primevci

i like my Forte Classic but i gotta say i thought i made bad choice when i rode it the first time but after about 2 or 3 rides i got used to it and its pretty nice i think i got a few more adjustments to make and ill be 100% fine with it i also got 30% off because of a sale so in the ned i only paid 35 bucks..... here is a pic

Fishmaster

I just got my glow in the dark Rido saddle in the mail at work a few minutes ago. I can't wait to go home and try it out tonight. I'll let you know how I like it.

**Edit**
So far, I love the Rido. It's amazingly comfy for a short ride. Haven't had a chance to take any reasonable distances yet, but it feels very supportive and I think it's going to be great.