Selle An-Atomica
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From: North Orange County, in Southern California
Bikes: 1987 Trek 560 Pro, 1983 SR Semi Pro, 2010 Motobecane Le Champion Titanium, 2011 Trek Fuel EX8
There is a whole bunch of threads on BF regarding this saddle. Selle An-Atomica Journal was one of the most helpful ones for me.
I just got my saddle the other day via UPS and spent the day adjusting it and riding. I have a 50-mile group ride tomorrow which will be the acid test.
Update: the saddle seems to work as advertised. I recently changed my bars and had been experiencing back pain right around 40 miles into my weekly 50-mile ride. With this saddle, I had no back pain.
I just got my saddle the other day via UPS and spent the day adjusting it and riding. I have a 50-mile group ride tomorrow which will be the acid test.
Update: the saddle seems to work as advertised. I recently changed my bars and had been experiencing back pain right around 40 miles into my weekly 50-mile ride. With this saddle, I had no back pain.
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From: Gig Harbor, WA
Bikes: Surly Long Haul Trucker, Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, Dahon Mu P 24 , Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Rodriguez Tandem, Wheeler MTB
I have just ordered the SA legacy for my wife. I was a little disappointed when I asked if the squeak fix has been incorporated into the newer versions of their saddle and was told no it had not. I was assured that if the seat squeaks ( apparently most do not ) the fix is easily done, we shall see.
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The Selle A just arrived, so after installing it on my wifes bike we went for a ride, she liked it immediately. So its a win / win situation as i get the brooks I had one her bike previously
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I bought a NIB older black B-17 from a friend for $75 and had no break-in or other issues. I guess I have a Brooks shape. It has done the KC MS 150 last fall with no soreness. I have no issues or experience with the An-Atomica.
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#10"...when I was still getting saddle sores on my B17..."
skin needs to be kept at a minimum.
I got some Surgeon's Scrub, soap.. Betadyne, and wash myself
particularly down there with that ,
and I bring 3 pairs of shorts, on tour, so I always have a clean pair
to put on in the morning..
Saddle; Brooks Pro, On wet tours and now living in a marine climate,
as often as not, under a plastic bag..
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I've heard all good things about the Selle, until someone mentioned that sometimes delicate body parts can get caught in the slot. Has anyone had problems with this? Is this a guys-only problem?
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I wouldn't advise you do world naked bike ride with this saddle.
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Have used various Brooks saddles for a long time, have a B17, Team Pro, B68 and Imperial. Different saddles for different bikes - but all comfortable for me. I recently ended up with a saddle less Trek 520, my guys got me a Sella An-Atomic for father's day. It arrived last week, installed it on the 520. Have a couple hundred km on the SA - so far quite comfortable. Almost no break in - has been pretty humid - my only comment about the saddle is that it might not breathe as well as the Brooks. Too early to tell. Taking it on a 10 day tour starting at the end of this week - will have a better opinion at the end.
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I've had two Sella An-Atomic saddles and three Brooks saddles one Imperial and two Flyers. I traded the Imperial to someone here on the forums for one of the Brooks Flyers. My wife could not find a seat that she liked and I finally convinced to try my Sella, cant get it back now its hers. My bikes now sport the Brooks. Sella is a great saddle and so are the Brooks.
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From: North Orange County, in Southern California
Bikes: 1987 Trek 560 Pro, 1983 SR Semi Pro, 2010 Motobecane Le Champion Titanium, 2011 Trek Fuel EX8
I've had a couple of rides on my Titanico to-date, and I like it. My back pain is gone. The saddle is very comfortable.
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