new white bike, looking for brown road saddle (no rivets) and tape recommendations.
02-13-11, 09:56 AM
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new white bike, looking for brown road saddle (no rivets) and tape recommendations.
Picking up a white singlespeed soon, was interested in a brown saddle and bar tape when I get around to upgrading. What are some good brown saddles, and bar tape that matches? Looking for saddles w/o the rivets, something more sleek. Doesn't necessarily have to be leather either.
Saw these Origin 8 and Velo saddles so far. Both are pretty cheap though.
https://www.amazon.com/Origin-8-PRO-R.../dp/B002PTSBNM
https://www.roadbikeoutlet.com/gavin-...mpaign=product
Saw these Origin 8 and Velo saddles so far. Both are pretty cheap though.
https://www.amazon.com/Origin-8-PRO-R.../dp/B002PTSBNM
https://www.roadbikeoutlet.com/gavin-...mpaign=product
02-13-11, 09:59 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
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02-14-11, 09:30 AM
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I have that exact saddle that Scrod posted. Mine however didn't come with the dimples on the seat. It's from the same retailer, I think maybe the newer ones are smooth. Nice and comfortable and not too expensive.
I'm using Charge U-bend tape with it. It's fake leather tape and matches perfect.
I'm using Charge U-bend tape with it. It's fake leather tape and matches perfect.
02-14-11, 12:08 PM
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Check out the Brown MASIs made by Brev M.
Small logos, nice color, synthetic, classic shapes
https://cgi.ebay.com/MASI-BIKES-Saddl...-/320654060718
https://cgi.ebay.com/MASI-BIKES-Road-...-/220736937683
https://www.brevm.com/products/saddles/
Small logos, nice color, synthetic, classic shapes
https://cgi.ebay.com/MASI-BIKES-Saddl...-/320654060718
https://cgi.ebay.com/MASI-BIKES-Road-...-/220736937683
https://www.brevm.com/products/saddles/
02-14-11, 02:35 PM
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It's a self preference really. I'm pretty sure my fizik arione is longer than the second one, yet it is one of the most popular saddles on the road.
02-14-11, 08:47 PM
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You said sleek, so I'm not sure they qualify, but I saw a really nice San Marco Rolls in brown suede and a Concor also at Velomine recently. Good prices too. Very nice saddles, but more of a classic look I guess.
02-14-11, 10:08 PM
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Yeah that's pretty much the quality level of those, except they're actually super comfortable. I use one on my mountain bike and it gave me no problems on a 50 mile race and numerous other long rides.
I like to buy things for the long term so I wish they were a little better made, but at 30 bucks a pop I figure I can afford to replace it every season or two.
I like to buy things for the long term so I wish they were a little better made, but at 30 bucks a pop I figure I can afford to replace it every season or two.
02-15-11, 09:34 AM
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If you're looking for a saddle on the cheap, try the Nashbar Bedford Vintage Saddle
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...3_10000_202449
I got mine for $9.99 on clearance recently for use on a beater.
As far as tape recommendations, I Added brown cloth bar tape, 2 coats of amber shellac and it turned out decent enough although it was a lot darker than the saddle color.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...3_10000_202449
I got mine for $9.99 on clearance recently for use on a beater.
As far as tape recommendations, I Added brown cloth bar tape, 2 coats of amber shellac and it turned out decent enough although it was a lot darker than the saddle color.
02-15-11, 11:18 AM
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