Saddle for regular shorts, touring
10-23-19, 04:59 PM
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Bike Noob
Hmm....which I knew. I have (2) B17s but my bike shop loves C17s...
I've been thinking about getting a Cambian - keep us posted!
I've been thinking about getting a Cambian - keep us posted!
10-24-19, 10:24 PM
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Serfas Tailbones or any comparable saddle with Lycra fabric stretched over progressive density foam.
They ain't sexy. Your roadie buds will probably make fun of you. But they sure are comfy wearing regular undies and shorts or jeans. The saddle does the same thing as padded Lycra/Spandex shorts/bibs. Wicks sweat, minimizes saddle sores, etc.
I used an older Bell branded saddle on my Univega for a couple of years, and a Terry saddle shaped like a short-nosed Turbo on my '89 steel road bike for a year. Both have Lycra over foam.
Only reason I switched to other saddles was because I changed the fit on both bikes, so the original widths were no longer appropriate for my narrow sit bones. The Bell saddle is pretty wide and it's now on my upright comfort hybrid/errand bike.
I've switched the Univega from flat and riser handlebars an inch or so above saddle height to Nitto albatross bar an inch or so below saddle height. So I needed a narrower saddle -- now it wears an old Selle San Marco racing saddle with split rear, minimal padding but flexible shell. Suits me in the current configuration.
The Terry saddle didn't suit me well for a couple of reasons. For one thing, I've never gotten along well with Turbo style saddles. I prefer flat saddles with no skirts, no upward flare at the rear. And the Terry was a women's saddle with a short nose. I often slide forward onto the nose for sprints, interval sessions and some climbs. So I switched to Selle Italia's current style saddles.
I'm still looking for a narrower, flatter saddle with Lycra over progressive density foam for my Univega. Not many choices out there now so I may need to scrounge around the used bins until something shows up. Too bad it's considered unfashionable because they sure are comfortable and practical for commuting, errands and wearing casual clothes.
Otherwise, my friends who ride Brooks Cambium like 'em, even when they're wearing casual clothes, no padded shorts. Ditto folks who ride Selle Anatomica.
They ain't sexy. Your roadie buds will probably make fun of you. But they sure are comfy wearing regular undies and shorts or jeans. The saddle does the same thing as padded Lycra/Spandex shorts/bibs. Wicks sweat, minimizes saddle sores, etc.
I used an older Bell branded saddle on my Univega for a couple of years, and a Terry saddle shaped like a short-nosed Turbo on my '89 steel road bike for a year. Both have Lycra over foam.
Only reason I switched to other saddles was because I changed the fit on both bikes, so the original widths were no longer appropriate for my narrow sit bones. The Bell saddle is pretty wide and it's now on my upright comfort hybrid/errand bike.
I've switched the Univega from flat and riser handlebars an inch or so above saddle height to Nitto albatross bar an inch or so below saddle height. So I needed a narrower saddle -- now it wears an old Selle San Marco racing saddle with split rear, minimal padding but flexible shell. Suits me in the current configuration.
The Terry saddle didn't suit me well for a couple of reasons. For one thing, I've never gotten along well with Turbo style saddles. I prefer flat saddles with no skirts, no upward flare at the rear. And the Terry was a women's saddle with a short nose. I often slide forward onto the nose for sprints, interval sessions and some climbs. So I switched to Selle Italia's current style saddles.
I'm still looking for a narrower, flatter saddle with Lycra over progressive density foam for my Univega. Not many choices out there now so I may need to scrounge around the used bins until something shows up. Too bad it's considered unfashionable because they sure are comfortable and practical for commuting, errands and wearing casual clothes.
Otherwise, my friends who ride Brooks Cambium like 'em, even when they're wearing casual clothes, no padded shorts. Ditto folks who ride Selle Anatomica.
10-25-19, 04:39 AM
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With regular running shorts I like Selle Italia's "genuine gel" saddles, especially the XO
10-26-19, 02:10 PM
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Of the two, I would go with the C17, for weatherproofness. When touring, or travelling in general, I always take my C15.
10-26-19, 02:26 PM
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They fit the same but are very different saddles. I've have multiple of both.
C17 is what I prefer for look and maintenance.
C17 is what I prefer for look and maintenance.
