Seat upgrade
03-26-15, 07:13 PM
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There's no real way for us to tell you what saddle *your* butt will like. We can however tell you what *our* butts like whether your butt likes it or not tho.
That's why it's best to go to go to your LBS to start you right on the right foot as the cost of ill-fitting saddles piles up really quick.
That's why it's best to go to go to your LBS to start you right on the right foot as the cost of ill-fitting saddles piles up really quick.
03-26-15, 07:59 PM
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specialized's body geometry saddles are pretty rad. *most* people will ride a 143mm width saddle by them. try the phenom or romin. both are great. that being said, i just replaced two (one that had 6,000mi on it) romin saddles with a brooks c15 and won't be going back anytime soon!!
03-26-15, 08:42 PM
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It is also good to know how dial in your saddle height/angle/fore-aft positioning. Without that no saddle will ever feel good
03-26-15, 08:52 PM
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Like everyone else has mentioned, saddle fit is purely subjective. However, I find I like both the Fizik Antares and the San Marco Concor Racing.
03-27-15, 01:41 AM
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Brooks B17, your pick on style points between Selle Italia Turbo and/or Concor are my favorites. I also have a Bontrager Race Lite on my Trek which my rumpus really likes for some reason.
03-27-15, 05:21 AM
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no such thing as a comfy seat unless you want a cushy pillow, enjoy the saddle sores.
you want FIRM saddle which doesn't pose discomfort. brooks are overrated, ugly, and require "maintenance". they haven't changed for how many years? they're pure nostalgia... dassit.
saddles have come a long way since that brooks ****. invest in something (modern saddles) that'll have you forgetting about a different saddle, forever.
you want FIRM saddle which doesn't pose discomfort. brooks are overrated, ugly, and require "maintenance". they haven't changed for how many years? they're pure nostalgia... dassit.
saddles have come a long way since that brooks ****. invest in something (modern saddles) that'll have you forgetting about a different saddle, forever.
03-27-15, 05:56 AM
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I like the Specialized saddles. I have 4 romans, all in 168 width; perfect for my male childbearing hips.
To reiterate what others have said, go to a shop and see if they have loaner/test saddles, its the best way to find your fit. Your arse is on the saddle for hours on end, that is the one area where no one should skimp to save money.
To reiterate what others have said, go to a shop and see if they have loaner/test saddles, its the best way to find your fit. Your arse is on the saddle for hours on end, that is the one area where no one should skimp to save money.
03-27-15, 08:26 AM
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I like the Specialize Romins (Expert) model in a 155, bout to try a Phenom for grins as it was a freebee. They been very comfortable for me so far.
03-27-15, 08:43 AM
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Free Phenom? That is a hell of a score. I just picked one up slightly used. I like it so much I would buy one at full price.
03-27-15, 09:07 AM
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Check the LD/Rando forum for extensive discussion of saddles, this thread will get you started.
03-27-15, 10:17 AM
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specialized's body geometry saddles are pretty rad. *most* people will ride a 143mm width saddle by them. try the phenom or romin. both are great. that being said, i just replaced two (one that had 6,000mi on it) romin saddles with a brooks c15 and won't be going back anytime soon!!
03-27-15, 10:29 AM
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no such thing as a comfy seat unless you want a cushy pillow, enjoy the saddle sores.
you want FIRM saddle which doesn't pose discomfort. brooks are overrated, ugly, and require "maintenance". they haven't changed for how many years? they're pure nostalgia... dassit.
saddles have come a long way since that brooks ****. invest in something (modern saddles) that'll have you forgetting about a different saddle, forever.
you want FIRM saddle which doesn't pose discomfort. brooks are overrated, ugly, and require "maintenance". they haven't changed for how many years? they're pure nostalgia... dassit.
saddles have come a long way since that brooks ****. invest in something (modern saddles) that'll have you forgetting about a different saddle, forever.
Im not even sure where to start...
03-27-15, 10:53 AM
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no such thing as a comfy seat unless you want a cushy pillow, enjoy the saddle sores.
you want FIRM saddle which doesn't pose discomfort. brooks are overrated, ugly, and require "maintenance". they haven't changed for how many years? they're pure nostalgia... dassit.
saddles have come a long way since that brooks ****. invest in something (modern saddles) that'll have you forgetting about a different saddle, forever.
you want FIRM saddle which doesn't pose discomfort. brooks are overrated, ugly, and require "maintenance". they haven't changed for how many years? they're pure nostalgia... dassit.
saddles have come a long way since that brooks ****. invest in something (modern saddles) that'll have you forgetting about a different saddle, forever.
I could never go back to a padded saddle.
Looks? Subjective for sure.
Weight? Heavy, no doubt.
03-27-15, 11:14 AM
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I ride Brooks saddles, and not for nostalgia. I like them because they have an unpadded surface (very firm) but absorb bumps because of their hammock design. Over time, they shape themselve to your body, like your favorite old shoes and jeans do. They haven't changed over the years because they are simple and work well. Maintenance? All I do is sweat on mine. I've never used any conditioning products, and so far, haven't needed to tension mine. But when the time comes, turning a nut 1/2 rotation probably won't take too much time and effort.
I could never go back to a padded saddle.
Looks? Subjective for sure.
Weight? Heavy, no doubt.
I could never go back to a padded saddle.
Looks? Subjective for sure.
Weight? Heavy, no doubt.
aside from that they are ugly and heavy. unless it's a bike from the 20s, they single handedly perform the act of medusa on nice bikes.
03-27-15, 11:22 AM
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until i stumbled upon the specialized toupe my default saddle is a scraped off bontrager.. to the plastic. i agree w/ a very firm surface. modern saddles absorb shock via carbon rails and flexing in the wings. the only benefit i see is adjusting the amount of shock a brooks absorbs.
aside from that they are ugly and heavy. unless it's a bike from the 20s, they single handedly perform the act of medusa on nice bikes.
aside from that they are ugly and heavy. unless it's a bike from the 20s, they single handedly perform the act of medusa on nice bikes.
03-27-15, 11:24 AM
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Rivet is making some very fine looking saddles that are designed for long hours of riding.
When I'm going 100k+ I use a Selle Anatomica.
BTW don't believe any representation that a leather saddle is "waterproof."
When I'm going 100k+ I use a Selle Anatomica.
BTW don't believe any representation that a leather saddle is "waterproof."
03-27-15, 05:20 PM
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I've been loving my Specialized Toupe. Im very interested in the c15 though
03-27-15, 08:32 PM
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I ride Brooks saddles, and not for nostalgia. I like them because they have an unpadded surface (very firm) but absorb bumps because of their hammock design. Over time, they shape themselve to your body, like your favorite old shoes and jeans do. They haven't changed over the years because they are simple and work well. Maintenance? All I do is sweat on mine. I've never used any conditioning products, and so far, haven't needed to tension mine. But when the time comes, turning a nut 1/2 rotation probably won't take too much time and effort.
I could never go back to a padded saddle.
Looks? Subjective for sure.
Weight? Heavy, no doubt.
I could never go back to a padded saddle.
Looks? Subjective for sure.
Weight? Heavy, no doubt.
03-27-15, 08:52 PM
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FYI any specialized dealer will have an "ass-o-meter" that will measure your sit bones. after you know your measurement, you can pick any brand saddle with close measurements...which is why I chose the c15 over the c17.
03-28-15, 01:42 AM
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Was on a 130 romin that was too narrow for me, moved over to a 155 toupe that was too wide, and now I'm on a sell italia SLR max flow. I like it so far. Might try a 143 specialized something eventually. I think that width works well for me. I've also wanted to try a smp one day but $$$