Are saddles interchangable?
09-02-19, 12:20 PM
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Are saddles interchangable?
I've got a Trek Fuel EX 9.7 2018 bike and I'd like to replace the original saddle (Evoke 2) with a Specialized Phenom Comp or Phenom Expert saddle. Is it going to work?
09-02-19, 03:00 PM
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Virtually all saddle rails fit virtually all seat posts. Of course some fits are sightly more difficult than others. Go for it!
09-02-19, 04:06 PM
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Almost any saddle will work on any seatpost. What matters is what saddle fits you best.
09-17-19, 09:46 AM
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Sometimes the position and length of the rails on a saddle create an impediment for specific bikes and seatpost combinations. Frame geometry and seatpost setback impose restrictions on what saddles will work, so occasionally you have to try a few different ones. Sometimes you might have to change the seatpost to use a specific saddle. Fortunately inexpensive saddles and seatposts work just as well as expensive ones so you can have a small collection and try different combinations.
Last edited by Clem von Jones; 09-17-19 at 09:53 AM.
