Can't believe the perfect saddle for me after all these years was this...
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It is curved down a bit. I like that. I have had saddles where I would constantly snag the crotch of my shorts on the nose. It doesn't look that extreme on the bike as in the photo though.
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I use a brooks imperial b17 black saddle, thousands of miles later it is better than all the saddles i have tried in 56,000 miles of biking.
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Just pulled the trigger on the blue and black Velo Senso VL-3206. The saddles on both bikes are getting old. So if I like this one, then will get another.
Velo Senso VL-3206 | eBay
Velo Senso VL-3206 | eBay
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@BikingGrad80, @Carbonfiberboy, @ptempel, how firm is that Velo Senso? I'm currently a Brooks guy -- so it can't be squishy -- but looking for something lighter with a cutout. Thanks.
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@BikingGrad80, @Carbonfiberboy, @ptempel, how firm is that Velo Senso? I'm currently a Brooks guy -- so it can't be squishy -- but looking for something lighter with a cutout. Thanks.
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Sweet! Just ordered one, thanks. If it doesn't get me to saddle Nirvana, I'm only out $39.
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My Brooks Flyer does that occasionally but I still love it...
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It is medium firmness.
I got mine too but my main bike is out of action after the aluminum part of my FSA SL-K light left crank arm with the pedal threads ripped out causing me to have to bike on one foot 10 miles to catch a bus. Ordered a 6850+BB to replace it.
My main gripe is the Senso is it is a bit heavier (40g) than the Pro SL because it has Chromoly rails while the Forte version has titanium.
I got mine too but my main bike is out of action after the aluminum part of my FSA SL-K light left crank arm with the pedal threads ripped out causing me to have to bike on one foot 10 miles to catch a bus. Ordered a 6850+BB to replace it.
My main gripe is the Senso is it is a bit heavier (40g) than the Pro SL because it has Chromoly rails while the Forte version has titanium.
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dialing it in is a pain in the ass on that one..literally .good luck
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It is medium firmness.
I got mine too but my main bike is out of action after the aluminum part of my FSA SL-K light left crank arm with the pedal threads ripped out causing me to have to bike on one foot 10 miles to catch a bus. Ordered a 6850+BB to replace it.
My main gripe is the Senso is it is a bit heavier (40g) than the Pro SL because it has Chromoly rails while the Forte version has titanium.
I got mine too but my main bike is out of action after the aluminum part of my FSA SL-K light left crank arm with the pedal threads ripped out causing me to have to bike on one foot 10 miles to catch a bus. Ordered a 6850+BB to replace it.
My main gripe is the Senso is it is a bit heavier (40g) than the Pro SL because it has Chromoly rails while the Forte version has titanium.
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This is my current favorite saddle:
Bought from Amazon for the princely sum of $14.16. I bought it with the intention of replacing it with an expensive LBS fitted saddle, and my only reason for buying it was "cheap + blue". I've ridden 4000 miles on it and have never felt the need to upgrade!
Bought from Amazon for the princely sum of $14.16. I bought it with the intention of replacing it with an expensive LBS fitted saddle, and my only reason for buying it was "cheap + blue". I've ridden 4000 miles on it and have never felt the need to upgrade!
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My Senso just arrived. Shell is identical to the Forte Pro SL. Shape of padding also seems identical, however the Senso padding feels firmer. The Senso cover has some BS piping on it, which I don't care for but it probably won't bother me.
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Huh. That's a nice saddle for $40. Might be worth a try for my rear end. Am still currently using the Terry Butterfly that I stole years ago from the wife's MTB. Thanks honey!
Edit: Just pulled the trigger on the blue and black Velo Senso VL-3206. The saddles on both bikes are getting old. So if I like this one, then will get another.
Velo Senso VL-3206 | eBay
Edit: Just pulled the trigger on the blue and black Velo Senso VL-3206. The saddles on both bikes are getting old. So if I like this one, then will get another.
Velo Senso VL-3206 | eBay
Brooks Flyer to the rescue...
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I have Forte saddles on a couple bikes & didn't see the need for a more expensive one until I bought my new bike. The Giant saddle that came with the bike is horrible, a rock hard Fizik knock off. I picked up a real Fizik Arione Tri 2 off ebay for $70, super happy considering it was a crap shoot.
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My find is.....Nashbar FR1 Saddle and less $$$$$$
Never spent more than $30, and all the saddles are between 205 and 300 grams--which for a non-weight-weenie is a pretty light saddle.
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Fabric Scoop for me. I can deal with all 3 saddle profiles, but am happiest on the Shallow version.
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for cheap, not many saddles can beat the Charge Spoon ...read the reviews... my son has one on his hardrock MTB and is well pleased:
Wiggle | Charge Spoon Saddle with Cromo Rails | Performance Saddles
Wiggle | Charge Spoon Saddle with Cromo Rails | Performance Saddles
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@BikingGrad80, @Carbonfiberboy, @ptempel, how firm is that Velo Senso? I'm currently a Brooks guy -- so it can't be squishy -- but looking for something lighter with a cutout. Thanks.
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Edit: Ah you said Fly. Different saddle. Don't know why I didn't pay attention to your post. -1 for reading comprehension.
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