Digger Goreman

Trek 800 Sport used almost exclusively on road. Current seat (which is super comfortable, even after miles and miles) is a thrift store "Mammoth" saddle. 165mm at the rear with shallow "man bits" channel. But, it is starting to seperate at seams, small tear, and the bars bend over time (whaddaya want for a few bucks, eh?). So I feel ready to do better....

Which Cobb seat is best for my application? I'm looking at the Randee, DRT, Max and Plus.

Merci Beaucoup!

oldbobcat

Sorry for deflecting, but why a Cobb. Cobb's target is experienced riders who want to maximize performance by trying something very different.

I suggest taking your bike to your local shop, telling them what you're after, and taking some recommendations and suggestions. There are plenty of excellent saddles to meet many needs by Specialized, Bontrager (Trek), Selle Italia, Selle San Marco, WTB, . . . Many with 30-day satisfaction guarantees.

dsbrantjr

It is virtually impossible for someone else to suggest a saddle which will suit you; everyone's needs and posterior are different. By far the best is to follow oldbobcat's advice and see and feel them for yourself.

WizardOfBoz

I'd second the point about Cobb. Some people love 'em, but the saddles you mention are in the $200 range. Perhaps check some saddles out at the LBS - and get a satisfaction or your money back deal.

canklecat

I have a Cobb saddle, the V-Flow, their original design. It's okay but nothing special. If I'd paid full price I'd have been disappointed, but it came with a used entry level Trek tri-bike that I only got to scavenge for the components. When I'm on the aero bars or tucked as low as I can get on the drop bars, the Cobb V-Flow doesn't feel any more comfortable than my Selle Q-Bik or Bontrager Ajna with pressure relief cutouts. The Selle Q-Bik is made pretty much like the Cobb V-Flow and Delta saddles with full length noses and cutouts. No big difference. The Q-Bik is discontinued but may still be found as unsold old stock for around $20 -- that's what I paid at Nashbar a couple of years ago.

If I planned to pay $100 or more for a specialized saddle I'd go with an ISM noseless or split-nose saddle. Phil Gaimon likes 'em, and not just because they're a sponsor -- I think he got the ISM saddle first for comfort after he left the pro ranks and could choose any saddle he wanted. The sponsorship came later after he set up his "Worst Retirement Ever" gig on YouTube.

reburns

Your current seat is "super comfortable, even after miles and miles". That is something special that many riders have spent years searching for, usually filling boxes with cast off misfit saddles they have tried and rejected after lots of time, effort and discomfort. If it was me, I would try my best to find a saddle that is as close to identical to your current saddle as you can find. If you’re successful, buy two more for inventory.

Digger Goreman

Thank you for your best advice! Made an exec decision on the Randee and will spend $25 from a bike program prize and $6 out of my pocket. Happy Birthday to me! (One month early )

ShopGoodWill.com
Tyler, TX store apparently received boxes of new old stock and are selling Buy it Now, from $20 to $35, plus ship/handling/tax.

Digger Goreman

Happy with the Randee. Took a couple of rides to dial in (hooray for the long rails!).
Barely notice it's there after 20 miles
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greatscott

Cobb saddles are like any other saddle, if you're comfortable riding on one than buy it, shops that carry that brand have a lime green test version they'll let you take home and you can ride it for a couple of weeks, don't like it try another test version. Also on Jcob (they changed their name to that) site they have a selection guide so you can find your idea saddle better, but after finding the right one or two get a sample saddle to ride. Like any saddle brand you may or may not find yourself comfortable with it, if not then try another. Also make sure you get your sit bones measured, and explain to any bike shop what your discomfort problems are.