ravenmore

Freakin' Forte Pro SL. If you knew how much money I've shelled out on saddles since ~2005, you'd comprehend the magnitude of the irony that a $40 saddle from Performance was the best thing I've put under my backside. Now to go buy 3 or so more to keep around for when the model gets changed or discontinued.

Johnny Mullet

I am still trying different saddles. My favorite is the classic Vetta saddle on my vintage MTB.

TimothyH

Looks like one of those cushioned toilet seats.

Now you don't even have to slow down when the urge hits. Just slip to the back of the paceline and...

Seriously, glad you found something that works for you and at a fair price.


-Tim-

Lazyass

Heck, the Walmart here has this one for $20. Thought about getting it for a spare bike.

redlude97

looks like a selle italia SLR flow, did you try one of those?

12strings

I had this saddle and rode it for several months before deciding it was just too hard...It was pretty good with bike shorts, but sometimes I ride with regular clothes on, and that was immediate discomfort as soon as I sat on it...it fit great, Could tell because it was my seat bones that were hurting...

ravenmore

The best saddles I'd used before this were one particular Selle Flite and the Specialized Toupe. My last Toupe was the carbon railed version which is what - north of $200?

Btw the Forte Pro SL is indeed pretty light as a bonus. On my scale it was 211 grams which is just a tad more than most Toupes.

cicatrize

I actually love the saddle that came with my ALR 5. Best saddle I've used.

Carbonfiberboy 

Totally. I bought one about a month ago. My old Forte Classics had gotten soft. I had 3 of those, I guess I should buy 2 more of these. Like you say, they don't make the Classic anymore.

thump55

I can appreciate how you feel.

Saddles are like girlfriends...you can spend tons of money on some fancy sleek ones, but in the end, you'll always be happier with the wider/softer/heavier one.

rubber_duck

My first post on this forum is to admit that I spit coffee reading this ^

thump55

Rock on. Welcome.

You will find me hanging out in any thread relating to saddles, full figured girls, and of course, poop.

RPK79

I just moved on from an inexpensive nashbar saddle that was a little too narrow and wearing out after 5,000+ miles. I picked up a Romin Evo on clearance. I'm still dialing back in the position, but I think it will be a winner for me. I hope so at least...

Stucky

The cheap ones are usually the best. I loved the thirty-cent one that came with mty old Bikesdirect road bike. Like most thing cycling-related, there seems to be too much thought and junk science put into the fancy expensive things. Simple and basic is often the best.

Frreed

I just put one on my new bike. Had the Forte Classic, but wanted something lighter and better looking. It is a great saddle and a great deal. The Classic went on a rebuild of a 1992 Paramount (PDG Series).

Homebrew01

We always value your contributions

Homebrew01

Zefal makes saddles ?? Their pumps are good .... hmmmm

mprelaw

Mine is a $29 Specialized Riva. It still boggles my mind that it's the most comfortable saddle I ever parked my arse on.

pakk

Is there any logic to finding the right saddle or do you just keep trying them till you know its right?

bigdo13

the logic is saddles are like women; every one needs something different, but when you find the one that fits you, hold on to her as long as ya can....

Jiggle

One factory makes most of the saddles. Any company can spec one and have their name put on it.

pakk

got ya. No logic. So like woman, I just have to try them all.

2702

Every Saddle that came on a Cannondale Synapse has been the best for me.

momo15

I hated that I had to admit I was a "bull," as per Fizik's logic, but OH...MY...GOD, the Aliante fits me like a friggin glove. In the race to shed weight, saddles can climb pretty high, but the one I have was off of a stock bike, and weighs more than the normal model. I'll ride it until my fat ass bends it in half...which...is kind of like the girlfriend analogy too.

OldsCOOL

My favorite saddle came off a mountain bike bought from, ahhh nevermind. Fit is more important than looks.