Comfortable seat C&V reccomendations
07-15-19, 11:04 AM
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Not only ass-specific and not only specific to distances and posture but also relevant to how many miles you have on you recently. The more you ride, the harder you prefer your saddle to be.
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07-19-19, 02:05 PM
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The leather-covered Cinelli - we called it "buffalo butt" and maybe it actually was buffalo hide. It had more texture than the smooth leather of a Brooks or Ideale or Avocet. AFAIK it was the plain simple Cinelli plastic saddle with a thin firm foam on top, then the hide.
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my 2 saddles worth
saddles are very personal.....and for me position dependent
Selle italia turbo (way old school) has always worked for me....when i look at other saddles I look to see if the shape is similar
Brooks B17 for upright bike is tottaly comfy have just tightened a bit of a turn after 9 or 10 years
brooks b17 narrow imperial did not work at all for me
Brooks swift works really well for me on a road bike...not too aggressive of a position
Sella Italia Flyte Titanium works for me on a road bike
YSWV (your saddle will vary )
saddles are very personal.....and for me position dependent
Selle italia turbo (way old school) has always worked for me....when i look at other saddles I look to see if the shape is similar
Brooks B17 for upright bike is tottaly comfy have just tightened a bit of a turn after 9 or 10 years
brooks b17 narrow imperial did not work at all for me
Brooks swift works really well for me on a road bike...not too aggressive of a position
Sella Italia Flyte Titanium works for me on a road bike
YSWV (your saddle will vary )
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07-19-19, 03:31 PM
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I think the Selle Italia Turbo design was inspired by the Cinelli"buffalo butt" but a tad softer despite its very similar shape. IIRC the Cinelli came in a plain plastic version, a leather slightly padded version, and the buffalo slightly padded version. All firmer than the Turbo.
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It is very subjective, and since I don't know of an ass-o-meter that will predict which saddle you'll like, you have to try several until you find one that suits you.
I've been reading bikeforums for over ten years now. The saddle that gets the most praise is the Brooks B17. I don't know why, but it is also my favorite. Maybe I have a common butt shape. Who can say? But just as important as this fact is the fact that some can't stand the B17. So refer back to my first paragraph. A B17 isn't a bad place to start. If you don't like it, you can sell it for a very small loss, because there are always people who want a lightly used one. And if it works well for you, it's also economical, because while they do cost a lot, they also last longer than most saddles, so they give you more years per dollar.
I happen to like a few other saddles. Some of them have been women's saddles; go figure. I like the Brooks C17, a certain cheapo Viscount (not associated with the bike brand) and also the Specialized Riva.
I've been reading bikeforums for over ten years now. The saddle that gets the most praise is the Brooks B17. I don't know why, but it is also my favorite. Maybe I have a common butt shape. Who can say? But just as important as this fact is the fact that some can't stand the B17. So refer back to my first paragraph. A B17 isn't a bad place to start. If you don't like it, you can sell it for a very small loss, because there are always people who want a lightly used one. And if it works well for you, it's also economical, because while they do cost a lot, they also last longer than most saddles, so they give you more years per dollar.
I happen to like a few other saddles. Some of them have been women's saddles; go figure. I like the Brooks C17, a certain cheapo Viscount (not associated with the bike brand) and also the Specialized Riva.
