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Affordable + Comfortable Bike Seat?

Old 09-23-21, 12:12 PM
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Affordable + Comfortable Bike Seat?

I am usually ok with whatever crummy seat a bike comes with, but is there a better and more comfortable seat out there at say $30 to $50?
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Old 09-23-21, 12:59 PM
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Maybe. Saddle comfort is incredibly specific from person to person, so you might find one that works for you at that price, but maybe not. It's impossible to say
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Old 09-23-21, 01:08 PM
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Back before BikeNashbar was sold I use to watch them and others for returned items they sold at a big discount. I got a couple saddles and other stuff for half normal price or thereabout.

I haven't been watching for deals lately or even checked to see if they have a page for such stuff anymore.

I agree that saddles are a personal preference. Expensive doesn't mean anything for how well my butt fits them. It's been fond of some pretty inexpensive saddles. A Bell from Walmart being one. However I don't have it anymore. That left with a bike I got rid of. But it was a comfortable saddle. Don't know which model. But it was before they got all padded up and puffy.
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Old 09-23-21, 01:17 PM
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Caloso really had the right answer. But for myself, I'm fond of the Ritchey Streem Pro. Comfortable for me and you can get them on ebay for around $50.
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Old 09-23-21, 01:35 PM
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No two butts are the same, and every saddle will feel different, regardless of price. But you get what you pay for, and IMO sub-$50 saddles are disposable. Better to buy once, cry once. You can always take a good saddle from your current bike to the next one.
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