BR49

Howdy,
I figured I'm in this group (age wise) someone will steer me in the right direction?

I love the Cloud 9 bike seats, I found a Cruiser saddle that I can go for 3 hrs no problems.
I ride a hybrid in an upright position. What other Cloud 9 models would you recommend?
I'm about 5' 8" around 185 lbs.

Some say the older cloud 9's are better than the newer ones?
Thanks.

terrymorse 

For reference, here is the Cloud 9 Cruiser Select saddle (OP may not have link posting privileges).


I'm not an advocate of upright cycling, but for those who are, I would recommend a saddle from one of the mainstream saddle manufacturers, like Selle Italia.

Here's the Selle Italia version of a comfort saddle:

RCMoeur 

Here's what I like, complete with photos:
https://www.bikeforums.net/22707345-post60.html

BR49

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Wildwood 

I am in the camp that believes a comfortable saddle needs to start with sit bone width - whether one sits mostly upright or rides in a more aero position. When one gets that determined then the amount of padding, shape for thighs to avoid chafing when pedaling, cutouts/split rail and other factors may confuse the saddle decision.


using the info from Specialized to determine their best saddle for my bottom, based on sit bone width = indicated their narrowest. I did not buy, but that model did come closest in design appearance to my most preferred saddles.