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On Sat, 7 Jan 2012 04:34:20 -0800 (PST), Chalo
wrote: ... The trouble is that every saddle above the minimum size seems to be burdened with features that add weight and modes of failure, but don't necessarily make it a better perch for riding. I am reminded of the Vetta ATB saddle I bought sometime in the late 20th century. Vetta saddles of that time were of comparable construction, differing mainly is size and shape between the different models. The ATB model was wider and longer than the Racing model, but otherwise similar. From the time capsule at BikePro: http://www.bikepro.com/products/saddles/vetta.html I wish I could find something like that anymore. Today's equivalent would have a slot in it, gel humps, elastomer suspended rails, etc., etc. And as a result it would probably weigh and cost twice as much while being less satisfactory as a seat. Chalo Back in the day the Vetta was my first gel-filled saddle. It was the most comfortable seat I ever had. After several years the gel disintegrated and I could never find another one like it. |
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On Jan 8, 12:39*am, "Tom $herman (-_-)" ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: On 1/6/2012 10:11 PM, wrote: * [...] I'm using a Selle Italia Lady Gel Flo on the current in-service ride. Expensive new (not cheap even when scrounged, used), manganese rails are questionable,[...] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ^^^^^^^^^ Magnesium rails, perhaps? Like I said, Tom-- "questionable". IOW, whatever they are made of, I saw at least one reference to "it broke" meaning one or more of the rails. I didn't flesh out my response but "both Selle Italia, a reliable and more-comfortable one you used to be able to buy, new and recently manufactured, and the modern, less-comfortable and less-reliable one you can buy NARM today". --D-y |
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On Jan 6, 5:59*pm, Chalo wrote:
I'm sure I've asked this question before somewhere in days of yore, but I'm equally sure that the answer would not be exactly the same today as when I asked it then: Is anybody here aware of a large yet light saddle that can be bought today? *I seek a saddle with the construction and characteristics of a racy saddle, but sized for a big person with wide sit bones and . It need not be huge, but I hope to find something say in a similar category size-wise as a Brooks B66/B67. *I don't want springs, bumpers, excessive padding, or gel. *I'd rather avoid fart slots, lycra or stitched covers, too, but those things are negotiable in exchange for largeness and lightness. Any ideas? Chalo Closest I've seen to your specs is the Selle Royal Women's Moderate line, with a ~200mm width and ~260mm length, like the B66/67. Most have an elastomer between rail and frame, but ditching that takes you down to the ~180mm width, again in the women's models. |
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On Jan 6, 8:59*pm, Chalo wrote:
Is anybody here aware of a large yet light saddle that can be bought today? *I seek a saddle with the construction and characteristics of a racy saddle, but sized for a big person with wide sit bones and . It need not be huge, but I hope to find something say in a similar category size-wise as a Brooks B66/B67. *I don't want springs, bumpers, excessive padding, or gel. *I'd rather avoid fart slots, lycra or stitched covers, too, but those things are negotiable in exchange for largeness and lightness. Any ideas? How about the Sella San Marco Rolls? I'm 6' 3" and have never found a more comfortable saddle. Art Harris |
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Art Harris wrote:
Chalo wrote: Is anybody here aware of a large yet light saddle that can be bought today? *I seek a saddle with the construction and characteristics of a racy saddle, but sized for a big person with wide sit bones [...] How about the Sella San Marco Rolls? I'm 6' 3" and have never found a more comfortable saddle. Too narrow. That saddle was designed and made for small people who were dividing their load more or less equally between seat and bars. I've been looking at those for twenty-five years thinking, "nice looking saddle... if only it were bigger." I have a friend who measures 7'1". He could probably sit on the narrow edge of a two-by-four without problems. I'm five inches shorter than him, but 140 pounds heavier and built on a much different rail gauge. Chalo |
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On Jan 20, 7:29*pm, Chalo wrote:
Art Harris wrote: Chalo wrote: Is anybody here aware of a large yet light saddle that can be bought today? *I seek a saddle with the construction and characteristics of a racy saddle, but sized for a big person with wide sit bones [...] How about the Sella San Marco Rolls? I'm 6' 3" and have never found a more comfortable saddle. Too narrow. *That saddle was designed and made for small people who were dividing their load more or less equally between seat and bars. I've been looking at those for twenty-five years thinking, "nice looking saddle... if only it were bigger." I have a friend who measures 7'1". *He could probably sit on the narrow edge of a two-by-four without problems. *I'm five inches shorter than him, but 140 pounds heavier and built on a much different rail gauge. Chalo I see that there is a Brooks B17 in organic leather, probably thicker too, like a proper racing saddle. I think you should contact them directly requesting the wide model in the thickest and stiffest leather. I dont believe that there would be enough demand for a plastic saddle to suit you to make an economically viable production run, the natural product is likely be more suitable due to its natural variation (and appropriate selection). Be sure to get the basic zinc- plated rails. I knew a rider who was about 22 stone and was perched almost upright on a racing Brooks supposedly without problem so there is some hope in this direction. |
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On Jan 7, 3:37*pm, "(PeteCresswell)" wrote:
Per Chalo: wide sit bones Can you put a number on it? Measuring the dents I leave in a sheet of styrofoam, mine look to be 5.25" C-C-c. -- Pete Cresswell seems right by me, across the leather. I need to rest. |
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