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On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:24:28 -0600, Wasatch5k
wrote: I've been told they take a while to break in, but it's been over a year and I'm tired of numb nuts, it hurts after 20min! Can anyone recommend a more comfortable saddle in the $50~$90 range? I was thinking maybe the WTB Shadow V Pro Gel seen he If there's one thing I've learned monitoring and participating in these saddle discussions for almost fifteen years; everyone's different. You'll probably get lots of responses touting each poster's particular favorite saddle. Only you can determine what works for you. Unfortunately this can get expensive. Best bet, find someone (like me) who has a box full of random saddles and will let you borrow some to try. Some bike shops might even do this for you. But the real answer is: Selle Italia Flite (non-gel). It must be the right answer since I have them on five of my six bikes. ;-) BTW, my all original 1966 PX-10 has a Brooks Pro. A Flite might feel good, but just wouldn't look correct. jeverett3ATearthlinkDOTnet http://home.earthlink.net/~jeverett3 |
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Bill Sornson wrote:
A hundred bucks for a 300-gram saddle? You can do (MUCH) better. You can't do any better than the one that fits, which is worth whatever it costs. Matt O. |
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Dan wrote:
I ended up with the Terry men's ti fly. It has a slot down the middle but I don't believe that the slot actually makes much of a difference. This saddle seems to be the right width, firmness and just plain fits me. I agree about the Terry. The hole seems dubious, but it works for me anyway. Other users seem to agree -- I've never heard of anyone rejecting one of these saddles. The hole actually bothered me at first, but just as I was thinking of getting rid of the Terry, it seemed to break in and has been great ever since. I'll probably grab another for my mountain bike. Selle Italia Turbomatics and WTBs seem almost universally liked too. However, as others have said, overall riding position is key. Matt O. |
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Wasatch5k wrote:
I've been told they take a while to break in, but it's been over a year and I'm tired of numb nuts, it hurts after 20min! Can anyone recommend a more comfortable saddle in the $50~$90 range? I was thinking maybe the WTB Shadow V Pro Gel seen he http://www.wtb.com/products/saddle_progel.html Any opinions? Gel saddles don't work for a lot of people. I've always avoided them. A standard Flite might be better, as might the looks-masochistic-but-actually-works SLR. Less is often more when it comes to avoiding numbness, because you actually sit on your bones rather than constricting your soft bits. |
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David Damerell wrote:
Quoting Wasatch5k : I've been told they take a while to break in, but it's been over a year and I'm tired of numb nuts, it hurts after 20min! Non-leather saddles such as you have don't break in; either they're good or they're not. Do you mean non-leather structurally, or as a saddle cover? Depending on the saddle, even a leather cover breaks in a little. I had this experience with my Terry. Completely non-leather saddles can be great. Lycra is comfortable but doesn't last. Avocet vinyl saddles are great. SDG have some kind of foamy synthetic ultrasuede that's comfortable too, and practically indestructible. Matt O. |
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John Everett wrote:
But the real answer is: Selle Italia Flite (non-gel). It must be the right answer since I have them on five of my six bikes. ;-) I like the original Flites too. I first tried one when they came out in '90 or so, and I immediately felt it was the best saddle ever. But now the Flite name has been applied to a whole line of saddles, completely different from one another except for the basic outline. Matt O. |
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Quoting Matt O'Toole :
David Damerell wrote: Quoting Wasatch5k : I've been told they take a while to break in, but it's been over a year and I'm tired of numb nuts, it hurts after 20min! Non-leather saddles such as you have don't break in; either they're good or they're not. Do you mean non-leather structurally, or as a saddle cover? I mean whatever part isn't leather isn't going to break in. Completely non-leather saddles can be great. Yes; what I'm saying is, unlike a leather saddle, if they're not great there's no point hoping they'll become great. -- David Damerell Distortion Field! Today is First Brieday, June. |
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Forget padded saddles. My mileage never rolled up until I got rid of
padded saddles. The SLR versions vary so fit them to your derier. Other versions without padding work based upon your physique. Match sit bones to contact points. Check that the skirt on the saddle doesn't intrude on your thighs. Padded saddles are the holy grail of Bike Mkt'g. You need the padding in your shorts! Once you have ~ 1500 mi. developed seat your derier will be comfortable on unpadded saddle. And you don't need to ride 70mi/wk to maintain your seat. |
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"John Everett" wrote in message ... If there's one thing I've learned monitoring and participating in these saddle discussions for almost fifteen years; everyone's different. You'll probably get lots of responses touting each poster's particular favorite saddle. Only you can determine what works for you. Good advice. Unfortunately this can get expensive. Best bet, find someone (like me) who has a box full of random saddles and will let you borrow some to try. Some bike shops might even do this for you. Definately. It's one good reason to be part of a friendly bike club where everyone's out to share knowledge - and lend equipment for testing. But the real answer is: Selle Italia Flite (non-gel). It must be the right answer since I have them on five of my six bikes. ;-) BTW, my all original 1966 PX-10 has a Brooks Pro. A Flite might feel good, but just wouldn't look correct. Got a question for you since you're using the Selle and Brooks: had you considered trying a Brooks saddle that had the same shape as the Selle Flight? I didn't know they made them until I leafed through their PDF catalog. (downloadable online) Wondering how these "modern" Brooks designs compare to their gel/plastic counterparts in the Selle and other brands. C. |
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