What to replace my Fizik Tundra 2 with?

[Charlie600]

Hi there,

 

Got the Fizik Tundra 2 together with my Giant Anthem but the thing is killing me on longer rides (perhaps I'm just a softie?).

 

Will it get "softer" in time or should I rather just bite the bullet and buy an alternative saddle? And if so, what good options would you recommend?

 

Regards and thanking you in advance.

[M Hickley]

Fizik Gobi

[jannosmit]

Fizik Gobi!

[Tankman]

Shall I say it again ... Fizik Gobi

[arendoog]

WTB silverado

[Guest Frail4Life]

Hi there,

 

Got the Fizik Tundra 2 together with my Giant Anthem but the thing is killing me on longer rides (perhaps I'm just a softie?).

 

Will it get "softer" in time or should I rather just bite the bullet and buy an alternative saddle? And if so, what good options would you recommend?

 

Regards and thanking you in advance.

I say You need more Saddle time. Mine is very Comfy! It may just be Me?

[Underachiever]

You probably need more time. I've got a Fizik Pave, Gobi (2x) and Aliante on my 4 bikes and all are great!

[Showtime]

If it's the wrong size it will never become comfortable. You might need something wider and then I suggest the Specialized Phenom.

[Mojoman]

How long have you had the saddle and how many K's have you done on it? How long is a long ride for you?

[Andro]

Or..... Cycling rule no 5....

[MTBeer]

Hi there,

 

Got the Fizik Tundra 2 together with my Giant Anthem but the thing is killing me on longer rides (perhaps I'm just a softie?).

 

Will it get "softer" in time or should I rather just bite the bullet and buy an alternative saddle? And if so, what good options would you recommend?

 

Regards and thanking you in advance.

Agreed. Fizik Tundra is crap hard. Had mine for 2 years and was in pain on every ride. Replaced it with a Specialized Avatar (R850) and haven't felt any discomfort since.

[Carmichael]

Also changing my tundra to a gobi, currently doing 10hours a week, and it is hurting me everytime.

[Blackadder]

I use a Gobi and sort of like it. Would love to try the Fizik Kurve range. They seem quite innovative and adjustable.

[Lukep]

Go and have you sit bone measured, use that as a starting point then look at saddles that are the correct width for your sit bones.

[splat]

Go and have you sit bone measured, use that as a starting point then look at saddles that are the correct width for your sit bones.

 

+1

 

Saddles come in different widths, just like everyone's sit bones.

 

The Tundra is a narrow, hard flat saddle @ 125mm

Gobi is 130mm, but is nicely shaped

Antares is 142mm

 

Most Specialized saddles come in different widths.

So find a shop with an Assometer and choose an appropriate saddle.

[D Vader]

I use a Gobi and sort of like it. Would love to try the Fizik Kurve range. They seem quite innovative and adjustable.

I've tried the Kurve range and 2 have broken seat bodies.

Not so happy as these were not cheapies, now on Antares and it seems fine, Gobi is good, maybe a bit heavy if you are a weight weenie