Markdeep Posted November 22, 2013 Posted November 22, 2013 I ride the phenom mostly, but there are times when on longer rides it hurts my bony arse. My other saddle is a Ritchey WCS marathon, I find it more comfortable on 5hrs + in the saddle. Ask your LBS for a test saddle or two..
Wil6 Posted November 22, 2013 Posted November 22, 2013 Tundra 2 came stock on my bike... ITDIDNOTAGREEWITHMYASS But the key words there are "MY ass".Mine too, even the colours matched my bike but 40km on that saddle and it was sold
Skylark Posted November 22, 2013 Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Mine too, even the colours matched my bike but 40km on that saddle and it was sold That's the worst!!When the colour matches the bike and makes it look like the sleekest machine known to mankind but it hurst like ****** hell I have that situation right now - supremely awesome looking Prologo saddle that's so uncomfortable for me and a butt ugly but incredibly comfortable WTB saddle that makes my mtb look like a delivery bike Edited November 22, 2013 by Skylark ThePubSA 1
DJR Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Hi All . Next year will do my first Cape Epic . Been doing long rides and feeling pressure in the waterworks dept . Have been looking at the Selle Italia max slr gel flow .It has a nice gap in the middle section which will relieve pressure . Any other suggestions ?Don't overlook that Selle Italia Gel Flow. I ride that on my road bike, but for Sani I put it on the mtb in stead of the Gobi, and it behaved really well. (For my backside, of course)
Brighter-Lights Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Not tried any Spez saddles but I don't like the Gobi. My personal choice - any Selle Italia SLR - once rode almost 450km in 24hr Solo on SLR 135 with not a mark down there - used cream though.
flyluis Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Specialized gel phenom Plus one million. You won't go wrong with this one. mikkelz 1
umhlanga101 Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 + 1 Best saddle I've ever used , and I've tried a LOT of them !!! +2 agree - best saddle
deanbean Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Get yourself a real leather saddle. Brooks, look at the diff models. Not a weight weenie choice, but lasts for a long time, and gets very comfy. But does need a bit of maintaining.
Rich Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Gobi is a great saddle. Good mix between padded and light weight. Most stores have Fizik demo saddles. Try one first.
Spoke101 Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Test, Test, Test everyone is different. I’m as skinny as well ""a spoke ie: 1.88m and 58kg" but i find a pure carbon Selle Italia SRL to be great. Oh and do get a decent set of bibs with a good chamois.
Tankman Posted November 24, 2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Test, Test, Test everyone is different. I’m as skinny as well ""a spoke ie: 1.88m and 58kg" but i find a pure carbon Selle Italia SRL to be great. Oh and do get a decent set of bibs with a good chamois. On a road bike for a little road race ...maybe. For 8 days around the Western Cape ... you are nuts!!
DJR Posted November 24, 2013 Posted November 24, 2013 On a road bike for a little road race ...maybe. For 8 days around the Western Cape ... you are nuts!! No, but he's real "hardegat"
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