Saddles Decisions

[AlanD]

Hubbers,

 

 Tn the market for a new saddle and seem to be coming back to 3 that are in budget (R1000):

 

1) http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/pro-saddle-turnix-ti-af

2) http://www.evobikes.co.za/components/saddles/selle-italia-c2-black.html

3) http://www.evobikes.co.za/components/saddles/selle-italia-c2-genuine-gel-saddle.html

 

Things i am looking for:

 

1) Comfort - Do not do really long rides but would like a comfortable one should the rides increase in distance.

2) Pressure release - So groove or cut out to relieve pressure

3) Weight - Light but strong

4) Saddle suitable for the not so flexible.

 

Understand about sit bones being inportant for width of saddle and reckon i need a slightly wider one rather than the racey, thin, sleek saddles. Also understand it's a personal fit but difficult to test saddles.

 

Anyone that has any of these saddles that can give me some imput on them or any advice on other saddles that meet the criteria will be highly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[428 others]

Dont want to confuse you, but have a look at one of these as well

 

http://www.evobikes.co.za/components/saddles/ritchey-wcs-marathon-saddle.html

 

Out of stock, but I'm sure another LBS might have.

[AlanD]

Dont want to confuse you, but have a look at one of these as well

 

http://www.evobikes.co.za/components/saddles/ritchey-wcs-marathon-saddle.html

 

Out of stock, but I'm sure another LBS might have.

Thanks for the reply. Will check it out.

[fabs]

How about the same as one above, but super fast, good service, and cheaper

http://www.sportsworld.co.za/product.php?id_product=660

[Luegar]

Have you considered the Specialized saddles. I'm not really a fan of their bikes but I have to admit their saddles are top notch.

 

Have an Avatar on my MTB

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/saddles/roadtriathlon-saddles/avatar-comp-gel

 

And riding a Romin on my road bike

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/saddles/roadtriathlon-saddles/romin-pro

 

The Romin is a little outside your budget but have a look at their other offerings. I'm sure there is something there to suit your budget (and more importantly - your derrière). 

 

Edit: Fixed link

[Monark]

am looking for an old Gobi if anyone has one lying around that they want to sell/donate

[cadenceblur]

Have you considered the Specialized saddles. I'm not really a fan of their bikes but I have to admit their saddles are top notch.

 

Have an Avatar on my MTB

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/saddles/roadtriathlon-saddles/avatar-comp-gel

 

And riding a Romin on my road bike

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/saddles/roadtriathlon-saddles/romin-pro

 

The Romin is a little outside your budget but have a look at their other offerings. I'm sure there is something there to suit your budget (and more importantly - your derrière). 

 

Edit: Fixed link

have to agree on the specialized saddles, the different widths are a help. I have an Avatar on MTB and Chicane on road bike. Super comfortable.

[AlanD]

Thanks for all the input hubbers, much apprecited. Will heed all the options given.

[Race Turtle]

I have the C2 gel flow and I find it extremely comfortable. Have tried many other saddles but this one just suits my behind. Only downside IMO is the saddle starts to flex a lot at the cut-out after a while which was about 18 months in my case which isn't too bad. Well worth a shot!

[AlanD]

I have the C2 gel flow and I find it extremely comfortable. Have tried many other saddles but this one just suits my behind. Only downside IMO is the saddle starts to flex a lot at the cut-out after a while which was about 18 months in my case which isn't too bad. Well worth a shot!

Thanks for the reply. Got me thinking now is it bestto have a cut out or groove for pressure relieve? Does the flex cause you any issues?

[Race Turtle]

Thanks for the reply. Got me thinking now is it bestto have a cut out or groove for pressure relieve? Does the flex cause you any issues?

The cut-out definitely works for me. Haven't tried anything with a groove before but then again it depends from person to person. The flex doesn't cause any issues you just get this slight sinking feeling over time. Would still recommend it though.

 

Saddle choice is always difficult but you just need to try try and try until you find the right one 

[scooby15]

Look at a Specialized Phenom or Henge, very comfortable if you get the correct width

[AlanD]

The cut-out definitely works for me. Haven't tried anything with a groove before but then again it depends from person to person. The flex doesn't cause any issues you just get this slight sinking feeling over time. Would still recommend it though.

 

Saddle choice is always difficult but you just need to try try and try until you find the right one 

Thank You. Appreciate the feedback.

[AlanD]

Look at a Specialized Phenom or Henge, very comfortable if you get the correct width

Cool, will do.

[AngryAustrian]

Bontragers are great value for money.

[Cippo]

The Selle saddles you are looking at are all 132mm. Sounds like you need a 145mm. I would look at a Fizik Antares. There is a VSX model with a pressure release groove. You can get a test saddle from most shops.