Jonkie Posted November 9, 2014 Share The new Selle Italia Flite saddles are also very nice. 146 mm in width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted November 9, 2014 Share I bought a Pro Turnix 142mm on Thursday, and felt absolute comfort the minute I got onto it, fantastic value for money at R995 for a 205grm saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted November 9, 2014 Share Fizik Erione is the bees knees. Just did 400km on one and no issues at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in10sive Posted November 9, 2014 Share nice topic - I am also looking for a comfy saddle atm, did 55km today and was fine except for my center @$$ bone (don't know the medical term) which gave me lots of pain. Edited November 9, 2014 by in10sive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360 Posted November 9, 2014 Share nice topic - I am also looking for a comfy saddle atm, did 55km today and was fine except for my center @$$ bone (don't know the medical term) which gave me lots of pain.The center ass bone? Are you referring to the piece between your scrotum and ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burty Posted November 9, 2014 Share Is there a specific way to take correct measurements or does a qualified person with experience have to do it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted November 10, 2014 Share Is there a specific way to take correct measurements or does a qualified person with experience have to do it ? It is possible to do the measurements yourself (ask Dr. Google) but I think the best method is to pop into a local Specialized dealer where they will measure you on their Ass-O-Meter™ (no jokes) for free. I'm also a huge fan of the Specialized Body Geometry saddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted November 10, 2014 Share No, i have tried sitting on tin foil, bags of flower, carborad, firm pillows and everythng else and has no accurate measurement. Had anything from 85mm-110mm. Seems the best option to go to a specialized dealer to sit on that test bum saddle measurement thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted November 10, 2014 Share BrandonF - why did you go for the 142mm and not the 132mm? Did you go for the cut out or the grovve one? I am favouring this saddle due to the value for money. BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted November 10, 2014 Share BrandonF - why did you go for the 142mm and not the 132mm? Did you go for the cut out or the grovve one? I am favouring this saddle due to the value for money.Hi Alan I did a BG Fit a while back and they told me I would need a 142mm saddle, I never changed my Selle Italia SLR at that point, but just felt recently after very long rides that I should maybe look at changing, I saw the Turnix at Evobikes, read up a bit on it and went for the cut out 142mm Done three rides on it to date and can feel a huge difference, no pressure points, feels like Im sitting in the saddle, really comfortable and great value for money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted November 10, 2014 Share Hi Alan I did a BG Fit a while back and they told me I would need a 142mm saddle, I never changed my Selle Italia SLR at that point, but just felt recently after very long rides that I should maybe look at changing, I saw the Turnix at Evobikes, read up a bit on it and went for the cut out 142mm Done three rides on it to date and can feel a huge difference, no pressure points, feels like Im sitting in the saddle, really comfortable and great value for moneyCool. Last question: Does the back rise up a bit as in the pic? I need a little rise to push against for climbs - not so flexible or strong int he climbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted November 10, 2014 Share Cool. Last question: Does the back rise up a bit as in the pic? I need a little rise to push against for climbs - not so flexible or strong int he climbs.Correct, it does rise a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted November 10, 2014 Share Correct, it does rise a bitCool. Thanks for the feedback. BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanD Posted January 9, 2015 Share An update on this for anyone interested: I went for the Pro Turnix saddle (no cut out) as i got it on a speacial. Looks really good on the bike and is very light. It's comfortable but i do feel i move around a little on the saddle and seems to make a somewhat squeeky sound after a while presumbaly from my shorts rubbing on the saddle. It does feel a little hard but is comfortable and guess it needs a little bedding in period. Overall happy with the purcahse but not 100% sure is the perfect saddle fit for me bt time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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