Choosing a Seat

[BogusOne]

4 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out for sure! Do they only come in the one size?

I found one for sale online but they didn't state the width.

No problem

Different widths. The C15 is 140mm, C17 is 164mm and the C19 if I remember correctly is 184mm. The lower the number the narrower they get. They even come in carved variants but I personally dont like the carved ones.... 

 

 

[Trashy]

Just now, BogusOne said:

No problem

Different widths. The C15 is 140mm, C17 is 164mm and the C19 if I remember correctly is 184mm. The lower the number the narrower they get. They even come in carved variants but I personally dont like the carved ones.... 

 

 

Really appreciate the feedback, thanks!

 

I have been using a Phenom, the 155mm I really enjoyed, the 143mm caused me pain.

With my lower back issue though I need to be more upright so need to go one wider, hence 164mm ish.

The C17 looks really good. I can only find the all weather version locally. Is that fine or is leather best?

[Dirkitech]

On 11/4/2021 at 4:58 PM, AllenH said:

Decided to treat the Cheeks and get a new seat.

 

I saw some nice ones for around R500 or so at Cycle Lab with padding and gel and what what,

 

What are the factors to look at when buying a seat, all I know now is that there's seats for Males and Females? And it's R500 a decent enough budget for a weekend warrior just starting out.

Like some have mentioned, padding/gel isn't everything. I have nice but hard road saddle and its still super comfy after 3 hours. Fit is vital!

[BogusOne]

12 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Really appreciate the feedback, thanks!

 

I have been using a Phenom, the 155mm I really enjoyed, the 143mm caused me pain.

With my lower back issue though I need to be more upright so need to go one wider, hence 164mm ish.

The C17 looks really good. I can only find the all weather version locally. Is that fine or is leather best?

Anytime man

The leather is good and comfy and eventually takes the shape of your behind over time and I wouldn't think twice to use it on a more retro build.

But for a more modern machine with still the same comfort levels of the leather the all weather Cambium is by far my 1st choice. 

[ChrisF]

2 hours ago, Chadvdw67 said:

Agreed, I wouldn't go for a fitting again, but my last 3 bikes I have just setup myself "by feel" and I have been very happy with that, where as other people are more sensitive to it, and I assume @ChrisF is one of those, as he frequently says that it is one of the most important pieces to the puzzle that is biking pleasure

I made sure to get a 101 measurements for the saddle position.

 

Will aim to get the sit bone position 99,9% in the same position, and work from there