Windhond Posted March 12, 2010 Share I until recently had an ultimate cool saddle on my MTB. The thing was so light it made a helium baloon feel heavy. But it all comes with a price, it started chowing by ass on longer rides. Then I saw the light and fitted a FIZIK GOBI, man this is it, I even want to sit on it and watch TV. Here is the question I would like to ask from other hubbers.IN YOUR OPINION WHAT IS THE BEST MTB SADDLE AVAILABLE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tieffels Posted March 12, 2010 Share Gobi works for me, MUCH better than initial Specialized and cheapish Sella Italia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted March 12, 2010 Share Oh ghosh, I dont know anymore, I use to rave about my new FZIK- Tundra but Since I did my cedreberg excursion with a 15kg backpack, im not so sure anymore, I dont know if it was the backpack or the 6-7 hours spent in the saddle, or the 40' plus heat, but my whole lowerbody went numb after about 4 hours, then Id get up to take pressure off and when the feeling returned It hurt all over again when I sat down.. vicious circle.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted March 12, 2010 Share Brooks B-17. Half a kilo of cow certainly wouldn't make a weigh weenie blush with envy. These saddles are renowned for having to be broken in....this one wasn't bad off the bat but took a few rides to break in, has to be covered when riding in the rain...needs special hide feed every few months....a lot of admin but man it's comfy. I'm even thinking of putting it on my other bike for Argus on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The expat cyclist Posted March 12, 2010 Share Depends on what you want I guess... Me? Well, I like a MTB racing saddle! Had the Gobi which was a flipping good saddle...BUT, the Selle Italia SLR XC is lighter and harder and a truck load more racy than the Gobi...So for what i require in a saddle, the Selle Italia wins! Everytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted March 12, 2010 Share so youre saying I shouldnt expect my Tundra racing saddle to be comfy on a 2 day 220km solo cederburg expedition with a 15kg backpack How come this never ocured to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted March 12, 2010 Share I think it's all much of a muchness - whatever works for you. Get the height, position and angle right and I think any saddle can be comfy enough. I like the WTB Devo - nice and light, quite hard, and quite comfy. Got it on both of my MTBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted March 12, 2010 Share I love the Fizik Antares saddle but longest ride done so far is 50km ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted March 12, 2010 Share so youre saying I shouldnt expect my Tundra racing saddle to be comfy on a 2 day 220km solo cederburg expedition with a 15kg backpack How come this never ocured to me... Sorry to hijack a bit, where are you going in the Cedarberg? Doing some camping out there then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJVDM Posted March 12, 2010 Share I had the standard Merida x-mission saddle which chomped my backside and left scars...virtually. Then i got the Gobi and life is much better. More time in the saddle, no purple or red marks on my butt after a ride. Propably one of my better investments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted March 12, 2010 Share I've always bought saddles on looks, wtf is it with you pansies, f**king ride your bikes and your @$$ will get use to it?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Posted March 12, 2010 Share Brooks B-17. Half a kilo of cow certainly wouldn't make a weigh weenie blush with envy. These saddles are renowned for having to be broken in....this one?wasn't bad off the bat but took a few rides to break in' date=' has?to be covered when riding in the rain...needs special hide feed every few months....a lot of admin but man it's comfy. I'm even thinking of putting it on my other bike for Argus on Sunday. ? [/quote'] I like that a lot - where do you get them in JHB. The seat that is - i know the frames are from Kiwi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenoodle Posted March 12, 2010 Share Fizik Gobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted March 12, 2010 Share Specialized Phenom Gel. Best saddle I've owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted March 12, 2010 Share planet x basically a fizik gobi at 1/10th the price.did 53 hrs riding in 6 days with a 10kg pack and my rear end survived the tale in one piece. (including one day of 13.5hrs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted March 12, 2010 Share Selle italia slr xc gel, 5 hours no issues on a hardtial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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