Maryks Posted September 15, 2010 Share Hi all! Can anyone please give me advice on what saddle to bu for mountain biking? Can I use a men's saddle or is it best for a women to have a ladies specific saddle? Keep in mind that I want a light saddle as I want to take some weight off my bike. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted September 15, 2010 Share Specialized Phenom SL!They will measure your sitting bones so it fits propperly and I think they make a ladies specific model as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 15, 2010 Share very personal choice, the most popular seems to be the specialized phenom and gobi. I have a phenom and hate the first two km of every ride but love it for the rest. It somehow forces you to only put pressure directly on your sit bones so that you dont get the "numb-nuts" effect. Before buying go to your LBS and ask to test a couple before you commit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaap Posted September 15, 2010 Share if you are female... there is only one saddle and that is specialized women specific design saddles. You must get your bum bones measured ( they dont touch your bum, you sit on something that then prints your bum bones) and then buy the correct size. It made a huge improvement to my wife's cycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Posted September 15, 2010 Share I must agree with thumper. I have a specialized saddle on mtb and roadbike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevind Posted September 15, 2010 Share Best to ask your local cycleshop for a test saddle. I have waisted too much money on buying saddles that are not comfy. I know Specialized have got test saddles available at dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted September 15, 2010 Share very personal choice, the most popular seems to be the specialized phenom and gobi. I have a phenom and hate the first two km of every ride but love it for the rest. It somehow forces you to only put pressure directly on your sit bones so that you dont get the "numb-nuts" effect. Before buying go to your LBS and ask to test a couple before you commit. If I get this right, she's a girls, so the numbnuts problem would be "foreign" to her:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted September 15, 2010 Share I ♥ Specialized saddles! Specialized Phenom Gel on my MTB; Specialized Toupe Ti on my road bike. Both in 143 width. The Specialized Format 130 that came on my MTB was so uncomfortable - because it was the incorrect width for my butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 15, 2010 Share If I get this right, she's a girls, so the numbnuts problem would be "foreign" to her:PEish my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted September 15, 2010 Share I ♥ Specialized saddles! Specialized Phenom Gel on my MTB; Specialized Toupe Ti on my road bike. Both in 143 width. The Specialized Format 130 that came on my MTB was so uncomfortable - because it was the incorrect width for my butt! And just to contradict this - my butt hates a Specialized saddle. Yip, been Asso-metered... feels like I'm grating glass! It is a very personal choice - hope you can get some saddles to test - most good LBS's should at least have some available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted September 15, 2010 Share Yip, been Asso-metered... feels like I'm grating glass! You might want to get that checked out by your GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapunzel Posted September 15, 2010 Share specialized Jett - it's about 250g, doesn't look like an over-stuffed couch and it's comfortable for me B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelH Posted September 15, 2010 Share PM Kiwi...they have the business. My honey uses the "On One Big Nose Saddle" on both her road bike and her MTB. Tried a variety of saddles before and always had complaints. Since we got Kiwi's saddles not a word. Peace... And best of all R250 a pop. Can't go wrong at that price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Womans Specialized would be my choice (If I didn't have to take care of numb nuts but as I have to I got the phenom SL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SURFER Posted October 14, 2010 Share highjack on looking for 2006/2007 Scott racing saddle. came out with scott scale MTB. Highjack off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozanne Posted October 19, 2010 Share Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow Ladies Bike Seat Saddle BLK Retail price R2400. You can have it for R1800.1 month old – good as new !Location: Pretoria / JohannesburgPlease email me at: Jozanne.louw@gmail.com Product DescriptionDesigned to fit a woman's anatomical shape, the Lady Gel Flow combines lightweight, comfort, and superior design. Manganese Product Details• Women-specific saddles• 290g• Leather• 262 x 160mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now