HowellingWulf Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Last night whilst paying attention to my steed I noticed that the rail on my saddle cracked/snapped. It is a Spesh BG Alias 143mm with Ti rails. It is less than a year old. Now I'm in the market for a new saddle. Should I go for one of the Spesh saddles or should I go for a fizi:k Gobi XM wiff k:ium rails? I've heard that the Gobi's are excellent but if you are planning on having kids you should not get one since it impedes circulation to your nether regions. Any truth in the rumour? Also, not looking for any Ti bits since it is a bit brittle. I'm a meaty 86kg's and do mostly marathon/stage race type of events.
Thumper Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Mr bobby there is only one choice Spesh Phenom Team.Wicked design and colours!
Thumper Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Oh and the rails arent Ti on the team models. Think the new ones are carbon?
TNT1 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 if you are planning on having kids you should not get one since it impedes circulation to your nether regions. Any truth in the rumour? Dunno about the saddle in question, but I reckon these saddle's wif cut-outs is all marketing crap. I been on a bike for nearly twenty years,with 'normal' saddles,and not fun-rider stuff either, trying to cut it as a pro in SA in the 90's was hard graft, and I still, and after that long,I still managed to to have soldiers that march straight and shoot straight. Look at Lance, all that riding, and only one ball, he's up to like 5 kids now.
HowellingWulf Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 Mr bobby there is only one choice Spesh Phenom Team.Wicked design and colours! Yup, only if you are a 65kay lighty with a bony arse . I need something more, uuuhm ,luxurious for my derrière...
TNT1 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Yup, only if you are a 65kay lighty with a bony arse As far as MTB goes, I have tried a few saddles, and have found the best to be a road classic, a san marco Rolls, in white no less... Oh,wait, but then I am less than 65kg's. Even so, try one if ya can find one...
HowellingWulf Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 Dunno about the saddle in question, but I reckon these saddle's wif cut-outs is all marketing crap. I been on a bike for nearly twenty years,with 'normal' saddles,and not fun-rider stuff either, trying to cut it as a pro in SA in the 90's was hard graft, and I still, and after that long,I still managed to to have soldiers that march straight and shoot straight. Look at Lance, all that riding, and only one ball, he's up to like 5 kids now.Thanks. Very valid points although I suspect that it is easier to move one ball around and get comfy than two.
Thumper Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Yup, only if you are a 65kay lighty with a bony arse . I need something more, uuuhm ,luxurious for my derrière...That would be 61Kg lighty Sir!!
HowellingWulf Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 As far as MTB goes, I have tried a few saddles, and have found the best to be a road classic, a san marco Rolls, in white no less... Oh,wait, but then I am less than 65kg's. Even so, try one if ya can find one... Cruds, then I should look for something along the lines of a modded Masser Furgesson spring loaded seat...
HowellingWulf Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 That would be 61Kg lighty Sir!! Dude, be careful. I suspect that you might be imploding...
splat Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I am a healthy 100kg and get along just fine with my Fizik Gobi with Ki:um rails. Lots of people can suggest saddles, but only your under carriage will make the final decision. More bikeshops should do demo or loan saddles.Otherwise its an expensive trial and error process.
Caerus Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I swear by the cutouts Won't ride a saddle without one.
ngala24 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 You either love a gobi or hate it, I hated it
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