Opinions on Road Bike Saddles

Christopher Meyer

First, do check your fit and then go a shop that will readily exchange
saddles until you get one that's comfortable. Most will do so if you're
careful and quick.

That said, I used to use the Terry Butterfly, went to the Fly and most
recently went to Selle Italia SLR. The SLR is pretty minimalist but I've
been very surprised at how comfortable it is. Just rode a century this
weekend without any concerns/issue.

CM
"Mark" <apoman60612@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:68236fb6.0404051600.418032a2@posting.google.com...
> I've been using a seat that came with my Bianchi Campione, which is
> the Selle Italia Tri-Max, and I must say this thing is murder! Sure
> looks pretty though, as the yellow accents go nice with the yellow
> frame on my bike.
>
> Anyhow, I've been seriously kicking around the idea of upgrading
> mighty soon, as my poor butt (Mostly my two butt bones) just cannot
> bear the punishment from this saddle any longer.
>
> I've thought of perhaps the Selle Flight Gel, as this would also
> nicely compliment the bike too, but then I got to thinking.... "Why
> should I make "looks" really be THE most important factor on buying a
> new-better Saddle"? I think I'm initially totally missing the point
> here, and need to think a bit more about this choice.
>
> I can remember back many years ago, on how the Brooks Saddle on my ole
> Motobecane Le Champion never hurt me like this.
>
> I've read some reviews on saddles, and certainly the evaluations are
> quite mixed on virtually all of the Selle's. I guess it's true that no
> one saddle, no matter what its features, high cost, or attractivness
> can be said to be suitable for every rider, we are all different.
>
> Still I'd like to hear a few opinions from those who have over the
> years tried many of the saddles, both the newfangled types, and the
> good ole Brooks. Perhaps you folks can help me make a sound choice.
> Price is not a problem, yet I do prefer a traditional Road Bike
> Saddle, not a hybrid-MTB. Thanks, Mark

Ivar Hesselager

>. I tried a Swift and was amazed how uncomfortable it was...Brooks
> isn't the panacea of saddle comfort. works for some but not all.
>

OK OK, some budds are imcompatible with any Brook's saddle. I wish a happy
life with a synthetic substitute to those of you that will never experience
the depth of a lasting Brook's relation. You may find happiness in your own
way, I guess, but please don't talk evil of the real thing.

So to a searching soul in need of a good saddle, it's still the best advice
to try out - at least once in the course of af cycling life - one of those
firm and flexible, beautifully craftet, organic, honeycoulered Brook's
leather saddles. ;-))

Ivar

S o r n i

Ivar Hesselager wrote:
>> . I tried a Swift and was amazed how uncomfortable it was...Brooks
>> isn't the panacea of saddle comfort. works for some but not all.
>>
>
> OK OK, some budds are imcompatible with any Brook's saddle.

Calling Doctor Freud, calling Doctor Freud!

Bill "where's Brock Bailey when you need him?" S.

Eric

apoman60612@yahoo.com (Mark) wrote in message news:<68236fb6.0404051600.418032a2@posting.google.com>...
> I've been using a seat that came with my Bianchi Campione, which is
> the Selle Italia Tri-Max, and I must say this thing is murder! Sure
> looks pretty though, as the yellow accents go nice with the yellow
> frame on my bike.
>
> Anyhow, I've been seriously kicking around the idea of upgrading
> mighty soon, as my poor butt (Mostly my two butt bones) just cannot
> bear the punishment from this saddle any longer.
>
> I've thought of perhaps the Selle Flight Gel, as this would also
> nicely compliment the bike too, but then I got to thinking.... "Why
> should I make "looks" really be THE most important factor on buying a
> new-better Saddle"? I think I'm initially totally missing the point
> here, and need to think a bit more about this choice.
>
> I can remember back many years ago, on how the Brooks Saddle on my ole
> Motobecane Le Champion never hurt me like this.
>
> I've read some reviews on saddles, and certainly the evaluations are
> quite mixed on virtually all of the Selle's. I guess it's true that no
> one saddle, no matter what its features, high cost, or attractivness
> can be said to be suitable for every rider, we are all different.
>
> Still I'd like to hear a few opinions from those who have over the
> years tried many of the saddles, both the newfangled types, and the
> good ole Brooks. Perhaps you folks can help me make a sound choice.
> Price is not a problem, yet I do prefer a traditional Road Bike
> Saddle, not a hybrid-MTB. Thanks, Mark

Never tried a Brooks, but I have tried a few over the years. The best
one I've used is a Trico Split Rail. This saddle has adjustments for
width and spring. It also has a space in the middle. Very easy on the
butt for long rides.

Eric

hobby

Try a Specialized, they have several choices and they fit my tall lanky
frame well. And the price is affordable too.

Tom