Comfy saddle recommendation.

[justanother5tar]

Just bought a Boardman 650b Hardtail. Been after a bike for a while to lose a bit of weight and to try get a bit fitter, saw these on offer with decent standard spec (with the exception of the finishing kit) so went for it.

Problem I'm having is the saddle is ridiculously uncomfortable! After only a very short ride I ended up with a very sore arse for a couple of days after!

Im not looking for a performance saddle. I just something comfortable and not too bad to look at.

Had a scout around on the web and Specialized Body Geometry and Madison Flux (possibly could be too narrow for me) saddles seem to come up often and review well, has anyone had any experience of either? I think I'm going to need a 155mm saddle.

I know people are going to say get measured and the bike fitted etc. and I'm going to do so in the very near future when I next get chance. Plan on going to the Harrogate Specialised store to get my arse fitted and try a few saddles out too. Hoping to find a local bike store that can fit me.

[justanother5tar]

Rode dirt jump for years, the saddle on my old bike was immensely comfortable, I just never sat on it.

Don't know what it was. I nicked it off my mates bike when I ruined mine with a bad landing.

[justanother5tar]

Thanks all.

I think ill go get my arse measured at the Specialised shop and go from there.

To the guy who posted the 4.5 step guide to saddles, thanks very much. Very helpful.