Which saddle?

[Zip106]

I've searched, but didn't get sufficient answers .

Anyway, the standard saddle on my Spesh. Allez sport is quite crap after 15-20 miles.
I really need to change it for one that doesn't make my arse feel like I've had my back doors bashed in.

I've started to do more miles with each ride and I'm aiming for a 100 miler before the summer's out.

So which saddle would any of you recommend for less than say £70?

Many thanks.

(I'm 6' 3" and 93kgs, if this makes any difference)

[WildCards]

Fizik Gobi, although it's a shade over your budget. Or a Charge Spoon which will leave you with a sizable chunk of your budget to spend elsewhere.


ETA: Gobi for £70 at Merlin - http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-saddles-fizi...

Edited by WildCards on Sunday 11th April 19:22

[JuniorD]

Zip106 said:

I've searched, but didn't get sufficient answers .

Anyway, the standard saddle on my Spesh. Allez sport is quite crap after 15-20 miles.
I really need to change it for one that doesn't make my arse feel like I've had my back doors bashed in.

I've started to do more miles with each ride and I'm aiming for a 100 miler before the summer's out.

So which saddle would any of you recommend for less than say £70?

Many thanks.

(I'm 6' 3" and 93kgs, if this makes any difference)

What is the saddle on your Allez?
It its a Specialized Alais or Toupe, give it a bit more time and you might find that its the best saddle you've ever used.

[Y7TSY]

the specialize toupe saddles are amazing in my opinion and i find it very comfortable. and a selle italia slr would be good aswell and if you want to compromise the weight for more comfort then just get the xp model.

[Zip106]

The saddle is a Specialized Road Comp.
I guess it's a fairly basic spec saddle on a £700 bike.

I'll look into the ones suggested, thanks.

[hughjayteens]

I've just gone from an SLR to a Charge spoon on my MTB and it feels amazingly comfy, so I'll be changing the SLR on my roadbike too as I'll never notice the extra 75grams and my arse will thank me for it! Well worth a look and at £25, cheap enough to try out and bin if you don't like it.

Many decent shops offer a loan saddle service so you can try before you buy. Might be worth trying some as it is such a personal thing.

[936ADL]

I'd recommend either a Spec' BG Alias or Toupe. Absolutely superb saddles. Just make sure you get measured up first to ensure you get the correct width.

[TwistingMyMelon]

I really rate and have two of the ISM range:
http://www.ismseat.com/products.htm

Really good saddles, not for everyone and they take an age to set-up properly, but excelent in the long run. Some call them snake oil, but I find them very beneficial.

[fergus]

Don't get carried away with weight, etc, as the most you'll 'save' is around 100-150gms. Make sure you get something which is the correct width for your 'sit' bones, otherwise you'll always become uncomfortable. Some saddles have cut out for the perrineal (sp) nerve, which may also be something you want to look for.

You *may* have to try two or three before settling on something which suits YOUR anatomy. The charge spoon isn't a bad starting point (esp for the cheap price).

[itsnotarace]

Everyone's arse is a different shape so saddle fit is a very personal affair.

1. If you're new to cycling then your arse will hurt for a while (2 or 3 weeks) anyway. HTFU
2. Make sure the fit is good (fore-aft adjustment, plus height)
3. Make sure it's as parallel to the ground as possible (use spirit level)
4. If none of the above has worked then get to a local bike shop and get your arse measured properly and then buy correct width saddle
5. Be prepared to go through a couple of saddles before you find one you're happy with. See if you're LBS has a loan model or will do an exchange