Saddles

[Jordansrealm]

Getting back on the bike after getting Valley Fever in Arizona. Let me tell you all Valley Fever SUCKS THE BIG ONE. Put me outta commision for nearly 3 weeks.

I wanted to know what saddles you all prefer? Ive been riding on a WTB Laser V for a while and just cannot seem to get comfy with it. Tried a couple others on friends bikes but probably didnt give them enough of a go to really see what I though.

Just looking for some saddle experiences. I know everyones backside is different.

J

[guero]

My ass isnt the smallest by anymeans, my new Coiler came with a WTB PURE V and it feels pretty good. It seems to be a bit wider than a previous WTB that I had. Not sure how much it weighs but f**kit, my bike isn't made to be light.

Welcome back btw.

[Jordansrealm]

Thanks... yeah its a tough topic because were all different. But damn id give anything for a comfy seat. lol I swear youre gonna see me riding on a cruiser seat soon. lol

[b-rad!]

Selle Italia Flite. I love it. Its fairly wide, but it has a roundish profile, so it seems to fit a range of people. I love it, and its about to go on all my bikes!

[Foesnasty]

I like the tioga spider....and the fizik speed2

[SAR_boats]

I like the pure V slt

Remember: even the worst saddle is better than having none at all.

[RustyIron]

Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Getting back on the bike after getting Valley Fever in Arizona. Let me tell you all Valley Fever SUCKS THE BIG ONE. Put me outta commision for nearly 3 weeks.

I wanted to know what saddles you all prefer?

Yikes! I had a relative who got that, and it developed into a serious case of dead. Glad you're ok.

As for saddles, the Selle Italia Flite treats me well.

Rob

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Getting back on the bike after getting Valley Fever in Arizona. Let me tell you all Valley Fever SUCKS THE BIG ONE. Put me outta commision for nearly 3 weeks.

I wanted to know what saddles you all prefer? Ive been riding on a WTB Laser V for a while and just cannot seem to get comfy with it. Tried a couple others on friends bikes but probably didnt give them enough of a go to really see what I though.

Just looking for some saddle experiences. I know everyones backside is different.

J

wow, our Rott got valley fever while in AZ as well. she made it through but almost lost her. Hope your clear and feeling better soon(amd stop smelling the dirt .

my current saddle choices locted in other related link
One saddle for road and mtn?

also have same saddle as Guero on my Stinky. much wider than others i have. sort of like it but when i switch rigs have to get used to saddle again

[dstepper]

WTB Devo. 190 grams for the Carbon shell. 260 grams for the Nylon shell. Carbon harder to find, they seem to be on the road bike web sites.

WTB Devo Saddle at Price Point

[Waldo]

Wow - I'd never heard of Valley Fever, but just looked up some facts about it - nasty! Glad you're on the mend.

Q: When you all talk about a saddle being comfortable, do you really mean it's comfortable, or just that it minimizes discomfort as compared to others. I've used several (Spec BG, Bontrager, WTB) for extended periods, and the best word I can apply to any so far would be 'tolerable.' If there's such thing as a truly comfortable saddle (besides beach cruiser seats) then I'm missing out and need to get to a good LBS for some demos of different styles & widths.

[Jordansrealm]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Wow - I'd never heard of Valley Fever, but just looked up some facts about it - nasty! Glad you're on the mend.

Q: When you all talk about a saddle being comfortable, do you really mean it's comfortable, or just that it minimizes discomfort as compared to others. I've used several (Spec BG, Bontrager, WTB) for extended periods, and the best word I can apply to any so far would be 'tolerable.' If there's such thing as a truly comfortable saddle (besides beach cruiser seats) then I'm missing out and need to get to a good LBS for some demos of different styles & widths.

Thanks yeah I am doing better. It sucked!

I guess what you said is right "tolerable". Nobody really loves the comfort of their saddle but I guess I would just do without my lower parts going numb while riding long distances and getting sore. My ass seems to fall asleep after about 15-20 miles lol. Tried adjusting seat post height, angle of saddle and nothing seems to help.

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Q: When you all talk about a saddle being comfortable, do you really mean it's comfortable, or just that it minimizes discomfort as compared to others. I've used several (Spec BG, Bontrager, WTB) for extended periods, and the best word I can apply to any so far would be 'tolerable.' If there's such thing as a truly comfortable saddle (besides beach cruiser seats) then I'm missing out and need to get to a good LBS for some demos of different styles & widths.

Yes. when we say comfortable, we mean tolerable, i.e. it doesn't cause severe pain.

[FoShizzle]

i would highly recommend the Tioga Spider. It is one of the better AM saddles out there.

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by Waldo

Q: When you all talk about a saddle being comfortable, do you really mean it's comfortable, or just that it minimizes discomfort as compared to others. .

this one looks comfy. hey grab me a beer and pass the remote while ur at it

[allison]

Originally Posted by Kid A

this one looks comfy. hey grab me a beer and pass the remote while ur at it

haha!! I think I want one

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by Kid A

this one looks comfy. hey grab me a beer and pass the remote while ur at it

that almost, but not quite, looks as ghey as a gravity retarder seatpost

[guero]

whats that thing that looks like an über long valve stem?!?!?

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by guero

whats that thing that looks like an über long valve stem?!?!?

The next bike got excited just looking at that seat.

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

that almost, but not quite, looks as ghey as a gravity retarder seatpost

how 'bout this one.

[roadkillross]

i dig those tioga spyders, im pickin up a selle italia SLR from a girl at my shop for 40.