Good commuter saddle??
FijiRacing
Posts: 7
Hello,Iv'e just started a new job that is
within my cycling distance (40 mile round trip)
I have a Cannondale R500,not the best commuter but can't afford a new bike yet!!
I normally ride for general fitness at weekends and evenings
but would like a fairly sleek but also comfortable saddle for everyday rides!
Any suggestions or advice would be great!
Thanx!![:D]
within my cycling distance (40 mile round trip)
I have a Cannondale R500,not the best commuter but can't afford a new bike yet!!
I normally ride for general fitness at weekends and evenings
but would like a fairly sleek but also comfortable saddle for everyday rides!
Any suggestions or advice would be great!
Thanx!![:D]
0
Comments
-
Get the best saddle on the market,
Specialized Toupe!! I had one for about a year and had no problems with it!!
Best œ70 I've ever spent.
I've done a 130 miler on it and my a*s was fine, no saddle sores or back ache.
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z241 ... ction=viewÏt=carrera3campag.jpg0 -
Very individual topic.
Lots of cyclo-tourers ( including me) have a Brooks saddle, some use a B17, I prefer the Proffesional as it is sleek as well as comfortable .
The choice is yours.
george
_________________________________
Trip
www.pedalpatagonia.co.uk
2 Bikes
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/imjibi/Bikes0 -
fizik arione. i've got two.0
-
SDG Bell Air
<font size="1"><hr noshade size="1">
<font color="red">My Photos</font id="red"> <font color="blue">My Inbred</font id="blue"> <font color="teal"></font id="teal">My Carrera Gryphon <font color="black">My Single Speed</font id="black"> <font color="green">TyMBR</font id="green">
</font id="size1">0 -
My favourite is the Bodyfit Ascent but saddles are a personal thing. Previously I tried a Brooks and a Fizik Arione and found them really uncomfortable.
Ideally you should try out various ones before you buy.0 -
Specialized Avatar for me. At œ40 cheaper than the Toupe which I think is more race orientated. It has a small amount of gel padding and comes in 3 sizes. Any Specialised will be able to measure your bum for you.
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=260350 -
Having tried 2 saddles before I got a Brooks Team Pro saddle - I would recommend the brooks saddles BUT and a big but, you must give it time to brake in otherwise look to other saddles - in your case with a 40 miles a day you are probably looking at 1 to 3 weeks brake in period.
Rick0 -
Another vote for the Specialized Avatar. I use them on my mountain bike bike and my road bike.0
-
Got my buns measured on the LBS Specialized bun measuring jig. Turns out I should ride for Team Hugh Jass as I required a 155mm seat. Got the Spesh Alias 155(mm). Felt a little unusual at first but I haven't suffered from numb bits or sore arse since. Heartily recommended. Oh, I have a 30mile round trip commute. Hope this helps....
Si homini ignem das, unem diem ardebit; si hominem incendis, reliquem vitam ardebit.Si homini ignem das, unem diem ardebit; si hominem incendis, reliquem vitam ardebit.0
