What saddle for all day XC?
stanny
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I've got a SDG I-Beam Bel Air SL which is fine for the first couple of hours, but after that it becomes unbearable. Any recommendations for a light not too sore on the arse saddle for 6+ hrs XC?
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I have the Ascent Chromo bodyfit on mine and it is very comfortable even after long xc rides.___________________________________________________________
My Marin Hawkhill 2007 - http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1382583/0 -
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I use a Specialized BG saddle. Some may find it a bit soft, but it suits me. Very comfortable on long rides.I'm not getting old... I'm just using lower gears......
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I've found my SDG Bel Air to be the perfect saddle for long rides. If its not working for you I suggest you get your ass down to the a bike shop where they can measure you up with a suitable Specialized saddle. You can then use that information to decide which saddle suits your rump.0
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Steve Austin wrote:fizik Gobi
What he said. Though it may be worth tilting the saddle either way in small increments and testing it, as it can make a fair difference.I'd give my right hand to be ambi-dextrous0 -
Another vote for the Gobi.0
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WTB Pure V Stealth: Very comfortable for many months.
Fizik Gobi: Only used once on 30-mile off-road ride but very comfortable.
The Spesh BG on my commuter cripples me after more than 3 hours and I am just in the process of searching out a replacement!Now living happily at http://www.uk-mtb.com !!0 -
I've got the Gobi.You do need to break it in though,and experiment with the saddle position,by tilting the nose up or down slightly to suit.2006 Giant XTC
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Whatever fits your bum - everyone is different.
The Gobi works for me, though I keep meaning to try an Aliante on my MTB - I really like it on the road.John Stevenson0 -
Specialised Alias BG works well for me.0
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Another vote for the Charge Spoon , I'm test riding the Ti one at the moment. The cromo spoon got a rave review in WhatMTB.
Spoon Ti :-
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/products. ... b0s81p2629
Spoon Cromo :-
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/products. ... b0s81p26280 -
Ti one should be a bit more comfy due to the flex if the Ti shouldn't it Luke?0
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I've got a Gobi but I'm not convinced yet. Maybe needs some breaking in.
I had a cheap Spesh BG on my last bike, it was pretty good.0 -
I've been through selle italia flite and Specialised BG (think it was the Alias, ti railed anyway) and have settled on the SDG Bel Air (RL I think).
Made a huge difference to the amount of time I can spend on the bike and still be comfortable. i looked into the I-beam one but figured the shell and rails on the Ti one could flex wheras the -beam will probably make the saddle really stiff?
I got measured for the BG one and it was better than the Flite but was still sore after a few hours.
Stu.0 -
Thanks for your help, already tried tilting so going to give the Gobi a go. Cheers0
