Most comfortable super light XC saddle?

R-W
R-W Posts: 4
edited November 2007 in MTB buying advice
Hello, I'm currently being 'cut in half' by my Selle XLR XP saddle. It's fantasticly light, which is great but I cannot go any distance, even wearing Fox High Freq shorts.

I don't mind about cost, happy to pay any price for top quality.

I mainly ride country road and field road/bridleway.

Bike is Scott Scale 10 but changed to Racing Ralph tubeless and XTR clipless pedals. Bought this bike due its amazing ability to conquer hills, and its speed.

Can anyone recommend a top end light, comfortable saddle?

THANKS IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN HELP.

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  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    R-W wrote:
    Hello, I'm currently being 'cut in half' by my Selle XLR XP saddle. It's fantasticly light, which is great but I cannot go any distance, even wearing Fox High Freq shorts.

    I don't mind about cost, happy to pay any price for top quality.

    I mainly ride country road and field road/bridleway.

    Bike is Scott Scale 10 but changed to Racing Ralph tubeless and XTR clipless pedals. Bought this bike due its amazing ability to conquer hills, and its speed.

    Can anyone recommend a top end light, comfortable saddle?

    THANKS IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN HELP.

    Can't really help, I've got the same setup. With padded linings I've found that I've got used to the saddle and can now ride comfortably for 2+ hours. Took some getting used to though. Have you tried padded liners?
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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    My favourite is the WTB Rocket V Stealth, a lot of folks love the Fizik Gobi.

    But as everyone's arses are different, my fave might be a razor to you!
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  • paulf2007
    paulf2007 Posts: 341
    problem is not everyone likes the same saddles, I personally hate v saddles, I end up with an arse like a baboon. My all time favourite is the wtb sst 98, but they are no longer available. My latest bike has a fizik gobi wingflex and that I can get on with.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    you won't like that I ride on then....

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1479636/

    :lol:
  • paulf2007
    paulf2007 Posts: 341
    haha nice one mate. funny enough I have a specialised saddle like that, and it cained my arse, but on my rocky mountain slayer I must sit more upright and its not too bad.
  • Bazzowmb
    Bazzowmb Posts: 227
    Fizik Gobi gets my vote although it took me a few rides to sus out the right adjustment/position.

    Not ultra light but maybe thats why its more comfortable? For me any way!
  • RichMTB
    RichMTB Posts: 599
    I like the fizik Gobi as well, I ride without a pad for 2+ hours no problem
    Step in to my hut! - Stumpy Jumpy Pacey
  • R-W
    R-W Posts: 4
    Thanks chaps, I think I'll try the fizik as it seems to be rated highly for comfort - it must worth the trade-off in weight if it means you can still enjoy the ride after 1hr in the saddle.

    thanks again for your help
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I've just got a gobi for 55 from merlin! Very firm, but still comfy. Cannot wait for it t break in though. It really isn't very heavy though.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • R-W
    R-W Posts: 4
    The new Fizik Gobi XM K:IUM 2008 is 25% off at cycle surgery so I got that - it's 8% lighter too.
  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    try the SDG Bell Air ST in I Beam fitting and get a Carbon I beam post from either SDG or Kore do a cheaper one, get great reviews, comfy and very very light with I beam system, perefect for a lightweight bike.
  • fireheed
    fireheed Posts: 55
    I've got a Gobi and i don't find it all that comfortable. 1-2 hours fine but anymore and it gets a bit much. I've tried a bike that had a SDG bel air and it was very comfy. That will be my next buy.

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