what saddle for to handle mix of trail riding and xc?

kelruso
kelruso Posts: 42
edited January 2009 in MTB buying advice
wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a good supportive and comfortable saddle for trail and xc riding? i am considering the fizik gobi?

ive got a full suss kona dawg deluxe if that makes any difference?

anyone got any suggestions?

cheers

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  • akcc05
    akcc05 Posts: 336
    i've had my specialized avatar saddle for 3 years now and i use this one single saddle for XC, trail, road and commuting. there is a 09 gel version,

    http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=26027

    but of course saddle choice is a personal thing, you just have to keep trying...

    P.S. are you still considering the pair of oakley lens i have for sale?
  • kelruso
    kelruso Posts: 42
    yeh i am, will let you know soon, how much was it again ..£15 posted? i cant find your reply !!!



    cheers
  • akcc05
    akcc05 Posts: 336
    £17 posted, it should be in your pm inbox.
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Fizik Gobi,great saddle
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • dunker
    dunker Posts: 1,503
    sdg bel air.
    can pick up a cro-mo railed version for under £20 then if you like it you can upgrade to a Ti version if you like.
    Merlin Malt4,
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Charge Spoon, I love mine. Not heavily padded, but well shaped and has just enough give and flex in it to be very, very comfy.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • gazvenn
    gazvenn Posts: 121
    i'll second the fizik gobi bit pricey but excellent piece of kit
  • xtreem
    xtreem Posts: 2,965
    As dunker said, SDG Bel Air RL is very comfty for me.
    NS Bikes Eccentric Alu custom - 2016
  • littleandy0410
    littleandy0410 Posts: 631
    Another vote for the Charge Spoon here. Very comfortable, light, and only £20.
    Boardman Road Comp '08
    Spesh FSR XC Expert '08
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    The Charge Spoon is good if you prefer a slighty wider Flite-type saddle with more flex. They are a bit primitive but as said above they are inexpensive and very comfortable.
  • mellex
    mellex Posts: 214
    Charge Spoon Ti. My bottom is baby soft :)
    ARC
  • Steve_b77
    Steve_b77 Posts: 1,680
    Charge Spoon, I've got them on both my bikes
  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,893
    Xtreem wrote:
    As dunker said, SDG Bel Air RL is very comfty for me.

    Thirded
    Giant Anthem X
    Cube Ltd Race
  • adb1006
    adb1006 Posts: 938
    Another vote for the Charge Spoon - can't really fault mine.

    What ever happened to the Flight Titanium??? :?
    Rock Lobster Team Tig SL Custom
  • Mancunianfightingcat
    Mancunianfightingcat Posts: 2,054
    I have a Gobi, it's really comfy but the long tail on it makes it a little harder to get right of the back of it if I'm on a steep downhill
    Ants
    Orange Blood - Orange 5SE - Marin Rocky Ridge
  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    SDG Ti-Fly C.

    Looks like a razor, feels like an armchair! And weighs 100g less than a Bel Air.
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    I can vouch for the above too. A great saddle... have one on the Yeti..... very cpmfortable considering what it looks like!
  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    Cheesey wrote:
    I can vouch for the above too. A great saddle... have one on the Yeti..... very cpmfortable considering what it looks like!

    Incidentally, when are we getting pics of the Yeti?
    "Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    All in good time my man, all in good time.. Digi camera actually broke so when I get/can afford a new one.... pics shall be put up!

    I'm waiting for the 'Pics or it doesn't exist'.... :lol:
  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    Cheesey wrote:
    All in good time my man, all in good time.. Digi camera actually broke so when I get/can afford a new one.... pics shall be put up!

    I'm waiting for the 'Pics or it doesn't exist'.... :lol:

    Hehe, Sheeps is away atm, so I'l fill in his role:

    "Remember Rule number 1 - pics or it didn't happen..."

    It's almost like he's here!
    "Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." ~James E. Starrs
  • Captain Turok
    Captain Turok Posts: 686
    Find one that fits YOUR arse, it can be a very personal thing..

    I was using the SDG Bel-Air RL, then I got some padded shorts and now run the Selle Italia ti SLR (135g!!!)
    *Rock Lobster Team Tig SL (22lb 14oz)
    *C. Late 1950's Fixed Gear
    *1940 Raleigh Dawn Tourist with rod brakes
  • uk_mr_brownstone
    uk_mr_brownstone Posts: 343
    Charge spoon can start to feel pretty hard on looooong rides but I guess it depends on how tough your ass is

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