mtb saddle

torin
torin Posts: 102
edited March 2009 in MTB buying advice
was at dalby forest today and had real problems with my uncomfy saddle (the one that came on my bike) any recomendations for a cheapish saddle that will be ok on the mtb crosscountry bits like the red route at dalby.the charge spoon looks nice is it any good?
(i'm a track cyclist so dont no much about mountain bike gear)

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    saddle recommendations are a hard thing as everyone's arse is different.

    saying that I get on well with the WTB rocket & Charge Spoon
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  • littleandy0410
    littleandy0410 Posts: 631
    I love my Charge Spoon. Really confortable, a definite "fit and forget" item.
    Boardman Road Comp '08
    Spesh FSR XC Expert '08
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    The Spoon's good. It's also pretty cheap, and they resell for barely less than they cost so it's not a gamble- if you don't like it, it'll be easy to shift. I'm just about to get a Knife to try, they're stupidly cheap from Wiggle, but probably a bit less comfy. The Spoon doesn't look comfy at all but it's exactly the right shape for my bum, so it works perfectly- sometimes padded seats just collapse around you and actually make you more likely to chafe.

    Having said that I seem to have a fairly tough bum, given the amount of chat on here about gel seats, padded shorts, chamois cream, special pants, anti monkey-butt powder, haemarroid cushions etc.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • littleandy0410
    littleandy0410 Posts: 631
    Northwind, let us know how you get on with the knife - I'm tempted to get one for my....ahem.....road bike to replace the standard boardman saddle. I would go for another spoon, but think it might look a bit unwieldy and large for a road bike.
    Boardman Road Comp '08
    Spesh FSR XC Expert '08
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Spoon is good for me too - and fine for my winter bike. When it comes to saddles - comfort is paramount. You cant see the saddle anyway when you are riding.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    littleandy0410 wrote:
    Northwind, let us know how you get on with the knife - I'm tempted to get one for my....ahem.....road bike to replace the standard boardman saddle. I would go for another spoon, but think it might look a bit unwieldy and large for a road bike.

    Will do, hopefully I'll have it and get it fitted before my wednesday ride.
    Uncompromising extremist

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