What saddle

Lustral
Lustral Posts: 29
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
Im looking to get the USE XCR Sumo Alu ShoxPost and i was wondering what would be the best saddle to go with it.

The one that came with my bike is a WTB Speed V SE i believe , which isnt bad at all.

Any ideas or recommendations would be grateful.

Thanks
Kona Cinder Cone 2009

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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    Why change it then if it's comfortable?
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  • Lustral
    Lustral Posts: 29
    Just wondered if there is anything even more comfortable .. the WTB is kinda entry level with a lot of weight and its kinda bulky.
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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    If you've read other threads about saddle choice it's incredibly difficult to give a recommendation, because everyone's different.

    Personally I prefer a narrow saddle with minimal padding - but you might find a saddle like that to be a razor blade. The only thing that you can do is try one that takes your fancy and see how you get on with it!
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  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    charge spoon. just bought one and its great

    plus its only about 20quid
  • hairy_boy
    hairy_boy Posts: 345
    2nd vote for charge spoon - I find it very comfortable.

    I got the £20 one - if I bought again (now I know it works for me) I would consider the leather one (about £40 i think).
  • bike husband
    bike husband Posts: 124
    +3 for Charge Spoon
  • LDNTrailRider
    LDNTrailRider Posts: 103
    Ahhh..."What Saddle?"

    The eternal question.

    Selle Italia Gel Flow C2 for me, but I like mine as skinny as poss.
  • Lustral
    Lustral Posts: 29
    might give it a shot if it is only £20
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Charg ... 360029530/
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  • rowlers
    rowlers Posts: 1,614
    I bought this recently, actually got it for £15 in P&P, me thinks I got a bargain :lol::lol::lol:

    http://tinyurl.com/lk69qs
    I find it quite comfy too.
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  • landranger
    landranger Posts: 220
    +4 for the sppon.

    I got one as my ar5e bones were killing me after rides, it's a dream now . . . :D
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  • Lustral
    Lustral Posts: 29
    landranger wrote:
    +4 for the sppon.

    I got one as my ar5e bones were killing me after rides, it's a dream now . . . :D

    Look like i gotta sit back and be patient for Wiggle to stock them again ;)

    Many thanks for the input and suggestions
    Kona Cinder Cone 2009
  • Mark_K
    Mark_K Posts: 666
    Ive now got charge spoon's on both my MTB's and on my Mixer + a charge knife on my road bike which strangely enough i find just as comfy !!!
    Guess you could say i get on well with Charge saddles :roll: :lol:
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  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,848
    I've been really surprised by the WTB Silverado that came with my Anthem. First time out it felt awful, but now I'm used to it, it's the most comfortable saddle I've had.
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