Cant Find The Right Saddle!!!

steve23
steve23 Posts: 2,202
edited August 2009 in Road buying advice
does anyone have any tips as to how to find the right saddle???

its costing me a fortune!

so far ive had a spesh alias, toupe gel, selle italia max flite gel flow, and a selle san marco regal!!!

all of which havent agreed with me!

the spesh saddles have been the most comfortable, but cause me pain after 3 or 4 hrs.

the selle italia rubbed me like mad, and the san marco made my bits go numb!!!

any ideas?

thanks!
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Just a case of trying them really. I can't give any tips on what to look for, cos everyone's ar$e is different. Most people have been through a few during their quest.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Try something a little different like the Fizik Aliante (the one I settled with)

    You live near me, come and have a go!
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Try something a little different like the Fizik Aliante (the one I settled with)

    You live near me, come and have a go!

    +1 My current fave saddle for the last 4 years.
  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
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    fizik aliante, tho i got the one with carbon insert bit, its worth taking the time to get setup as perfectly as possible, real comfortable saddle.[/url]
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    cheers, just had a quick search for them.

    whats the difference between them all???

    eg carbon, gamma, microtex etc?
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  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    ouch!!!!!

    just seen the price!!!
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  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    the one i got (after making stupid mistake of buying the arione cx tho thankfully i got it sold)
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30351
    the microtex is a new thing to me, im guessing it improves the comfort level.
    theres a bit of carbon on the rear of the saddle and the rails are carbon braided, just makes the saddle stronger and lighter.
    a good review http://reviews.roadbikereview.com/blog/fizik-aliante-carbon-twin-flex-pro-review/
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    try a charge spoon.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    ride_whenever wrote:
    try a charge spoon.

    +1 (maybe - I love it on the mtb, haven't tried it on the road bike yet)
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    bobpzero wrote:
    the one i got (after making stupid mistake of buying the arione cx tho thankfully i got it sold)
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30351
    the microtex is a new thing to me, im guessing it improves the comfort level.
    theres a bit of carbon on the rear of the saddle and the rails are carbon braided, just makes the saddle stronger and lighter.
    a good review http://reviews.roadbikereview.com/blog/fizik-aliante-carbon-twin-flex-pro-review/

    That's the exact one I have on the Look, on the Litespeed it's carbon with the metal rails.

    Steve, come and have a go! It may save you a packet...
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    whats the diff between that and the cheaper gamma model??

    where bouts are you NapoleonD???
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  • italiaandyf
    italiaandyf Posts: 120
    I'm selling an Aliante - pm if interested.

    cheers
    Andy
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    steve23 wrote:
    whats the diff between that and the cheaper gamma model??

    where bouts are you NapoleonD???

    Holmes Chapel
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    A Charge Spoon is ok for me, but not up to the comfort - or quality of course for 20 quid - of a Fizik Aliante. But the Spoon does suit some people. And great value it is if it works for you.

    Yes they are expensive, not as expensive as the Antares - but you can't skimp on cost for your ideal saddle because to be comfortable is THE no 1 thing for me. It depends how much you value your cycling.
  • paulieb2006
    paulieb2006 Posts: 318
    My LBS has a full range of Prologo saddles to try and buy, I am in Galway though but I am sure there available in a LBS near you. I am on my second one and it seems to be going ok its the Nago Gel.
    http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab26 ... C05883.jpg
  • on-yer-bike
    on-yer-bike Posts: 2,974
    edited August 2009
    I have tried all those saddles too except the Regal and also tried Fizik Aliante, Arione. I have settled on Selle SMP Glider with the Toupe second. They cost £150.00 but I figured it was too important not to be comfortable.
    Pegoretti
    Colnago
    Cervelo
    Campagnolo
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    the "gamma" model of the aliante is only bout 60quid, is it really that different to the really expensive version?
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  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11634
    http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/09/product-spotlight-fizik-aliante-gamma-saddle/
    in short its a lower quality of saddle than what, NapoleonD, giant mancp and I have.
  • pabloweaver
    pabloweaver Posts: 444
    Monkeypump wrote:
    ride_whenever wrote:
    try a charge spoon.

    +1 (maybe - I love it on the mtb, haven't tried it on the road bike yet)

    or the obviously very secret charge knife.....

    I have them both and they are great saddles ..the knife is a little sleeker looking but just as comfy
    http://www.northcheshireclarion.co.uk/

    Great club in and around the Warrington area.
  • ju5t1n
    ju5t1n Posts: 2,028
    What have you done with the ones you tried that you didn't like?
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    binned, sold, or in the process of selling!!!
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  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    steve23 wrote:
    binned, sold, or in the process of selling!!!
    Is there a market for used saddles? :?
  • awilson001
    awilson001 Posts: 1
    Hi ......really sympathise with you......wont bore you with the details but I have been searching for the holy grail in saddles for some considerable time. After almost giving up cycling completely I have recently bought a second hand ISM ( stands for Ideal Saddle Modification ) race saddle from Ebay to try out. A bit radical in its design and some people might think it spoils the lines of their bike etc.......but the numbness and injuries have gone....in fact on long runs I have to remind myself to stand up once in a while. You should look up the medical info on ISM website and how to set up properly on your own bike. I am so pleased I am considering buying the latest version called the century which came out this year for longer rides.

    Good luck
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    I have found the, so called, sit bone saddles to be just the ticket to preventing Big Jim and the Twins from going numb. Also have used Selle Italia saddles with cutouts with a good degree of success.
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    well, someone on EvilBay will usually buy used saddles if the price is right. theyre all nearly new as it is, most you cant tell have been ridden!!!

    as for the sit bones saddles..........yea no numb knackers, but just saddle sores instead!!! if it isnt one its the other!!!
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    steve23 wrote:

    as for the sit bones saddles..........yea no numb knackers, but just saddle sores instead!!! if it isnt one its the other!!!

    Some truth in what you say(one or the other). Well lubed on those "sit bone" saddles". That's what I say. Seems to work for me.
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    hmm

    ive seen the spesh avatar saddle and also the romin???

    anyone any ideas what these are like, seem to have a bit more padding???
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  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    tried the aliante and was a waste of time. good for short rides, less than 30 miles. after that, bits were going numb and after a 60 mile ride today.........feels like ive been kicked up the arse!!!

    really disheartened now, dont know what to try now. feel like giving up!
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  • drummondjhn
    drummondjhn Posts: 175
    hope i dont sound like tit bit [isssed but sometimes pads in shorts can be as immportant ass saddle for me anyway
    Life is not a spectator sport
  • steve23
    steve23 Posts: 2,202
    i appreciate that, but it doesnt matter what shorts i use!!!

    all hurts!
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