Fizik Gobi MTB Saddle - any good?

diddyfunk

Hi Guys

I am looking to buy a new saddle as I have currrently just got the one that came on my Scott scale 60 (nothing Special) and it causing me some discomfort..

I have been recommended by a guy in Evans cycles the Fizik Gobi XM saddle.

Has anyone had any experience with this saddle or advise of a better one?

Most reviews give it 4 or 5 stars.

Many Thanks

The Spiderman

Love mine,had it for 2 years and never had a problem with comfort.All bums are different though,so unless you can try a bike with one fitted you won`t know til you buy.

diddyfunk

any advances?

dunker

for me it's okay, find the "sdg bel air rl" more comfy though.

Rich9

Just fitted a WTB Rocket that I picked up from JE James in Rotherham for £9.99. Been out tonight for a few miles and found it very comfy

13baz

Fizik Gobi is a great saddle used one for 2 years and would not use anything else now.

Very light and very comfortable

warrerj

I'm also tempted by the Gobi but it's a lot of cash to splash without riding one first. I'm waiting to work out a good time to nick one off a mate to try.

Monkeypump

Charge Spoon.

Bargain price, mega comfy (of course, all bums are different) - really pleased with mine, and haven't heard a bad review from anyone.

Less spendy than a Gobi too, so maybe less risk if buying before trying.

AndyTheRocketeer

The Gobi is quite "firm", but i find it comfy. Was contemplating the tundra or antares next time, but not seen/tried either. the ICS bit is handy for an emergency rear light too if you need it.

ride_whenever

the gobi is a very polarising saddle, i've got two and i'm planning on possibly shifting them.

Charge spoon is cheap and much more commonly liked.

chick0

I have a gobi, it was standard kit on my bike. i found it to be quite hard and uncomfortable to start with. After a while i got used to it, and now its mostly fine. I have swapped with a few mates to try some others, but i did not find one thats any better for me for a similar weight. My buddy's who tried the gobi all said they go on fine with it!

John Moore

I loved mine until I found on one inbred saddles and SDG Bel-Air R L Ti fitted my arse better and both are over half the price of a Gobi.

It doesn't matter how much you spend on a saddle it's if it fits your bum that counts.

Test ride as many as you can.

http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/O ... s_388.html
(sold out)

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/bicycle-s ... -l-ti.html

The Spiderman

You could always buy a cheap Gobi secondhand via the classifieds or ebay to try.If you do`nt like it sell it on without it costing any money.

juankerr

I've had one for a couple of years. Great shape for getting off the back and moving around, but I'm not convinced that's it's particularly comfortable. Will probably try a Charge Spoon next.

mikeydj

Mine lasted 4yrs then the rail snapped.
had loved it until that point. (ride ariones on road bikes)

ride_whenever

the fizik wingflex saddles do need to break in a bit, the wingflex needs to crack.

darren555

I went from my old faithful Flite Titanium to a Gobi XM and have been very pleased with it.
The shape is similar enough that I was comfortable from the off but it is noticably more shock absorbing.

bike husband

Monkeypump wrote:

Charge Spoon.

Bargain price, mega comfy (of course, all bums are different) - really pleased with mine, and haven't heard a bad review from anyone.

Less spendy than a Gobi too, so maybe less risk if buying before trying.

+1 I have them on all my bikes and find them great[but we are all different on what we find comfy in a saddle,it is best to try them if possible]

hucking_fell

It took me a while to like my Gobi XM. It's comfy now though. My Spoon was comfy from the start. I like them both.

.blitz

IIRC my Rize came with a Gobi XM and it was pretty good until it started to sag. Swapped it for a Spoon which was as comfortable as undercrackers from day #1. Currently enjoying the sofa-like comforts of a Prologo Vertigo Max

joshtp

well, the gobi is personal fave of doddy at MBUK, but i love my sdg bell air, and the charge spoon is also great, as is the wtb rocket.

Guisamo

+1 for Charge Spoon

comfortable, no problems. Got a white one beginning of year and still looks good. Could be tempted by the Gobi if I upgrade though, good reviews.

gaz047

had a gobi for just over 2 years and very happy, did take a few rides to break in but after that no problems

bol

I love my Gobi, and at least three of my mates have bought them after trying mine. I've got a Spoon on another bike, but not in the same league for comfort.