Saddle????

AndyD2574

Just built up my Cervelo and need a comfy / light saddle.

Got a Time Carbon Air Flow on it at minute but its a wee bit like a razor?

Any suggestions?

softlad

it doesn't really matter what anyone suggests - because everyone's ar5e is different. Trial and error unfortunately....

dennisn

To be honest the words comfy AND light are not two words that generally go all that well together as far as saddles are concerned. As somewhat proven by your current saddle.
It's a question that's been asked a Zillion times before and gotten a Zillion replies without anyone being able to agree on much. Well, sort of anyway. All I can say is get something with some padding on it. Seems that more than a few people on here like one called the Spoon. I'm not familiar with it as I live in the States.

skyd0g

...as said above, alot depends on your own @rse and it's preferences, together with the distances you intend to do.

However, popular models that regularly come up are:
Charge Spoon
Fizik Arione
Brooks
Specialized BG (various)
Selle Italia Flite

...(there will be some I've left out here, but I'm sure others will add).

redddraggon

Tune Speedneedle
Ax Lightness Sprint

dennisn

redddraggon wrote:

Tune Speedneedle
Ax Lightness Sprint

Speedneedle??? Man, that just doesn't sound like something to sit on.

EKIMIKE

In reality those saddles really are for show bikes.

london-red

Charge Knife. £35. Bosh.

LazyLoki

If you want a really light (145g) saddle that actually is quite comfortable (for me and plenty of others anyway) then look at:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/selle-italia/flite-kit-carbonio-flow-saddle-ec021580?query=flite%20carbonio

Yeah still not exactly cheap but for the weight it's a bargain.

Anonymous

Have been thinking of getting a ISM Adamo Road Saddle, seen a guy with one at the weekend and he swore by it, I tried it and damn was it comfortable, well for the 5 mins I tried anyway. Anyone else got/tried one?

dennisn

thunderflash55 wrote:

Have been thinking of getting a ISM Adamo Road Saddle, seen a guy with one at the weekend and he swore by it, I tried it and damn was it comfortable, well for the 5 mins I tried anyway. Anyone else got/tried one?

Which end is the front????
I'm prepared to believe anything these days.

AndyD2574

redddraggon wrote:

Tune Speedneedle
Ax Lightness Sprint

Just ordered a pack of razor blades to sit on!!??!!??

wondering_moon

Seriously Speedneedle thats never a good name!!

I use a Fizik Aliante saddle, I've done quite a few miles on it and have no complaints at all its quite light too i think so that gets my vote! Plus it sounds more comfortable than a speedneedle any day!

ScottieP

I just bought a Specialized Phenom SL - not a true weight weenie at 205 grammes but very comfy (to me).

bobtbuilder

On my posh bike, I have a Selle Italia SLC. Brilliant saddle. Just goes to show that it's niot the amount of padding, but the proper placement of padding that is key.

Fairly expensive - but worth every penny for the comfort.

Anonymous

dennisn wrote:

thunderflash55 wrote:

Have been thinking of getting a ISM Adamo Road Saddle, seen a guy with one at the weekend and he swore by it, I tried it and damn was it comfortable, well for the 5 mins I tried anyway. Anyone else got/tried one?

Which end is the front????
I'm prepared to believe anything these days.

The striped end is the front, and you keep the rails parallel rather than the saddle surface, just ordered the century version

Heckler1974

thunderflash55 wrote:

The striped end is the front, and you keep the rails parallel rather than the saddle surface, just ordered the century version

Is there any flex in the front, I'd hate to get pinched? :shock:

Runoutofgears

Yep, you wouldnt want any thing you want to keep to drop into the gap!

dennisn

thunderflash55 wrote:

dennisn wrote:

thunderflash55 wrote:

Have been thinking of getting a ISM Adamo Road Saddle, seen a guy with one at the weekend and he swore by it, I tried it and damn was it comfortable, well for the 5 mins I tried anyway. Anyone else got/tried one?

Which end is the front????
I'm prepared to believe anything these days.

The striped end is the front, and you keep the rails parallel rather than the saddle surface, just ordered the century version

Let us know how it works for you. Looks wild.

Anonymous

Heckler1974 wrote:

thunderflash55 wrote:

The striped end is the front, and you keep the rails parallel rather than the saddle surface, just ordered the century version

Is there any flex in the front, I'd hate to get pinched? :shock:

Hard to explain but the front end is about 2 inches shorter than a normal saddle, so your preciuos things are kept clear, no real flex felt at all.

Video here explians it better http://www.trybikestore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=page&id=23&zenid=10fadc4bf00ffc06cd85e84d8701f717

RonB

+1 with Lazy Loki. The Carbonio Flow is worth a look see at that price, esp. if you're anywhere near an Evans shop.

bam49

if you are after a Fizik Arione , worth looking at the Concept EX from Wiggle. Its a chinese copy of the Arione and only costs £12 .. I have bought one for my commuter bike and it is very good. Not as good build quality as a proper Fizik but then it is only 12 notes.. Colour is white & grey ( not bad ), - not 2 diff shades of brown as per website...