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armymankin
armymankin Posts: 213
edited May 2010 in MTB general
so what saddle you picked for your bumpy ride?
have them review here :lol:
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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Ragley Cheeky Ti
    Nice and comfy, not too expensive, looks ACES!

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    As with all saddles though, it's not going to suit everyones ass. I know for a fact BigBenj_08 tried his and didn't like it.

    My 2nd favourite saddle is my old Charge Spoon

    DSCF0348.jpg

    HOWEVER: There is a review section to post stuff like this so this thread may end up getting locked.
  • armymankin
    armymankin Posts: 213
    wow, good one cat, nice pics too.

    oh, dont get me wrong, this is not ment to be a 'review' post. it meant to be a general discussion of what seat people use, ofcourse, no harm to say a bit personal comment with it too.

    I am using a charge spoon too, such a comfy seat. however, its kinda hefty i think.
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    Didn't really like mr Ragley :(
  • RealMan
    RealMan Posts: 2,166
    Using an SDG bel air which is ok, but not great. Tempted by one of these.

    selle-italia-tld-shiver-med.jpg
  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    My 2nd favourite saddle is my old Charge Spoon

    DSCF0348.jpg

    HOWEVER: There is a review section to post stuff like this so this thread may end up getting locked.

    See above! Although its my 1st favourite saddle :) I have a feeling this could be the most popular choice.

    RealMan Thats very nice. How much though? :roll:
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    RealMan wrote:
    Using an SDG bel air which is ok, but not great. Tempted by one of these.

    selle-italia-tld-shiver-med.jpg

    I prefer this one selle-selle-italia-yutaak-troy-lee-design.jpg

    As for me, I ride a Charge Spoon, A WTB Rocket and a OE Marin saddle on my Hack
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
    05 Spesh Enduro Expert
    05 Trek 1000 Custom build
    Speedily Singular Thingy
  • snotty badger
    snotty badger Posts: 1,593
    Charge Spoon Ti for me- weighed in 1 gram under claimed weight too :shock: :lol:
    08 Pitch Pro
    14 Kona Unit
    Kona Kula SS
    Trailstar SS
    94 Univega Alpina 5.3
  • RealMan
    RealMan Posts: 2,166
    Nah the yellow bit makes it ugly.
  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    WTB Rocket Race on two hardtails. As used by Peaty they say..
    Either way, excellent value for money saddle I can sit on all day long..
  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    IMG_0016.JPG mtbs review photo not mine
    prologo vertigo max at the moment
    personal comment - will be ordering a fizik aliante.
  • armymankin
    armymankin Posts: 213
    Charge Spoon Ti for me- weighed in 1 gram under claimed weight too :shock: :lol:

    i think many people asked this before; is the TI worth over the cromo? but then even the spoon TI is not that light either
  • armymankin
    armymankin Posts: 213
    bobpzero wrote:
    IMG_0016.JPG mtbs review photo not mine
    prologo vertigo max at the moment
    personal comment - will be ordering a fizik aliante.

    I am way more attracted by the titanium seatpost in the photo :lol:
  • SDK2007
    SDK2007 Posts: 782
    Fizik Gobi XM on my Enduro SL

    I've used it for a year now; it's very comfortable and the flex system helps when climbing and descending. I would buy another.

    Fizik-Gobi-XM-Saddle_600.jpg



    Ritchey WCS Streem on my FSRxc

    I have only just bought it so haven't ride on it yet but It's light (200g) and looks amazing.

    ritchey_streem_wcs-small.jpg
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    SDK2007 wrote:

    Ritchey WCS Streem on my FSRxc

    I had the £20 version of this and loved it, best saddle I've ever had. But the plastic shell snapped and Wiggle had no stock so I had to have a refund rather than a replacement. :(
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
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    Didn't really like mr Ragley :(

    That has significantly fresher picture bits on it than mine- the shadow text if nearly gone and I can't even remember if it ever had the wtb wolf on it!
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
    photo-85.jpg

    Didn't really like mr Ragley :(

    That has significantly fresher picture bits on it than mine- the shadow text if nearly gone and I can't even remember if it ever had the wtb wolf on it!

    Mine's looking worn after one short ride tbh. I've gone through the white/silver in a couple of places.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • snotty badger
    snotty badger Posts: 1,593
    armymankin wrote:
    Charge Spoon Ti for me- weighed in 1 gram under claimed weight too :shock: :lol:

    i think many people asked this before; is the TI worth over the cromo? but then even the spoon TI is not that light either


    TBH I got it because Wiggle were out of stock of CroMo ones and I'm impatient. :oops:

    On my old Univega I have a Flite Ti saddle- that is light- and not too comfy either!
    08 Pitch Pro
    14 Kona Unit
    Kona Kula SS
    Trailstar SS
    94 Univega Alpina 5.3
  • Hitby
    Hitby Posts: 218
    I use my wtb that came with my Marin. I bought a charge spoon which looked ace but it hurt my arse!
  • Standard Inbred...
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    Very very comfy for me!
    Proved by testing to be faster than a badger.
    The world's ultimate marmite bike
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    edited May 2010
    Standard Inbred...
    *broken photobucket link now fixed*
    Very very comfy for me!

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  • Standard Inbred...
    Picturea009.jpg
    Very very comfy for me!

    356_welcome-to-fail.jpg
    :D:D:D:D That's brilliant!
    Proved by testing to be faster than a badger.
    The world's ultimate marmite bike
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    I have a bonty racelite saddle, it's so uncomfortable it's unreal. I really should buy a new one.
    Production Privee Shan

    B'Twin Triban 5
  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    Charge Spoon X wiggle version here,
    Very comfy perch!
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    previous saddle was a little different mind!
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    suprisingly comfy though, flexed nicely under the cheeks! :shock:
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
    http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/
    Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... 1#16297481
  • armymankin
    armymankin Posts: 213
    no one seems using a specialized, i heard they are pretty good.

    charge spoon prove to be the popular one, anyone know how the charge knife perform?
  • armymankin
    armymankin Posts: 213
    previous saddle was a little different mind!
    PICT59901000.jpg

    suprisingly comfy though, flexed nicely under the cheeks! :shock:

    the whole carbon fibre thing looks class!!! but i wont want to sit on it, just look painful. my bum feels sore just by looking at it 8)
  • allthegearnoidea
    allthegearnoidea Posts: 4,077
    i'll admit the first ride on it i thought 'What the #### have i done buyuing this saddle' but after a couple of rides it was remarkably comfy, granted over the 2 hour mark you started to look for a concrete wall to sit on for some additional comfort but other than that it was nice!
    although! with it being on a carbon frame, with a carbon post etc. some of the small bumps you hadnt noticed Did feel like what i imagine it would if one was being fisted! :shock: :shock: :shock: :P
    Timmo.
    After all, I am Cornish!
    http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/
    Cotic Soul, The bike of Legends!:wink: Yes, I Am a bike tart!
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... 1#16297481
  • StefanP
    StefanP Posts: 429
    I have a cheap shimano XC saddle
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    its wide,for my fat ar*e, but comfortable, never had any problem with saddle sore, seems pretty well made imho
  • D-Cyph3r
    D-Cyph3r Posts: 847
    WTB Devo Ti rails. Under 200g, looks sweet and is comfortable to 20-25 miles (after that I tend to spend more time standing up).


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  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    currently use extremely comfy bog standard factory fit Felt XC saddle.
    really like the white fizik gobi above though
    but would sell my own granny for a blue suede / alcantara saddle if they made them.