new saddle required

ginger J
ginger J Posts: 68
edited June 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi all.
I need to get a new saddle for my Tarmac Pro :wink:
Ive been using a specialized bg alias which came with the bike but that has finally broken.
Does anyone have any favourites. Being used for long rides and Tri's. I'm 67kg so looking for lightweight as well. Not really bothered about price as I spend a lot of time on the bike.
All help / experiences greatly appreciated.
Cheers
J

Comments

  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    saddles are a very individual and personal choice - a quick forum search will bring up all kinds of threads on the topic. But if you were happy with the Alias, why not get another one..?
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    As softlad says we all have favourite saddles ginger J, but they may not be right for your ar$e.
  • ginger J
    ginger J Posts: 68
    yeah, d'know I was just sitting here thinking the same thing. If it ain't broke eh ?
    Have found the bg very comfortable, just thought i'd look around and see what other people were using / liked........
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I have a Specialized Toupe Team on my 'Summer' bike, a BG Phenom SL on my 'Winter'/training bike, and a TriTip on the TT machine...

    I guess Spesh BG suits my a*se!
    After 4 hours is slightly different!
    Oh, I'm 76kgs, if it makes a difference...
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    hopper1 wrote:
    I have a Specialized Toupe Team on my 'Summer' bike, a BG Phenom SL on my 'Winter'/training bike

    hopper - is the phenom the same 'ar5e shape' as the toupe..?

    I've recently got a Toupe for my best bike and am now looking at replacing the saddle on my winter bike - but didn't fancy forking out £70+ for another Toupe....
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Yes... I believe that the Phenom is the 'XC' version of the Toupe. So, just a little more gel...
    This years models are all the same colours, too, so you can have white... I think! :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Team Banana Spokesman
    Team Banana Spokesman Posts: 538
    softlad wrote:
    I've recently got a Toupe for my best bike and am now looking at replacing the saddle on my winter bike - but didn't fancy forking out £70+ for another Toupe....

    can you not just use 1 saddle on both bikes? I do it.

    no need to take it apart. I just pull the whole seatpost out. 2 minute job.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Team Banana Spokesman wrote:
    softlad wrote:
    I've recently got a Toupe for my best bike and am now looking at replacing the saddle on my winter bike - but didn't fancy forking out £70+ for another Toupe....

    can you not just use 1 saddle on both bikes? I do it.

    no need to take it apart. I just pull the whole seatpost out. 2 minute job.

    er, no - I'd rather not, thanks.....
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    What a faff......

    Rather just throw my leg over, and go...
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!

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