Need a new Saddle...!

kammybear
kammybear Posts: 500
edited July 2013 in MTB buying advice
My bike currently has a Selle Italia X1 Cube edition. Looks great but is rock hard and my bum hurts sometimes.

The Charge Spoon comes up a lot but what else is good? Budget is max £50.

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  • Buddha1584
    Buddha1584 Posts: 21
    I've been using a charge spoon for quite a while, but have just switched to this Specialized Avatar for a bit more comfort. http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.u ... Comp%20Gel
    Its £5 over your budget but worth a try.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Bums hurt. You get used to it.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Charge Spoon is a safe bet. Also SDG Bel-Air.

    Got one last week from Leisure Lakes next day delivery http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/9630 ... oon-saddle
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Saddles are a very personal thing, what's good for one person isn't necessarily good for another. Try visiting a Specialized or Fizik dealer, they often have trial sadlles that you can borrow to see how you get on with them.
    cooldad wrote:
    Bums hurt. You get used to it.

    I bet you say that to all the girls... :wink:
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    PaulBox wrote:
    Saddles are a very personal thing, what's good for one person isn't necessarily good for another. Try visiting a Specialized or Fizik dealer, they often have trial sadlles that you can borrow to see how you get on with them.
    cooldad wrote:
    Bums hurt. You get used to it.

    I bet you say that to all the girls... :wink:
    Nope, only you.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    cooldad wrote:
    Nope, only you.
    :oops:
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Lol.
  • mcnultycop
    mcnultycop Posts: 2,143
    I find my Selle Italia x1 as comfortable as my Charge Spoon. It actually has a little more "give" than the Spoon.
    Nerve AM 7.0
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  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    The spoon or Madison Flux get my vote, the flux is essentially the same, slightly softer padding and a tad lighter IIRC. Either are very good. Charge also just released the Scoop, very similar to the spoon and the design looks top notch, very neat and tidy.
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    I've just fitted a Madison Flux. First impressions are good, and it's cheap.

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  • billybuntus
    billybuntus Posts: 38
    Me and the missus both have specialised seats. Can't rate the enough.
  • andy531pro
    andy531pro Posts: 11
    I don't think you can beat Specialized saddles for comfort and anatomical fit - especially for fellas. I ride Avatar Comp Gel saddles both offroad and on tarmac and they are superb. I have tried Selle and WTB saddles in the past but comfort is king for me. Have a look at http://www.specialized.co.uk/us/en/ftb/saddles for more info - I think you should be able to find a Avatar Comp online for about £45.

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