New (comfy) saddle recommendations

Brown sauce
Brown sauce Posts: 111
edited August 2013 in MTB buying advice
So I bought a carbon fizik tundra for my giant. Got it bcos the top of the range ones have them so thought it would be good, and the one that came with my bike looked terrible. But it's literally a massive pain in the arse. 25 mile ride yesterday I could hardly sit down on the way home and I wear padded shorts.

So I need recommendations for a light weight comfortable saddle please.

Thanks
2015 Stanton Switchback
1993 Kona Lavadome

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    One that fits your bum.
    Was the original saddle comfortable?
    I don't do smileys.

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  • Tom Barton
    Tom Barton Posts: 516
    Despite me being a slim guy - I have wide sit bones - I always had trouble with saddles, probably because I was buying slimmer ones - much better now I have a wider one (a specialised avatar - nothing overly special but at least its comfortable now!!). Try and find a bike shop that has a sizing device (which is usually a memory foam strip with a ruler next to it! - or alternatively find something along the lines of a memory foam pillow or something you can sit on where it will leave an imprint for a few moments and measure the distance between the two dents - this should give you a good idea of what saddle width you should look for and then you can pick one out that looks good. I'm a convert to spesh at the moment as they helpfully give an idea of how much padding each saddle has and they have a good range of sizes.
    Lapierre Spicy 516 XTR custom (2013) -http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12932332
  • YeehaaMcgee
    YeehaaMcgee Posts: 5,740
    cooldad wrote:
    One that fits your bum.
    ^^That.
    There's a strong chance your arris is not the same shape as mine, so why would it be in any way helpful for me to suggest a saddle?
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  • Brown sauce
    Brown sauce Posts: 111
    cooldad wrote:
    One that fits your bum.
    Was the original saddle comfortable?

    Yeah was, is a giant own one that looked terrible colour wise.
    2015 Stanton Switchback
    1993 Kona Lavadome
  • Brown sauce
    Brown sauce Posts: 111
    Tom Barton wrote:
    Despite me being a slim guy - I have wide sit bones - I always had trouble with saddles, probably because I was buying slimmer ones - much better now I have a wider one (a specialised avatar - nothing overly special but at least its comfortable now!!). Try and find a bike shop that has a sizing device (which is usually a memory foam strip with a ruler next to it! - or alternatively find something along the lines of a memory foam pillow or something you can sit on where it will leave an imprint for a few moments and measure the distance between the two dents - this should give you a good idea of what saddle width you should look for and then you can pick one out that looks good. I'm a convert to spesh at the moment as they helpfully give an idea of how much padding each saddle has and they have a good range of sizes.

    Great advice, cheers. Will pop down my lbs and have a word
    2015 Stanton Switchback
    1993 Kona Lavadome
  • Brown sauce
    Brown sauce Posts: 111
    YeehaaMcgee wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    One that fits your bum.
    ^^That.
    There's a strong chance your arris is not the same shape as mine, so why would it be in any way helpful for me to suggest a saddle?
    Yeah I did think this when I posted, but thought maybe there was something everyone would say is amazing. Will have a word at the lbs like Tom said.
    2015 Stanton Switchback
    1993 Kona Lavadome
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Brown sauce wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    One that fits your bum.
    Was the original saddle comfortable?

    Yeah was, is a giant own one that looked terrible colour wise.
    Simple choice is between being comfortable and being a tart.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No one can see your saddle once your sat on it!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Brown sauce
    Brown sauce Posts: 111
    cooldad wrote:
    Brown sauce wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    One that fits your bum.
    Was the original saddle comfortable?

    Yeah was, is a giant own one that looked terrible colour wise.
    Simple choice is between being comfortable and being a tart.
    Hahaha, exactly what my dad calls me.. :D
    2015 Stanton Switchback
    1993 Kona Lavadome
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Brown sauce wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    Brown sauce wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    One that fits your bum.
    Was the original saddle comfortable?

    Yeah was, is a giant own one that looked terrible colour wise.
    Simple choice is between being comfortable and being a tart.
    Hahaha, exactly what my dad calls me.. :D

    He's probably noticed the make up and stilettos.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • Jay76
    Jay76 Posts: 58
    I have a brand new Selle Italia L1 Flite 1990 (Real light with titanium rails) Still in its cardboard casing if anyone is interested;
    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... flite-9669
    **2011 Cove Stiffee**

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