Good places in W London for saddles...

menthel
menthel Posts: 2,484
edited February 2014 in Commuting chat
I am in need of a couple of new saddles- the bog standard one on the 00 is slippery and not hugely comfortable and the Avatar Comp on the Italia, whilst comfy is made out of cheese and is ripped and starting to fall apart.

What I want is a comfy, all day saddle with a middle channel and not too much padding. What I really want is to find a nice LBS that will let me try a few but I can't identify one in and around Raynes Park. Any ideas? Spesh and Fizik saddles are of most interest (I like the look of the arione versus k:ium).
RIP commute...
Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.

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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Sigma in Hampton Wick.
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  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    Asprilla wrote:
    Sigma in Hampton Wick.

    Will they do the lending/measuring thing? I couldn't find out from their website. Still, its not too far to go and my wife is going to the running shop up there on Sunday...
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    thebikewhisperer has a number of Selle SMP saddles they lend out, so you can try before you buy.
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  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    drlodge wrote:
    thebikewhisperer has a number of Selle SMP saddles they lend out, so you can try before you buy.

    Newbury is a little bit of a trip! ;)
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • tetm
    tetm Posts: 564
    menthel wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    thebikewhisperer has a number of Selle SMP saddles they lend out, so you can try before you buy.

    Newbury is a little bit of a trip! ;)

    The London Cycle Workshop by Clapham Junction have Selle Italia and Fizik test saddles, and Zeevon the other side of CJ have a good range of Fizik testers too.
  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    tetm wrote:
    menthel wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    thebikewhisperer has a number of Selle SMP saddles they lend out, so you can try before you buy.

    Newbury is a little bit of a trip! ;)

    The London Cycle Workshop by Clapham Junction have Selle Italia and Fizik test saddles, and Zeevon the other side of CJ have a good range of Fizik testers too.

    Thanks- walked past LCW last night so that is nice and easy to get to.
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    Specialized concept stores are a good bet. Sit on the arse measurer thing to get the right size. After riding it, if you don't like the saddle you can swap it for a different one.
  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    pitchshifter wrote:
    Specialized concept stores are a good bet. Sit on the ars* measurer thing to get the right size. After riding it, if you don't like the saddle you can swap it for a different one.

    If I get to Kingston this weekend I will add it to my list!
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • ShandyH
    ShandyH Posts: 555
    tetm wrote:
    menthel wrote:
    drlodge wrote:
    thebikewhisperer has a number of Selle SMP saddles they lend out, so you can try before you buy.

    Newbury is a little bit of a trip! ;)

    The London Cycle Workshop by Clapham Junction have Selle Italia and Fizik test saddles, and Zeevon the other side of CJ have a good range of Fizik testers too.

    Really good shop too. That said I have Selle SMP's on my bikes and absolutely love them.
  • alan_sherman
    alan_sherman Posts: 1,157
    I'd have thought any Specialized shop has test saddles. Putney Cycles did a couple of years back. Sigma and Specialized concept store did too.

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