new saddle

scarthie99
scarthie99 Posts: 209
edited March 2015 in MTB buying advice
looking to upgrade my saddle look at 2 saddles.Selle SMP Hybrid Gel Saddle or PHENOM EXPERT need some info :D

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    They go on top of the seat post and under your bum.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Whatever fits yer arse.
    One persons super comfy sofa is another persons torture device.
    Some good shops have demo saddles you can try for a few days.
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  • Angus Young
    Angus Young Posts: 3,063
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    One persons super comfy sofa is another persons torture device.

    This is true and a good example is that RockmonkeySC finds the Nukeproof saddle that I have a torture device while I find it as comfortable as any saddle I've tried.
    All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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  • Don B
    Don B Posts: 122
    I've found Specialized BG saddles suit me, they're also quite inexpensive.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Many find the charge saddles (spoon and knife) very comfy, the spoon is the better padded of the two.
    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.
  • Angus Young
    Angus Young Posts: 3,063
    The Rookie wrote:
    Many find the charge saddles (spoon and knife) very comfy, the spoon is the better padded of the two.

    I have the Spoon on one of my bikes and it has not lasted well at all. It began looking very tatty within six months.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I found the Spoon not too comfortable and it didn't last well. I have also seen a few which creaked like a bast@rd
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  • beski
    beski Posts: 542
    I like the spoon, find it comfortable, got one on my MTB & road bike. had no issues with wear or creaking either
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The Spoon on my commuter has done 4 years and 5000miles with very little wear and no creaking.

    The other spoon was on my MTB for 2 years and the same, its now on my retro MTB.

    My MTB now has a knife.

    The Bontrager off my MTB has not worn well at all by comparison.
    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.

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