Saddle options

Given that saddles are a personal choice, I'm still having problems with mine and would appreciate a bit of guidance.
Best fit I've found that doesn't completely cripple me is the Giant contact saddle - 130mm wide, slight curve to it, standard sort of length. Problem I have is on the turbo where, within 20 minutes, I'm getting a fair amount of numbness. Obviously standing eases it but...
So, I'm wondering if something flat would help and/or a little wider. Any recommendations of a flatish saddle that's wider than 130mm? I don't mind doing an eBay trawl to get some cheaper used ones to try out but have no idea where to start!
Best fit I've found that doesn't completely cripple me is the Giant contact saddle - 130mm wide, slight curve to it, standard sort of length. Problem I have is on the turbo where, within 20 minutes, I'm getting a fair amount of numbness. Obviously standing eases it but...
So, I'm wondering if something flat would help and/or a little wider. Any recommendations of a flatish saddle that's wider than 130mm? I don't mind doing an eBay trawl to get some cheaper used ones to try out but have no idea where to start!
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My bum thanks him for it.
Got to be worth a punt...
Going over rough roads can lead to pinching.
I have the same saddle fitted to both my road bikes and while I'd happily buy the same saddle again, it would be the version without cutouts. YMMV.
PS - My first experience of this was on my Dad's bike fitted with a 50s cutout version Brooks when I was a teenager. I had hoped things had improved.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
Other flat saddle options are Specialized Toupe - but shell is prone to cracking. Still my fave flat saddle for comfort.
Or Fizik Antares VS (they have cutout options as well but the versus has a channel between the padding that works just as well). This is the widest of the three. Came on my R3 which is a harsh bike, and I've been pleasantly surprised by it.
Hope that helps.
HTH
do it. do it. do it. do it. do it now. buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.
Remember we need picks of bike when its fitted.
Tried Fizik, Pro Stealth & also had a Specialized Power for a bit but always seem to come back to Selle Italia & particularly the Flite. Tried a SLR & didn't like it as much.
Tomorrow I’ll try it out properly. First impressions are defo wider, potentially less pressure, but the old undercarriage had a bit of a beasting on Saturday so there’s still a little residual discomfort. See what it’s like with bike shorts on.
you gonna get rid of all thatshit from under the stem? don't want to be mistaken for an audaxer
just take them off while its on the turbo.
job jobbed.
the more you drink, the more flexible you become.
trust me, i'm like a medical man.