nice comfy saddle needed

anditsinthere
anditsinthere Posts: 210
edited July 2011 in MTB buying advice
In the hunt for loads of things at the minute, need a new saddle as part of my shopping list as the standard Carrera was is not too kind on the backside

any suggestions? :)

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  • Paulkingk
    Paulkingk Posts: 689
    Are you new to riding?

    In my experience until your butt toughens up you'll get a pain in the bum from any saddles, try to get out regularly for a few weeks and you'll soon get used to it.

    If you do ride regularly and the saddle is still painful, I run and SDG Bel air and it is very nice.
  • anditsinthere
    anditsinthere Posts: 210
    Fairly new, still sore after a few weeks but then the standard saddles arent going to be that comfy anyway are they?

    have you got a link??
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    Lots of people seem to like the charge spoon, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-spoon-sa ... omo-rails/ i plan on getting one soon to replace the one on my carrera! :lol:
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  • Paulkingk
    Paulkingk Posts: 689
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... ensions-UK

    There you go. I would be tempted to persever for a while more. check your saddle height and position too, before blowing money you don't need to.

    Check this link.

    http://mountainbike.about.com/od/tipsan ... height.htm

    That is for height and at the bottom of the article is a link to one for saddle position. Hope this helps.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Standard forum response -Charge Spoon.
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  • TOMathon
    TOMathon Posts: 20
    Greer_ wrote:
    Lots of people seem to like the charge spoon, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-spoon-sa ... omo-rails/ i plan on getting one soon to replace the one on my carrera! :lol:

    +1

    Certainly the best thing I upgraded. Looks incredibly small and uncomfortable to my non cycling friends, but the slightly hard faux leather surface and thin profile makes you feel really planted on the bike, pedalling is easier.
    By way of contrast, I tried a padded gel saddle and for all its comfort when sitting directly on it (no weight on bars or pedals) pedalling became increasingly worrisome as my hips did all manner of crazy things.
  • anditsinthere
    anditsinthere Posts: 210
    Charge Spoon it is then! guys!!!! thanks again for your welcomed comments much appriciated :lol:
  • widge34
    widge34 Posts: 900
    SDG Bel air. I had the charge spoon, didnt like it.
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  • Typerchris
    Typerchris Posts: 74
    sdg bel air, came as standard on my five and i must say its class. i wont be changing it
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Charge spoon here, I have a Carrera on my MTB but swap it for the spoon (which I use on my commuter) for longer rides.

    Simon
    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.
  • anditsinthere
    anditsinthere Posts: 210
    Charge Spoon and SDG Bel Air.....decisions decisions!!! :?
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,780
    FWIW not surprised you're binning the carrera one, I had a carrera and the saddle was disgustingly bad

    I have a spoon, on both mtb and road bikes
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  • anditsinthere
    anditsinthere Posts: 210
    Has anyone got a link for this seat? The colour will match my frame.... 8)

    Seem to be very difficult to find

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cha ... e-ec023449
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    anditsinthere wrote:
    Has anyone got a link for this seat? The colour will match my frame.... 8)

    Seem to be very difficult to find

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cha ... e-ec023449

    Errrrrr.....
    You posted a link?
    Just buy online.
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  • anditsinthere
    anditsinthere Posts: 210
    Its been discontinued and its the black/blue one i want.

    Evans haven't got it anymore
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Aaah sorry.
    It was an Evans only special, so if sold out I think that's it. Think Wiggle got an orange one.
    I have one, debating whether to get the matching grips.
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  • anditsinthere
    anditsinthere Posts: 210
    i wanted a black/blue matching my frame colour, had a look on ebay but just missed one! damn! Also like you i want the matching grips :lol:
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,084
    I'm going to give the SDG aliso a shout, 26 quid for a cromo, I got ti's for both my bikes for 35 nores a piece and its the comfiest saddle I've owned. Similar to a belair but with a wider nose which is great for perching on to climb I find.

    Dunno what kind of blue you were looking for but they have a funky turquoise/black check version
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  • NORTHERNSHAGGY
    NORTHERNSHAGGY Posts: 316
    wrong colour but looks good in the flesh

    Charge Spoon CycleSurgery Exclusive Cro-mo Saddle

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