Saddlle of Choice

[KayakCyndi]

Just in time for this discussion, the Clymb posted a sale on Selle-Anatomicas.

[JimF22003]

It seems like a certain kind of saddle likes me for awhile, and then it gets tired of seeing my rear end. I used the Toupe for a couple of years and I loved it. Then it started to hurt on the sitbones after 60 or 75 miles. I thought I’d found “the one” with the Fizik Alliante, but I’m having trouble with it now on longer rides as well. With this one the sitbones are fine, but the part in between goes numb (IYKWIM).

I may try for the Antares to see if that will do me for a season or two…

[mstone]

The older bike has a B17. Newer bike has lower bars, considering a B17N Imperial or maybe a Selle Anatomica.

[Justin Antos]

Another vote for Brooks B17. Break it in, and then aaahhhhhhhhh….

[DaveK]

Specialized Toupe 143

[pfunkallstar]

Adamo is the way to go. Not too goofy looking, and connects with your bones rather than that pink stuff surrounding your bones.

[creadinger]

I’m a Brooks guy. 2 B-17s. One has hand hammered rivets, while the other one is the traditional model. Speaking of Brooks where can I get more proofhide? Bicycle Space should have it right?

[KelOnWheels]

@DaveK 47652 wrote:

Specialized Toupe 143

It is a little known fact that Christopher Walken can actually fly.

At least this is what I choose to believe.

[Jason B]

Toupe took a quick lead, but b17 is coming fast from the rear (literally), and surprisingly Terry is nowhere to be found.

[DaveK]

If I had a bike with a more upright riding position and that always I rode in civvies I would use a Brooks. The Special Ed just fits the bikes I have better. I do, however, have permission to build such a bike as of last night. So I may end up with wool trousers, suspenders, and a big bushy beard to go with my B17 before too long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvElQlGgPcs

[KelOnWheels]

@Jason B 47792 wrote:

Toupe took a quick lead, but b17 is coming fast from the rear (literally), and surprisingly Terry is nowhere to be found.

Terry in the hizzouse!

That’s how the young people talk these days, right?

[Dirt]

I tried something different with my latest bike build. I’ve heard a lot about the Adamo saddles for time trials and endurance rides. Basically they threw out conventional designs and designed something from scratch.

After a few weeks of riding it, I decided to write up not only my thoughts on the saddle, but how I choose a saddle as a blog entry.

Love,

Dirt

http://lovemycommute.blogspot.com/2013/04/choosing-saddle-adamo-breakaway-saddle.html

[AMRunBike]

@bluerider 47566 wrote:

Dickie,
Your post reminded me of something. Most Fizik dealers have bright green “loaner” saddles available to try out. I tried all three of their road saddles courtesy of BicycleSpace over the course of a month. It was great to put some real miles under their saddles before investing in their product.

@Dirt 47580 wrote:

Tri360 in Falls Church has Adamo, Prologo and one other brand that I don’t remember in their saddle loaner fleet. They’ve got the best selection of “try it before you buy it” saddles around.

Freshbikes has been VERY good at helping people get the right saddle. A good friend got a saddle that should have worked well from them, but it didn’t. Freshbikes was awesome about getting him the correct saddle with no hassle at all.

When you’re spending $90-250 on a saddle, it is good to try it out first, if you can. Failing that, ask the shop what happens if you try it and HATE it?

Is this what you guys would recommend if I’m looking to find The Perfect Saddle for Me(TM)?

I bought a Scott Contessa Speedster s25 a couple of weeks ago — my first real road bike. I am excited to put a lot of miles on it this summer, but it has already become QUITE clear that I’m going to need a new saddle. I have no idea how to go about figuring out what I should buy. Try before you buy sounds perfect! Should I take myself over to these two places, BicycleSpace and Tri360?

Signed,
I’m New At This

[AMRunBike]

So! I’m currently trying a new saddle I had put on Sunday evening. I rode about an hour and a half this morning, and my hands and arms went numb. Clearly there are still some adjustments to be made, haha :rolleyes: Going for a ~35 mile ride this weekend with a couple of friends, so hoping to get it adjusted and/or switched out before then.

By the way, I’m working with the folks at Bicycle Pro Shop in Georgetown, and they’ve been great so far. If I end up not liking this saddle even after some more adjustments, I’ll be able to switch it out for another one — ad infinitum, but hopefully not

[TwoWheelsDC]

@AMRunBike 52914 wrote:

So! I’m currently trying a new saddle I had put on Sunday evening. I rode about an hour and a half this morning, and my hands and arms went numb. Clearly there are still some adjustments to be made, haha :rolleyes: Going for a ~35 mile ride this weekend with a couple of friends, so hoping to get it adjusted and/or switched out before then.

By the way, I’m working with the folks at Bicycle Pro Shop in Georgetown, and they’ve been great so far. If I end up not liking this saddle even after some more adjustments, I’ll be able to switch it out for another one — ad infinitum, but hopefully not

Dang. I haven’t had experience with a lot of saddles, but at worst I’ve just been uncomfortable…numbness like that would freak me out. Since it’s a demo, I’m assuming they installed the saddle for you….did they check the fit of your bike, or did they just put the saddle on in roughly the same position as your current saddle? Could be that, in addition to needing a better saddle, the overall fit of your bike isn’t dialed in quite right.

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