Cyclists: Saddle recomendations
 

I'd like to replace the stock saddle on my Specialized Hardrock with something a little more comfortable on the rear end.

Any suggestions? I prefer not to spend crazy money, but would like something that's lightweight but, more importantly, something designed to be easy on the attachments.

Mine is a Specialized cut out one...Very confortable for the long ride...(for me)
http://www.canadiancyclist.com/canadiancyclist/db_scripts/reviews.tag?function=ReadReview&SerialNumber=RV005 1

This is the third saddle I bought and probably the last I'll ever buy, till I have replace it with the exact same one.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24930&subcategory_ID=5210

in my experience, saddles that are slightly longer, and narrow are the most comfy. it is counter intuitive. for my butt, i like less material pushing around. it will hurt no matter what you sit on for the first few times out anyways.

I am using a Specialized Avatar Gel on my Roubaix. Its a heavy SOB, but very comfortable. Hours in the saddle are a non issue.

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/controls/saddles/specialized/PRD_334695_2509crx.aspx

I run SDGs on most of my bikes. The last one I bought was a Bel-Air with faux tiger skin top, black kevlar sides, and Ti rails. It's sweet. Like this:
http://www.singletrackworld.com/mod/...ages/877-1.jpg

The Specialized Body Geometry saddles are pretty darn good in their price range. I've got three of them on assorted bikes. My 24 hour bikes all have Terry saddles (they make mens and womens saddles).

Fit is pretty individual. Try and see. Longer and thinner for most people usually works out better. The amount of padding will vary with how much you ride. I like a little, but not a lot of padding, even on the 24 hour bikes.

angela

My old (early 70's) Raleigh supercourse has a leather Brooks saddle. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR COMFORT! :eek:

the selle italia slr is light and very comfortable. so is the flight. the san marco regal is super comfy, but a little heavy.

Unfortunately, finding the right saddle is more trial and error and dependent on your "sensitivity". I probably tried 6-8 different saddles before settling on Sella Italia Flite Trans Am Gel. My riding partner, on the other hand, can ride on anything.

I find Brooks Saddles to be extremely comfortable. Got them on all 3 of my bikes. Works like a leather hammock for your ass :) Which is what it is essentially...a piece of leather suspended on a steel frame, nothing hard to sit on...

Selle Italia's always been my favorite along with Fizik's.

http://aebike.com/images/library/cat...50m/SA4002.jpg

Hobson X2 Pro

http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=SA4002

$59

Looks funny, but super comfortable. I do centuries with no problems.

I've put three thousand miles on my Terry Men's Buzz Off Fly. It looks wider in the picture than it really is. The link below shows about $120. I think I paid $75 on sale a year-and-a-half ago.

http://www.trisports.com/termensflysa.html

A lot of saddles came accorss my rear end over the years. It one of those personal thing that your a$$ likes. The more time you spend on your bike, the less it hurts your rear no matter what saddle. I happen to hate the Flight and suffered for 2 years thinking I will get used to it. Age and the pain in the ass finally caught up with me and finally got an old Turbo saddle. Just like an old friend. Concord is also a good one. You just have to try them. Not just sit on them, but go out on long ride with it. I tend to like the vary firm and narrow saddles. By the way, saddle set up had a lot to do with comfort. I like the nose of my saddle pointed upward a little so the saddle holds me in place and the weight off my arms from holding me up all day. Most guys that race like that, but if you just want to ride to Starbucks, then it is very uncomfy.