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Originally Posted by Laneco
I ride 24 hour bike races. If Brooks saddles were everything people say they are, well then the 24 hour racers would ALL use them. But none of them do. Why? Because there are much better alternatives out there that also weigh less (and cost less)...
Big bike shop, try several different models. Most shops have take-offs where the original seat wasn't good for the rider and they bought a different one. Specialized makes very good "factory" seats. Their Body Geometry line is very good. I've got two of those on different bikes. I also like Terry seats.
Bike seat comfort is important. Not only will you ride further in much greater comfort, you will also avoid certain health issues. Another big plus - there is no "break-in" on a good seat. With a good seat, you don't use your nether regions to beat the seat into compliance - it fits right to begin with.
angela
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i too just got back on my bike. my specailized from the 90's was a great saddle in that i never had much problems, but now, man things are going numb and after about an hour i just want to get off the bike.
i am also lookin gat the new spacialized along with the Terry. i think it is just a mental thing that makes me lean towards the specialized though. all the reviews i have read about the specialized have said that up to abou t 3hrs they are great.
i have always heard the brooks is a good saddle, but you have to remember, the pros may be getting paid to ride a saddle, plus, people are so caught up in the weight thing they dont want to spend the money on something that may be comfortable for them. i would like to try one, but will never spend the money just because i think the design of the new ones has come so far.
fit is a big part of it. i made the mistake and took my seat off a while back and that could have something to do with it. i have tilted it up and it seems a bit better but i think it needs to go up a little more.
one thing i learned a long time ago, there are certain things you dont want to put weight over comfort or reliabilty, saddles being the main one.