Which Saddle?

should we rename you martini?

I am struggling to understand this?

the elision of mashton and platini

That country air has messed up your head DJ.

Love my Regal Ti

should we rename you martini?

I am struggling to understand this?

the elision of mashton and platini

That country air has messed up your head DJ.

It should be 'mashtini', of course. Tsk.

SDG make a great saddle - Ti-Fly C. nice padding quite light, and great graphics/looks, use it on all my bikes.

would like to try the best saddle to fit my fixie. got a 70s R531 royal blue frame and at the moment retro tyres, was thinking a brooks saddle (black B17) could fit but they're a bit expensive, not sure what would be appropriate....

any suggestions?

The hunt for a saddle that really fits me continues, have a couple that are ok, but nothing that really works for longer rides. Tried an Arione, but a bit narrow.

Does anyone have a spare Specialized toupe in a wide-ish size that I can borrow to try out?

Not that it helps anyone but me, but I recently got a knock-off concor and its awesome, first saddle I've tried (including women-specific ones) that is truly comfy over short and long distance

yeah I've heard they're really comfy.. I dunno though.. I like modern looking saddles and Concors always look like I'd be moving around loads on them!

dan, in that case, try out the Fizik Aliante, a very popular saddle as well as the cheap but well loved Charge Spoon/Knife (knife is just thinner, look more racey).

also I think you should stop worrying about the appearance of certain saddle and choose the one that give you the ulimate comfort regardless.

My new saddle, b17 titanium.... best saddle ever :)

dan, in that case, try out the Fizik Aliante, a very popular saddle as well as the cheap but well loved Charge Spoon/Knife (knife is just thinner, look more racey).

also I think you should stop worrying about the appearance of certain saddle and choose the one that give you the ulimate comfort regardless.

thanks Ed :)

It's not just an aesthetics thing, I've tried various different Turbo's and Rolls, but they never really worked for me... I got a spoon saddle, which is good for anything under 50 miles, but the lack of flex in the sides ends up hurting my groin. I was gutted when an Arione didnt work out for me as the wingflex thing solves that poroblem.

I've not tried the Aliante, though at about 150 for the non-cheap one I'd have to be able to test ride it — I have ridden a Gobi on one MTB ride, when I borrowed Neil Dammit's Cannondale and that was quite comfy, but it coud be to do with the riding position...

Not that it helps anyone but me, but I recently got a knock-off concor and its awesome, first saddle I've tried (including women-specific ones) that is truly comfy over short and long distance

glad you like it

but the lack of flex in the sides ends up hurting my groin...

tried lowering your saddle a tiny bits?

tried lowering your saddle a tiny bits?

yup— up, down, back, forwards .. done it all. Starting to drive me mad.

Also for those who find the B17 comfortable/alright, you'll love the Selle An-atomica, much better than a Brooks;

If anyone wants a racing saddle give me a shout.

I have all of these for sale:

Arione K1 - £200 BNIB
Arione CX Carbon (white/blue) - £100
Selle Italia SLR C64 - £150
Selle San Marco Zoncolan Carbon FX (white) - £100

dovvles

could i possibly do a try before i buy on a couple of these?

You can try the K1 or the C64, the others are white and will mark if even looked at the wrong way.

The K1 won't be BNIB then.. just sayin'

True. It is right this second now though.

curse, anyone got an antares I could try? Think they might be the solution to my problem

The hunt for a saddle that really fits me continues, have a couple that are ok, but nothing that really works for longer rides. Tried an Arione, but a bit narrow.

The Aliante is worth trying as ED says. If you want a combination of wide support without inner thigh rubbing. Something like the San Marco SKN could be worth a shot.
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/detail.asp/sku=FKSADP069

I have Antares 00, thought the same. Didn't work. Selling it this afternoon.