Which Saddle?

http://www.brooksengland.com/cambium/
do you even lift?

What is this? Cotton? High friction. Piss poor.

Recently started going for some longer distances on fixed rather than just the London commute. After 40 miles yesterday my legs could keep going but my saddle was doing a number on me.. with padded shorts on

Anyone riding distances on a reasonably priced saddle they would recommend?

My ride is nothing overly special just one of the higher end early 70's pugs.

Your best way to find out what saddle you need is to sit your bare ass on a piece of cardboard, then get a piece of chalk and cover the whole cardboard, where you bones have pushed the cardboard down, measure the width of it.

Once you've found this, possibly purchase a few 2nd hand saddles which measure upto this sizing and just test one after another until you've found the perfect saddle.

Also remember saddle height, angle and layback (can't remember the proper term) all play a major factor into getting a comfortable ride.

Ask Ed. He's an expert.

Your best way to find out what saddle you need is to sit your bare ass on a piece of cardboard, then get a piece of chalk and cover the whole cardboard, where you bones have pushed the cardboard down, measure the width of it.

Once you've found this, possibly purchase a few 2nd hand saddles which measure upto this sizing and just test one after another until you've found the perfect saddle.

Also remember saddle height, angle and layback (can't remember the proper term) all pay a major factor into getting a comfortable ride.

Ah I wasn't aware there was an actual method. I'll have to get testing other saddles then. I'm hoping it makes a massive difference though as it really does get unbearable! Thanks

A leather-covered tractor seat might be a good option.

There are as many opinions on saddles as there are bums, pretty much.

You haven't even told us what your current saddle is!

fwiw I reckon almost everyone could do with a Rolls. Try one. You can always sell it on.

Carbon SLR or TT saddle.

There are as many opinions on saddles as there are bums, pretty much.

You haven't even told us what your current saddle is!

fwiw I reckon almost everyone could do with a Rolls. Try one. You can always sell it on.

Carbon SLR or TT saddle.

I like the look of the black Rolls saddle! I'll be looking to give that a try.

I couldn't tell you what saddle mine is if I tried.. just a box standard road bike saddle that the guy stuck on when he took his off to sell me it.

Carbon SLR or TT saddle.

I'll also be looking to try out the Carbon SLR Selle Italia seat I think.. if the tractor seat doesn't fit my stem

Rolls are great. I've just got an Arione which seems to work well with different positions on longer/varied rides.

I would recommend talcum powder and a harder surface than cardboard.

Brooks are nice but get stolen, no matter what you do- even whilst riding - up on your pedals for a moment, sit back down on a bare post. I ride fizik - horrible logo but light, reasonably comfortable, sturdy.

I'd recommend Avocet. I purchased 2 second hand 02s recently - Ist rate ride on a fixie. On my crosscheck I use an old Avocet racing saddle. I avoid skinny saddles on
longish rides 'cos they give my nuts a real pounding

You've got bigger problems if you're sitting on your nuts.

I like the look of some of those avocet saddles. How much did you pick them up for second hand??

Nut sitting hasn't been a problem yet but I'm not stranger to an old fashion friction burn nearby. I had clothes on I swear

You've got bigger problems if you're sitting on your nuts.

Depends on the size of his nuts.

i was thinking on a ride that we should start a saddle pool.
i've got a few that i could throw in. it would allow people to test the out for a limited time (to stop people just sitting [lolz] on them and not testing) without having to buy/ sell and lose money.
thoughts?

i was thinking on a ride that we should start a saddle pool.
i've got a few that i could throw in. it would allow people to test the out for a limited time (to stop people just sitting [lolz] on them and not testing) without having to buy/ sell and lose money.
thoughts?

Yeah that sounds good to me (not that I've been on an lfg ride). I'm sure there's more than enough to go around.

I wouldn't worry - there are people on here who probably don't own bikes.

So is there any interest in the idea? I'm slightly fed up of buying to try.

Can anyone advise a saddle that is very domed, has a significant cut-out, a narrow nose and is measured around 130?

^^^ tried the san marco mantra?

I have not, looks good. Got one for me to try?!

Need a cut-out.
Of them I've tried::
Specialized Romin 130/ 143
San Marco Ponza Open

I have to deal with a big drop as I'm pretty tall, so was super hopeful with the Romin... but found it to wide in the nose. The 130 is better than the 143. Willing to give the 130 more time though.

The Ponza Open is an interesting one it's great in ways but more than any other saddle I find myself wanting to adjust, not due to numbness but due to feeling off centre... of course constant adjustment makes things worse and is a distraction.

The comfiest saddles for short distances (no numbness) for me have been the Selle Italia Turbo (hence me being after a dome shape), then the San Marco Rolls, then the Charge Spoon.

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Seriously though would people be up for a pool?
I have 4 I could commit:
Charge Knife
Charge Spoon
San Marco Rolls
Specialized Romin 143

^ The San Marco Concor Racing Open might also fit the bill, maybe? Fairly classic domed profile, 134mm wide, with cutout.

http://www.sellesanmarco.it/imgDettaglioGrande/user_images/prodotti/012/COLLEZIONE/01_CONCOR/279L007_CONCOR-RACING-ARHEAD_SIDE.jpg

http://www.sellesanmarco.it/imgDettaglioGrande/user_images/prodotti/012/COLLEZIONE/01_CONCOR/279L007_CONCOR-RACING-ARHEAD_TOP.jpg

Why don't you go to condor and try a test saddle? If you're in ldn that is...