New Saddle

Kissy Lips

My Trek 1.2 stock saddle is giving me a pain in the bum and general undercarriage. I need a more comfortable option.

Can anyone recommend me a saddle preferably one that I can buy on wiggle.

Some considerations would be comfort for long rides and also that it fits with the style of a racer.

Thanks!!

cython

You're likely to get a flood of (quite correct) replies that it's very difficult to recommend a saddle, as it's a very personal thing, similar to shoes. What works for one person may not work for another, due to differing width sit bones, or any number of other factors. That aside, the Charge Spoon does seem to crop up frequently as being a very popular and affordable option. I have a Trek 1000 (predecessor to your bike), and while I don't find the saddle too bad, I am thinking about replacing it with a spoon, as the overly thick padding at the back makes it difficult to get both a comfortable setup, while keeping the saddle reasonably flat/horizontal. Plus, the spoon is very affordably priced, so a good starting point!

Kissy Lips

cython wrote: »

You're likely to get a flood of (quite correct) replies that it's very difficult to recommend a saddle, as it's a very personal thing, similar to shoes. What works for one person may not work for another, due to differing width sit bones, or any number of other factors. That aside, the Charge Spoon does seem to crop up frequently as being a very popular and affordable option. I have a Trek 1000 (predecessor to your bike), and while I don't find the saddle too bad, I am thinking about replacing it with a spoon, as the overly thick padding at the back makes it difficult to get both a comfortable setup, while keeping the saddle reasonably flat/horizontal. Plus, the spoon is very affordably priced, so a good starting point!

that's perfect. got one!

Enduroman

Just remember more cushion does't mean more comfort

TinyExplosions

Kissy Lips wrote: »

that's perfect. got one!

While the spoon is a great saddle, if you're a lady person, the ladle is better (if you're not, then ignore me!)

Planet X

I ride The Spoon. It's on my Charge Mixer and I've no probs. with it.

check_six

I've been using the classic Selle San Marco Rolls saddle for 10+ years. It's relatively firm but it's very comfy and suits a lot of people.

Also, I got a new bike recently and I have so far stuck with the stock saddle that came with it. The saddle has a slight hammock effect where the back tilts up a bit. I'm finding this shape very comfortable. Read here recently that the latest Fizik Spine Concept saddles have a theory that the hamocky type shape suits people with less flexible backs and flatter saddles for bendier people. This could hold true for the less expensive saddles that share these shapes.

You might try asking for a loan of a saddle to try it out from your friendly LBS? Maybe?

smacl

Just back from a 7hr spin on my new Brooks flyer, and happy to report the sore arse and stiff back that always used to be the result of such a spin is totally absent. Previously had a Selle Italia gel flow, and the Kellys saddle that came with the bike. My riding style is more upright than most, on a flat bar bike, and the Brooks seems to suit this far better than the racier style saddles. Interestingly, the spoon was the other one I was considering, as it gets great reviews and seems well priced.

I'd suggest trying a few saddles and seeing what works for you, but it can be difficult to do without making the purchase. FWIW, I'm not convinced there's any relationship between price and comfort, so I'd be wary of splashing the cash on anything too expensive without trying it first.