Saddles

beggars_bush · 10-05-2023 9:48pm #1

How do people choose a new saddle?

I've spotted a saddle for sale online but not sure if it's for me comfort-wise.

Mainly for club racing and club spins

Currently have a fizik antares and it's just getting a bit worn and I might change saddle and bar tape at same time

Weepsie · 10-05-2023 10:13pm

I just bought and tried loads over the years. The wider selle italia SLR with cutout are my go to now, or a charge spoon.

I've 5 bikes with 5 different saddles. 2 are basically the same though, and 2 I'm looking to change.

beggars_bush · 10-05-2023 10:17pm

Ok. Was looking at a prologo saddle.

I don't want to be buying them and trying to flog them if they aren't comfortable

fat bloke · 11-05-2023 7:13am

No way around it really with saddles. You gotta buy and try unfortunately.

Squidgy Black · 11-05-2023 8:36am

Find somewhere with a decent return policy and buy and try.

Selle-Italia super flow boost is my go-to, nice wide cutout

magicbastarder · 11-05-2023 8:37am

were you happy with the antares? if so, why mess with success?

beggars_bush · 11-05-2023 9:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120582011#Comment_120582011

nothing wrong with it, its got a few scuffs and was looking to change. maybe change the colour of saddle along with new bar tape.

magicbastarder · 11-05-2023 9:17am

that's what i meant - just get another antares if you know it works, rather than running the risk of getting a saddle which could cause problems.

Fiftyplus · 11-05-2023 11:18am

I got a new Giant TCR Advanced in January with a Giant Fleet SL saddle which I wouldn't recommend - very hard and hasn't got any easier with use. A club colleague has had the same problem and he's a lot heavier than me.

dahat · 11-05-2023 4:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120582139#Comment_120582139

I’d advise this also. Saddles are not to be messed with once you find one that suits.

For a lad 98kgs the saddle that suits me best is a 127mm one with a slight channel ( Giant stock from a Propel). Can’t find anymore though sadly. Such a personal thing saddles.

dinneenp · 12-05-2023 12:51pm

can go to a physical bike shop or try Aidan Hammond if you're relatively near Wicklow https://bikefittingireland.com/saddle-solutions/

Klopp · 02-06-2023 2:07pm

I am on the lookout for a Charge Spoon and I have tried the online shops I know of in Ireland but to no avail.

Can anyone recommend somewhere online I might get one?

triggermortis · 02-06-2023 2:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120670557#Comment_120670557

Charge Spoon Cromo Saddle | Tredz Bikes

Klopp · 02-06-2023 3:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120670696#Comment_120670696

I tried this site previously and they don't deliver to Ireland.

triggermortis · 02-06-2023 4:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120670764#Comment_120670764

Ah, didn't realise that.. Do you not know anyone with a NI or UK address?

triggermortis · 02-06-2023 4:07pm

good few on ebay

Fiftyplus · 02-06-2023 7:32pm

I replaced my Giant Fleet with a Specialized Romin from Specialized in Browns Hall. Month's trial and you can change it if you're not happy, even get a refund I was told by the staff.

T-Maxx · 03-06-2023 9:26pm

How can a bike shop do this? Exchange saddles, giving a full refund? Sure they can sell the used saddles at vastly reduced prices to get rid of it but where's the money in that?

magicbastarder · 04-06-2023 8:19am

The money is in the increased business they get as a result of their offer. If they start losing money on the offer you can bet they'll close it.

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