My problem with WTB saddles is the back is too flat (side to side),
giving that sensation of it being too wide between the legs.
The saddle I've recently discovered, thanks to Sean at Rawland, is the
Afton Classic from Dimension. You can have your local LBS order one
from QBP, or find a place on t
Yeah, I know what you guys mean! I love Avocet O2 saddles and have
about 1/2 dozen in various conditions. I plan to try a saddle recover
service like this one when mine start wearing out:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2066484291.html
$30 isn't too bad a price to recover a saddle. The guy de
Advice will only go so far. There's just nothing, not shoes, not
underwear, nothing, that's as personal and unique as saddle fit. One
man's easy chair is another man's fence post!
If you can find a shop that has the WTB Test Ride program that Jim
Thill mentioned above, give that a try. Also, some L
Admittedly I have a bit of a Brooks "dependency", but despite having a
strong opinion on this topic, I speak the truth. Since I've been
riding Brooks B17s on my road and mountain bikes, all my comfort
problems have vanished. I no longer even ride with padded shorts
(thank God)... In fact, my new
This one is making its way onto all my bikes. By far my favorite. Check out the
built-in saddlebag loops:
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=57843
(If Bridgestone and Rivendell hadn't caught my attention decades ago, I'd
probably be a spaz for Specialized.)
On Nov 22,
I have two of the so called men's Ti O2 as my go fast saddle
inventory. I know what you mean about reluctance to share your
secrets.
On Nov 22, 8:54 pm, Mojo wrote:
> I have found the long-discontinued Avocet O2 women's saddle works
> great for my offroad bike. It has a flat back and a mid-profi
I have found the long-discontinued Avocet O2 women's saddle works
great for my offroad bike. It has a flat back and a mid-profile dip
like the B17. It is a bit wider and shorter than the B17 but works
well for my butt. For reference, I am 6ft, 195lbs, 34 inch waisted
pants.
I hesitated to mention
I've tried a couple of WTB saddles (Vigo and Pure V), and while
they're OK, neither completely got rid of my soft tissue discomfort.
Two that do work for me are a Specialized Alias on my go-fast, and the
wider Terry Liberator Y "Gelissimo". For a B17 replacement, I'd
recommend the Terry. its gel
WTB Laser V works for me. Been riding using that on the Fargo off and
on for the past couple of months.
Otherwise, I'll be the lone voice and advocate Terry saddles. Have a
couple of them and rotate them in and out.
Have to admit to a love/hate relationship this year with Brooks
saddles. Love
Another vote from me for WTB, it's the closest i've found to the
Brooks for me.
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I can't believe nobody has suggested just cutting out a hole in the
brooks saddle. Isn't that what Grant would say and did say in one of
those recent readers? a knife, courage and a hole my friend!
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The most comfortable non-Brooks (style saddle) I own is a Specialized
Romin. It's one of the few cut-out saddles I've tried which actually
seem to succeed in relieving pressure. Also, the Romin comes in
various widths, and if you go to a Specialized dealer you can ask to
be measured on the ass-o-me
Another suggestion for WTB saddles. I just put a Speed V (their
cheapest saddle) from a town bike i sold on my road bike and
discovered that it's quite comfortable for long rides. No pressure on
the nether regions.
I've never ridden a Brooks for anything more than a hundred yards or
so I can't c
My preference is the WTB Pure V saddle as an alternate to Brooks. The
all leather Team version is very comfortable to sit in and has a
middle channel to minimize pressure under there. Another is the Selle
Italia Flite Max, both are farily wide, but not as wide as the B17 .
~Mike~
On Nov 22, 8:
What about a B17 Imperial. You get to stay with the Brooks and you
get the slot. I find the Imperial comfortable right out of the box.
On Nov 22, 10:02 am, JGS wrote:
> Hey there,
>
> I've been riding w/ Brooks saddle for several years and I've come to
> worry that I'm putting too much pressure
I have just spent a bit of time on WTB Pure V. It was very
comfortable and cheap. The problem with it is that "waist” is wide.
The saddle always felt big between my legs. I looked at other WTB
saddles and the wide mid section seems to be part of the design.
Still, it is worth a try. If a Brooks
Some shops may have the WTB Test Ride Program, which is basically a
collection of specially-marked and loaner saddles that you can try
before you buy. We have sold a lot of WTB saddles this way. The two
most popular are the Rocket (narrow-ish) and the Pure (wider, similar
dimensions to a B17). All
I've had good luck with some Specialized Body Geometry saddles --
Avatar Gel for sport (comes in different widths), and the Milano (also
comes in a gel version) for commuting/upright riding. -- Forrest
(Iowa City)
On Nov 22, 9:41 am, Peter Pesce wrote:
> Not sure I'd want to leave a Brooks outs
Not sure I'd want to leave a Brooks outside in NYC either!
I've heard good things about WTB saddles - and they make a pretty wide
variety, so finding a good fit should be possible.
Many of them come in a simple black design, which would look ok. Some
other designs are too flashy for my tastes.
I
Really like the WTB Devo/Deva. Only difference is screen printing AFAIK.
Plus the added benefit of titanium rails, so you'll be faster, better
rested, and undoubtedly smell better.
http://www.wtb.com/products/saddles/racing/devo/
On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 7:17 AM, JGS wrote:
> I do ride w/ the
I do ride w/ the nose tipped up, which helps but not enough. I think
part of the problem is that I'm in many different positions since I
mostly ride as a commuter. When I ride more for sport and can shift
my weight forward the pressure tends to move to my sit bones where it
should be.
I've alway
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