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Enduro Saddle
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I am after some input on a good Enduro Saddle, I have tried Specialized, WTB and Fizik with uncomfortable results after 3hrs.
What do other people use and why?
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I use an SDG or a WTB rocket V.
I would ask, have you tried different width's. It's not just the shape but width that is important. Making sure you are on your sit bones and not crushing the two main arteries and nerves is really important.
Check out specialized website for really good info on the body geometry system. It's really good info and helped immensely when buying my wife her first mtb saddle recently. I did the same when buying a roadie saddle and I do 3 or 4 hour rodies on weekends .
Settled on Specialised Henge for both road and mtb 2hr+ rides. Tried a few but the Henge seems to be the best compromise of those I've tried.
As noted make sure you have the correct width, and correct placement so that the saddle is in the correct position for you.
I've got a manganese-railed Henge that came with my Rize and I was impressed with how comfortable it was. Only downside was that at 142mm wide I kept whacking the inside of my thighs on it when pushing my butt back over the back wheel, so I've gone back to the narrower, sighlty less less comfortable but lighter Fizik.
The good news is that Specialized have them in various widths and - like their Body Geometry footbeds where you put your foot on an arch-o-meter to determine which of the range is right for you - they also have an arse-o-meter for their saddles to take the trial-and-error (mostly error) out of choosing the correct width.
Most of the issues with discomfort stem from not matching the width of the saddle to the width of your sit-bones and thereby putting pressure on bits of you that aren't meant to take pressure.
Might be worth investigating?
SDG over here!
Can't help. My lounge chair is uncomfortable after 3 hours!
So, if one decided to get a Saddle that is offered in different width, how would one go about figuring out which one to take?
Measure your sit bones.
Chart in this thread.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=...
You can do the similar with some aluminum foil and carpeted stairs.
http://youtu.be/zMbZ2Q8VqOo
Oh, oh!! And let me guess... Specialized just happen to have the perfect saddle to fit your ass-bones, no matter what size you are!
Well they're not going to offer a measurement system without being able to supply the customer a range of sizes ... are they?
i'm never riding a specialised saddle ever again , imoa
Have you tried all the various saddles of each brand?
While some saddles are going to suit some butts better than others, there is also a few other issues to consider:
1. no matter how "appropriate" the saddle, if you are not doing a fair bit of riding, you are going to get a bit sore after 3 hrs. Unless your saddle is crap, the more time you spend on it, the less noticeable it will be. Fitness also helps with better body control, ability to get out of the seat and pedal and ability to steer the bike a bit more with the weight not firmly on the seat on downslopes, which all helps ease the wear and tear on the rear.
2. A good pair of knicks with a comfy chamois will help.
3. Saddle cream will also help.
It's not always about buying more bling......
"It's not always about buying more bling......"
Who are you kidding, of course it is.
FWIW I recently swapped to a Fizik Tundra 2 and have been very happy with it, I've been able to punch out a couple of 6 hrs days without thinking of my arse at all (too busy whinging about my legs)
I use a Cobb DRT PLUS. Cost $150 from Cobb Australian distributor. I read an article about this seat in Mountain Bike Action at the end of last year and they raved about its comfort. I can only agree with them as it is that comfortable that you dont think about the seat while you are riding. It is just there and under me and I am not thinking about how much I hate sitting down anymore. They even offer a money back guarantee if you are not happy with the seat. You cant lose really. Check out the website (Cobb Cycling). PS: all Cobb make are bike seats, nothing else.