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mowcopmick
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 Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:04 pm Post subject: Saddles |
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Fizik Arione; the most comfortable saddle on the planet just now or what?
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mootaineer
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| Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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I've tried one but don't get on with it.
I seem to need a saddle with a hole in the middle (for relief) 
Otherwise cycling is painful... 
I've tried quite a few but haven't quite found the perfect one yet  |
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mowcopmick
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Which one? The SLR? That's the one I've not tried; but the Fizik seems way ahead of everything else as far as my backside is concerned. |
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Slapshot
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Selle Italia Flite Trans Am Gel Flow Red ,
the very same one as in the pic.
Now that we talk bout saddles, has anyone tried a noseless one??? |
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Lucy_Aspenwind
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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| bergaretxebe wrote: | Selle Italia Flite Trans Am Gel Flow Red ,
the very same one as in the pic.
Now that we talk bout saddles, has anyone tried a noseless one??? |
Noseless saddle? Now that I'd like to see! Never tried on obviously.
I've used a variety of saddles from Specialized and others, but ended up going back to the WSD saddle my bike came with. |
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berck
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I like it because its really flat. I don't like saddles with a high back side. It tends to push me forward too much. I have found the saddle to be comfortable for the use. I've never tried the saddles with the hole down the middle. I've been told that they are comfortable. I used to have issues in the past, but I learned to rotate my hips slightly towards the back of the bike and less pressure is excerted on the sensitive areas. |
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Bartali
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| Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I use an AX Lightness Phoenix - only 47 grammes and comfy enough for me to use it on the Marmotte this year. |
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headwind
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:56 am Post subject: |
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Im not an Arione man...but fizik, yes.
I have 2 Aliante's. Absoultely magic for a saddle. Been through lots, and this took the cake.
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CapeRoadie
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:19 am Post subject: |
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Liked the Aliante as well, for many months, but the flow through the pudendal arteries was poor. I found the Specialized Alias (comes in three sizes) to be the best. All male anatomy numbness gone, all arse pain gone, all leg and foot numbness gone. Can't say enough good about it.
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caligirl147
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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For anyone interested in "noseless" saddles, here's a link:
http://www.moonsaddle.com/
The company's tag line is "Feel The Breeze!"
hahahahaha
Yeah, definitely some freedom in that saddle, but I would think it awkward at first.
If anyone's tried this particular brand, please dish.
For women, I recommend Terry; I've tried both the Butterfly Aloha and the Damselfly.
http://www.terrybicycles.com/product.html?c=Saddles
The thing with their women's saddles (they DO make men's saddles too) is that they're designed to support the sit bones.
And this baby definitely got "back". |
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bbnaz
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have been thinking about the Terry saddle for a bit, especially since my riding geometry has changed. High kudos from many women about the comfort of the ride.
As for the noseless one? That would be quite the interesting thing to try. Can't tell if it would dig into the back of your thighs though or if your bum just sits on it and the legs are fully free.
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headwind
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Bartali wrote: | | I use an AX Lightness Phoenix - only 47 grammes and comfy enough for me to use it on the Marmotte this year. |
You're a better man than I gunga din! ...that AX lightness looks smashing, but sitting on it scares the hell out of me, and the carbon splintering in a crash would mortify me
Have you seen the new carbon arione with clear gel cover? wonder how that will feel?
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cannonboy
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| Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: Saddles |
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| mowcopmick wrote: | Fizik Arione; the most comfortable saddle on the planet just now or what?
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Yeah, I love the Arione saddle on my bike. Although I was concerned about the effect of the wet on the leather/suede. However it still seems in good nick.
Does anyone know if the rain would damage the saddle through time? |
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bbnaz
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Not familiar with rain as I live in the desert, but common sense tells me that rain and leather are not mutually compatible over time..........
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Bartali
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd go for carbon. My Ax is very light and suprisingly comfortable. Trouble is it cost an 'arm and a leg'! |
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cannonboy
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| Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:18 am Post subject: |
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| Does anyone know of a treatment to use on the likes of an Arione that will protect it from the wet? |
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headwind
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| cannonboy wrote: | | Does anyone know of a treatment to use on the likes of an Arione that will protect it from the wet? |
fizik saddles are generally covered with microtex not leather. Mine have seen a lot of water and never had a problem. clean a ddry witha paper towel after a wet ride and all is well.
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headwind
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Bartali wrote: | | I'd go for carbon. My Ax is very light and suprisingly comfortable. Trouble is it cost an 'arm and a leg'! |
true enough Bartali...and its gorgeous
have you ever been in a wreck with it?
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tiggertoo
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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Has anybody tried an ISM saddle, specifically intended for triathletes because it has no nose?
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