Saddle suggestions
Discussion
I am going to start cycling to work again, did it for years to my last job and got made redundant, new place is the same distance but not as nice of a journey, so want the better brakes and upright position of the MTB.
I have a Trek Domane road bike but I think I will use this, need to carry two laptops and other stuff.
https://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2011/trek/8000...
Currently sat with flat tyres in the shed, fitted with decent slicks as used to commute on it over winter. I had replaced all the drivetrain before mothballing it so it should still be good.
Got some half decent panniers from before, so need a rack to mount it on the MTB, anyone tried a general purpose one that mounts to the seat tube and the frame stays ?
Also, the saddle is a Bontrager Evoke 2, its awful, any suggestions as to a decent replacement, it isnt me being soft, the one on my Road Bike is fine, this is am implement of torture though.
I have a Trek Domane road bike but I think I will use this, need to carry two laptops and other stuff.
https://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2011/trek/8000...
Currently sat with flat tyres in the shed, fitted with decent slicks as used to commute on it over winter. I had replaced all the drivetrain before mothballing it so it should still be good.
Got some half decent panniers from before, so need a rack to mount it on the MTB, anyone tried a general purpose one that mounts to the seat tube and the frame stays ?
Also, the saddle is a Bontrager Evoke 2, its awful, any suggestions as to a decent replacement, it isnt me being soft, the one on my Road Bike is fine, this is am implement of torture though.
frisbee said:
A Charge Spoon?
I bought one as a cheap reserve saddle, I haven't actually used it yet but it looks well made and is a sensible shape.
Yep, Charge spoon is a good shout (Leisure Lakes Bikes have them on offer and in loads of funky designs)I bought one as a cheap reserve saddle, I haven't actually used it yet but it looks well made and is a sensible shape.
I have one on my MTB and it's great for the money, on my roadie I have a Fabric which is a similar design and shape but a bit less plush.
Hi Jacko.
Some other suggestions:
Brooks B17, once broken in
Brooks Cambium
Terry
SqLab
(SqLab are massive over here, dunno if they’ve reached the UK yet)
For the rear rack, if that frame has eyelets up on the seat stays that’s good, if not, you can swap the seatpost collar for one with eyelets.
Some other suggestions:
Brooks B17, once broken in
Brooks Cambium
Terry
SqLab
(SqLab are massive over here, dunno if they’ve reached the UK yet)
For the rear rack, if that frame has eyelets up on the seat stays that’s good, if not, you can swap the seatpost collar for one with eyelets.
frisbee said:
A Charge Spoon?
I bought one as a cheap reserve saddle, I haven't actually used it yet but it looks well made and is a sensible shape.
Awful bloody things in my opinion; they’re too wide and too padded. They are cheap though.I bought one as a cheap reserve saddle, I haven't actually used it yet but it looks well made and is a sensible shape.
The SDG Ti Fly is my go to saddle usually, I’ve recently bought a Burgtec Cloud and quite like that so far.
Getting your sit bones measured isn’t a bad call.
Everybody's butt is a different shape. This, combined with different riding styles and positions, means any specific saddle recommendations are bit pointless. The only advice here is to go to store/show that can measure your sit bones and advise on the right saddle for you. It's not too complicated to measure up at home but you'd miss out on the advice. You already know the difference the right or wrong saddle can make so likely appreciate it's worth a bit of time investment to find the right one.
Brads67 said:
Get measured and remember that less is more.
get a saddle that looks nice and comfy and it will be anything but. Those "racing razor blade" saddles are the way to go.
Yes, with you, a lot of non cyclists believe they need something that looks like it would fit a Harley Davidson, and that their sore bum is the fault of the saddle and the saddle alone, not the fact that they need to toughen their backside and get it used to it.get a saddle that looks nice and comfy and it will be anything but. Those "racing razor blade" saddles are the way to go.
The one on my road bike is fine, yet the one on the MTB that looks ostensibly similar isnt.
Watched a video on measuring sit bones so will have a try later to get an idea.
Ordered the Charge Spoon, will see how it goes, can try it and return it is it isnt suitable, only £25 so not the end of the world.
Cant be bothered swapping them round, also ordered a pannier rack.
Pumped the tyres up, one obviously just went straight back down so got that to do.
It makes a good commuter I found, the disk brakes are great and I avoided an accident, the day after I swapped from my road bike for winter, someone pulled out on me having given every impression they had seen the big lump in hi viz sat atop the well lit bike, bit no. The suspension and wider tyres are great for crap roads and you get more exercise as its fairly heavy !
Will look a bit special though, rack, handlebar mirror etc
Cant be bothered swapping them round, also ordered a pannier rack.
Pumped the tyres up, one obviously just went straight back down so got that to do.
It makes a good commuter I found, the disk brakes are great and I avoided an accident, the day after I swapped from my road bike for winter, someone pulled out on me having given every impression they had seen the big lump in hi viz sat atop the well lit bike, bit no. The suspension and wider tyres are great for crap roads and you get more exercise as its fairly heavy !
Will look a bit special though, rack, handlebar mirror etc
My @rse hated a charge spoon and it gave me sores in a tender spot. Swapped to a flat profile SDG and backside is happy again (after the sores healed). So issue is not everyone's butt like the same saddles you'll need to find what your cheeks prefer by trial (or was it ordeal) anyway start with one that fits your butts sit bones width .
Anyone else had luck buying second hand? Lots of people sell saddles they don't get on with on Ebay and it's a good way of trying a few without investing too much money. If you get a scruffy one and like it you can then buy a new version. I have trouble with saddles but ended up with a very nice Specialized Romin titanium that way.
Randy Winkman said:
Anyone else had luck buying second hand? Lots of people sell saddles they don't get on with on Ebay and it's a good way of trying a few without investing too much money. If you get a scruffy one and like it you can then buy a new version. I have trouble with saddles but ended up with a very nice Specialized Romin titanium that way.
I’ve bought and sold numerous saddles on eBay to try and find the one that suits me best. As I’ve got older, what suits me best has changed somewhat. I’ve currently setttled on the Selle SMP Forma, which really does come under the banner of less is more. Large cutout, dramatically contoured and no padding. Ideal for chunky thighs so has eliminated rubbing, and the large cutout means no squashing your bits. It took a bit of getting my sit bones used to it, and getting the angle right took several attempts. Once there however, they’re really comfortable.
Go back and try the new Bontrager saddles, you get a 30 day unconditional comfort guarantee.
If you don't like it, you can return it and try a different width or style of saddle.
Position on a saddle is important also, too high/low/fore/aft can make the difference between comfy and not.
If you don't like it, you can return it and try a different width or style of saddle.
Position on a saddle is important also, too high/low/fore/aft can make the difference between comfy and not.
I put the Charge Saddle on my MTB, then CV hit so no work commute, was getting out and going further on the Road bike and getting a really sore backside, swapped the Charge to the Road bike and went out yesterday for an hour and a half and no pain today, I did make some adjustments to height as well, saddle was too low but the combination means no pain today.
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