Wtb: new saddle - 145+ width

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12-15-2023, 03:25 PM
justcuz

Wtb: new saddle - 145+ width

Looking at the probability that I have “bikers nodule”. Gotta take a few weeks to months off. In the meantime, I’m told that a saddle change is a minimum. I’d like to accumulate a few: 3-5, to try after I can get back to it.

Anyone holding any? 145+ width. In my mind I feel like it needs to be a step above oem grade: something that has a bit of science and research to it. Fizik, sq lab are the target right now, so particularly interested if you have one of those brands.

Open to suggestions of course.

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12-15-2023, 10:49 PM
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I have 2 that might work

Pristine Selle Italia Ldy - over 145mm wide. Prolly cost me $120 back when I was trying to make my ex comfortable on the bike

Velò Juliana - came off the women’s version of a Santa Cruz Superlight

Compare width in photos to Selle Italia Flite

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12-16-2023, 09:34 AM
Andeh

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Originally Posted by justcuz

Looking at the probability that I have “bikers nodule”. Gotta take a few weeks to months off. In the meantime, I’m told that a saddle change is a minimum. I’d like to accumulate a few: 3-5, to try after I can get back to it.

Anyone holding any? 145+ width. In my mind I feel like it needs to be a step above oem grade: something that has a bit of science and research to it. Fizik, sq lab are the target right now, so particularly interested if you have one of those brands.

Open to suggestions of course.

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Are you certain that you need wider width? I only ask because when I started riding, the fitters told me I needed 142 or 150 (I'm 5'8"). I suffered that shit for years, tried many different saddles, all made my shit go numb. Then I got a couple narrow saddles and everything got better.

Ergon (SM Enduro) works well for me, as does WTB Silverado (for firm) or Koda (for cush). I didn't enjoy SQ Lab.

Also, NSMB had this review lately of a saddle that you mold to your ass: https://nsmb.com/articles/reform-tantalus-saddle/
12-16-2023, 03:00 PM
justcuz

Might pass on the above. Much appreciate the offer.

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12-16-2023, 03:03 PM
justcuz

Wtb: new saddle - 145+ width

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andeh

Are you certain that you need wider width? I only ask because when I started riding, the fitters told me I needed 142 or 150 (I'm 5'8"). I suffered that shit for years, tried many different saddles, all made my shit go numb. Then I got a couple narrow saddles and everything got better.

Ergon (SM Enduro) works well for me, as does WTB Silverado (for firm) or Koda (for cush). I didn't enjoy SQ Lab.

Also, NSMB had this review lately of a saddle that you mold to your ass: https://nsmb.com/articles/reform-tantalus-saddle/

Sweet! Thanks for the info. I’ll peak at that saddle. I’m on an Ergon right now actually. Per the sit bone measurements I’m in that 145-155 range at 6’. I think the Ergon isn’t too far off at all, but doc is telling me change the shape at a minimum just to move the friction around. Pretty sure the Ergon is close to 140 but it gives a range…so not totally sure

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12-17-2023, 06:21 AM
SKIP IN7RO

SQLab has the 601 Ergolux on sale for 39.95. That would be a cheap way to check out their shape, and it has a little extra padding.
12-17-2023, 07:26 AM
MagnificentUnicorn

You should try a Brooks Professional or Cambium saddle. Friction and padding are the problem. If you don’t want to bother with maintenance get the Cambium, it’s textile and rubber so waterproof but still slick.

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12-18-2023, 06:47 PM
XXX-er

I had to swap a seat post when my dropper went flacid so I swapped the post and somewhat ratty WTB SPEED saddle off my FAT bike it was used from somewhere or SFT so I never really rode it before but what a comfy saddle

WTB call it medium, list it at 145 mm, its got a lot of padding and i like it

https://www.wtb.com/collections/medi...products/speed
12-19-2023, 11:33 AM
Roxtar

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn

You should try a Brooks Professional or Cambium saddle. Friction and padding are the problem. If you don’t want to bother with maintenance get the Cambium, it’s textile and rubber so waterproof but still slick.

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2X
The C13 Carved is the most comfortable saddle I've ever used. Unfortunately, I've broken the carbon rails on two of them and was told no more warranties so I had to move on.
Since then, I, and everyone I know who has tried one, really like the new Spec Power series.
12-19-2023, 03:06 PM
Dee Hubbs

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Originally Posted by Roxtar

Since then, I, and everyone I know who has tried one, really like the new Spec Power series.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-...ext=27120-8505
Nothing like a buying $450 saddle in the hopes that if works for you.
12-19-2023, 03:11 PM
Peruvian

Wtb: new saddle - 145+ width

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-...ext=27120-8505
Nothing like a buying $450 saddle in the hopes that if works for you.

I’m seeing more and more knock offs around so you should be able to try something similar for much cheaper. Maybe it won’t be exactly the same but at 1/20th of the price it’s worth a flyer.
12-19-2023, 06:27 PM
SJG

I have an almost new Ergon SM10 for sale for $35 if that helps.
12-20-2023, 05:53 AM
justcuz

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Originally Posted by SJG

I have an almost new Ergon SM10 for sale for $35 if that helps.

Much appreciated. Actually coming from an Ergon so need to switch. Thanks tho

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12-20-2023, 08:54 AM
Roxtar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-...ext=27120-8505
Nothing like a buying $450 saddle in the hopes that if works for you.

$140 with CrMo rails.