ROAD SADDLE?

[tomkb]

i really need a new saddle- i use bib shorts with good specialized body geometry padding but still it does hurt after a while!

dont want to spend too much- 80quid max but its pretty important if im spending alot of time on the bike!

iv heard good things about the san marco regal saddle which i guess is partly because you 'break' it in so it becomes kinda moulded. thing is this might be more of a retro fad and because boonen uses one!

anyone have a specialized saddle? what are they like?

discussion and advice would help alot in choosing one that is worth the money and will benefit me!

cheers

 

[paddy01]

i really need a new saddle- i use bib shorts with good specialized body geometry padding but still it does hurt after a while!

dont want to spend too much- 80quid max but its pretty important if im spending alot of time on the bike!

iv heard good things about the san marco regal saddle which i guess is partly because you 'break' it in so it becomes kinda moulded. thing is this might be more of a retro fad and because boonen uses one!

anyone have a specialized saddle? what are they like?

discussion and advice would help alot in choosing one that is worth the money and will benefit me!

cheers

I've just recently got one of the Specialized body geometry range of saddles, can't remember the name but it's a couple down from the top of the range, around £50 IIRC.

It's transformed things for me as the standard saddle on the Trek 1.2 was murder for me after about 30 miles. With the Specialized I put in my first 50 miler last week with no significant pain. Definately worth considering I'd say.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

I've found the Specialised Toupe the most comfy thing on two wheels. Get measured at the shop first though to make sure you get the right width.

 

[RedBike]

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-San-Marco-San-Marco-Rolls-Classic-saddle--black-817.htm

Perhaps not what you've got in mind.
A classic saddle well known for being comfortable.

 

[RedBike]

It appears you can buy that saddle for £28, try it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SAN-MARCO-ROL...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Then sell it used for £46 ??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/San-Marco-Rol...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[Chuffy]

Brooks B17N.

 

[4F]

I've found the Specialised Toupe the most comfy thing on two wheels. Get measured at the shop first though to make sure you get the right width.

Yep agree with that

 

[jaynemum5]

hi looking for a trail gator seat post kit as just brought one out of the paper and it is missing this part cost on web almost as much as a new one
or a tag a long or bike trailer
any one with one to get rid of
or where to look thats cheep for parts
thanks

 

[Mista Preston]

I've found the Specialised Toupe the most comfy thing on two wheels. Get measured at the shop first though to make sure you get the right width.

Does anyone have a link for one of these please

 

[MacB]

I'm currently looking at saddles and am hoping to go to Sigma Sports in Kingston for a fitting, I found them via the specialised.com webiste. Just put in dealer locator and specify BG(body geometry) fitting and your postcode.

 

[Mista Preston]

Does anyone have a link for one of these please

Never mind I found this review.....looks kinda good !

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/954/v/1/sp/

 

[tomkb]

cheers guys! yeah thanks for that i think im gonna get a spec toupe gel. measured up as 143 - i think its worth spending the money on something that is gonna make riding so much nicer.

 

[Steve Austin]

Arione will be comfier

 

[4F]

cheers guys! yeah thanks for that i think im gonna get a spec toupe gel. measured up as 143 - i think its worth spending the money on something that is gonna make riding so much nicer.

absolutely, great saddle.