Saddles

[cyclegeek]

I came off my bike the other day on some pesky leaves hiding a takeaway box and managed to rip my saddle. It’s the saddle that came with the bike so I’m not too fussed.
What I want to know is can anyone recommend some saddles to me? I don’t have a clue what to look for. All I know is I want it white and around the £30 price mark. I’ve ridden on the one that came with my bike for 3 years and it never gave me any problems.

 

[jay clock]

A very personal thing, but the Charge Spoon gets a good write-up. I have two of the leather and titanium ones, and one plastic. The plastic weighs 20g more in theory - reality is one of my leather ones weighs MORE.

I am not one for a super skinny race saddle, but these look the part and suit me. Excellent reviews generally eg here http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-spoon-saddle-with-cromo-rails-2011/ 435 of 453 would recommend to a friend

 

[MattHB]

I have a charge spoon. Amazing thing, couldn't believe it was so cheap (£16 last year stock from wiggle)

 

[NormanD]

Another plus for the charge spoon saddle

 

[Hacienda71]

I have a Charge Spoon I have done a few century rides on it with no discomfort. The Madison Flux is the same saddle and sometimes is cheaper. Unfortunately though only you will know if it suits and that will be when you have tried it.

 

[2wd]

I was just about to start a new topic on saddles when I spotted this and I hope you dont mind me adding to this topic

I have the specialized Riva Road saddle that came with the Allez

I'm having some real trouble getting comfortable and suffering with a pain right up on the inner thigh/crotch,but only one one side.

Tried everything I know,pushing the saddle back and forward in small adjustments and also the scientific 109% method of for saddle height.

So now I'm going to change the saddle and see if that makes any difference.

Narrowed my choice down to these and appreciate opinions, which would also help the OP as well

• Charge Spoon - seems to be popular
• Selle Italia Prolink
• Selle SMP TRK

 

[cyclegeek]

Cheers folks. From reviews it seems pretty good. Thanks for the recommendation

 

[cyclegeek]

I was just about to start a new topic on saddles when I spotted this and I hope you dont mind me adding to this topic

I have the specialized Riva Road saddle that came with the Allez

I'm having some real trouble getting comfortable and suffering with a pain right up on the inner thigh/crotch,but only one one side.

Tried everything I know,pushing the saddle back and forward in small adjustments and also the scientific 109% method of for saddle height.

So now I'm going to change the saddle and see if that makes any difference.

Narrowed my choice down to these and appreciate opinions, which would also help the OP as well

• Charge Spoon - seems to be popular
• Selle Italia Prolink
• Selle SMP TRK

From reviews the charge spoon seems quite good, and you can't complain for £20. Think I'm going to try that.

 

[jay clock]

And if you don't like the SPoon you should get £15 back on Ebay

 

[vickster]

Tredz have it in white for £20 I think

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Charge-Spoo..._medium=Product_Search&utm_campaign=Froogle02

 

[jay clock]

Tredz have it in white for £20 I think

...so, more expensive than my original link...

 

[vickster]

It's the same price as Wiggle - £19.99 I was typing in the dark - £20 was easier to type

Wiggle have it in white with orange, Tredz don't specifiy if they have the white with orange or white with red

 

[2wd]

Whats the difference between Ti and Cromo rails please

 

[Hacienda71]

Whats the difference between Ti and Cromo rails please

Weight and cost....

 

[2wd]

Just ordered ,£19.99, the CycleSurgery Ltd edition Charge Spoon, which suits my bikes colour scheme just nice