Hi again.
I just need a little advice on bike saddles as my knowledge is somewhat limited on such things. Recently I purchased a new/second hand bike. It's a Specialized Allez elite and the stock saddle is a Specialized own brand called the "Riva" As with all new bikes I'm slowly adjusting various parts to make it as comfortable as possible. Tonight's ride out i was trying to decide whether or not the saddle was adjusted right for me. I wasn't wearing any padded cycling shorts tonight but instead I just had my tracksuit bottoms on. I could feel every bump and pressure point through my backside tonight without the luxury of the padded cycling shorts and soon came to the conclusion this saddle is not the most comfortable.
Tucked away in the garden shed I went looking for the brand new Spoon Charge saddle that was given to me by a good friend. Are these saddles any good? Would it be worth swapping it over from the Specialized Riva. The Charge certainly seems to have a little more give in it and is slightly different in shape compared to the Riva. I suppose the only way I'm going to find out is to just try it ,but I thought I would just ask anyway as you kind people have got more knowledge than me ! :-)
All the very best,
Johnny.
I just need a little advice on bike saddles as my knowledge is somewhat limited on such things. Recently I purchased a new/second hand bike. It's a Specialized Allez elite and the stock saddle is a Specialized own brand called the "Riva" As with all new bikes I'm slowly adjusting various parts to make it as comfortable as possible. Tonight's ride out i was trying to decide whether or not the saddle was adjusted right for me. I wasn't wearing any padded cycling shorts tonight but instead I just had my tracksuit bottoms on. I could feel every bump and pressure point through my backside tonight without the luxury of the padded cycling shorts and soon came to the conclusion this saddle is not the most comfortable.
Tucked away in the garden shed I went looking for the brand new Spoon Charge saddle that was given to me by a good friend. Are these saddles any good? Would it be worth swapping it over from the Specialized Riva. The Charge certainly seems to have a little more give in it and is slightly different in shape compared to the Riva. I suppose the only way I'm going to find out is to just try it ,but I thought I would just ask anyway as you kind people have got more knowledge than me ! :-)
All the very best,
Johnny.