Saddle recommendation?
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Beekeeper
🍯Honey Monster🍯
Selle Royal lookin moderate mens saddle is very comfortable. It’s a gel saddle.
This one ?
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Review - Ergon SM E- Mountain Core Prime Black 278 X 160mm Saddle
Product Image: Product name: Ergon SM E- Mountain Core Prime Black 278 X 160mm Price paid: £101.99 Score (out of 10): 9 Review: For almost 2 yrs I've been perched upon the Specialized Phenom saddle that came standard with my Levo I've got on ok with it - until these last few months ...
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JoeBlow
Active member
I'll second the Ergon.
Al
Al
Cory S
Member
I went from an Ergon SMG to this. Amazing difference in comfort. I did a 50 mile venture, and I could still function.
MadTurnip
Member
I know a few people including myself using a WTB Volt (142 - Medium) that are very happy with it.
Most upgraded from other saddles that came with their bikes.
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Looked up other comments on the volt on the forum. Seems most people are happy with it.
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Most upgraded from other saddles that came with their bikes.
WTB Volt Steel Saddle - Medium 142mm
WTB's most popular mountain saddle. For Gravel, XC, Trail & Enduro. Steel rails. ▶ Model: Medium 142mm
Looked up other comments on the volt on the forum. Seems most people are happy with it.
Search results for query: wtb volt
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I am happy with a Brooks B17 . It’s a leather saddle that needs 1000 km or so before it stretches to your sit bones. In my climate it’s no problem to keep it out of the rain .
These saddles are about as far away from a gell saddle as it’s possible to get. Having tried a few different gell saddles over the years I know what I will be sitting on for the rest of my life.
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These saddles are about as far away from a gell saddle as it’s possible to get. Having tried a few different gell saddles over the years I know what I will be sitting on for the rest of my life.
B17, leather bike saddle for long distance - Brooks England
B17 is a leather bike saddle ideal for commuting, gravel, touring and long distance. Choose the comfort and the design with Brooks England. Order online.
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steve_sordy
Wedding Crasher
Nobody has mentioned yet the importance of establishing your sit bone width. Until you know that, buying a saddle that fits and is comfortable will be a lottery.
My favourite method involves sitting on a piece of corrugated cardboard. Lay cardboard on a hard and flat surface that you can sit on. Sit on it for several seconds. When you get off you should see two depressions in the cardboard where your sit bones have crushed the corrugate. Draw a circle around the depressions and then put a dot in the middle of each circle. Measure the distance apart and that is your sit bone width. Get a saddle that is 20-25mm wider than that. Simples.
Alternatively there is the wrist bone method. You measure your wrist bones. It doesn't seem as intuitive as the corrugate method. But it seems to suit WTB and Rachel Atherton! See here:
www.wtb.com
Follow that and at the end it takes you to a range of WTB saddles that will suit your sit bone width.
My favourite method involves sitting on a piece of corrugated cardboard. Lay cardboard on a hard and flat surface that you can sit on. Sit on it for several seconds. When you get off you should see two depressions in the cardboard where your sit bones have crushed the corrugate. Draw a circle around the depressions and then put a dot in the middle of each circle. Measure the distance apart and that is your sit bone width. Get a saddle that is 20-25mm wider than that. Simples.
Alternatively there is the wrist bone method. You measure your wrist bones. It doesn't seem as intuitive as the corrugate method. But it seems to suit WTB and Rachel Atherton! See here:
Fit Right System
www.wtb.com
Follow that and at the end it takes you to a range of WTB saddles that will suit your sit bone width.
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RickBullotta
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Rocket V is still very much available. I keep a few in stock at all times. ;-) They now come in 3 widths, but the medium width is most similar to the original.
I've run WTB saddles for as long as I can remember. I've had a variety of models, and I can't really tell the difference, as long as they're in the 145mm range.
Ponk
Member
Ergon here too, best saddle I ever had, massive diff from the wooden plank that came with the bike. I usually go for the more gel filled seats as really hate a numb back side. Was a bit skeptical about the Ergon as it didn't look overly comfy, but I am happy to be proved wrong.
Went to the local store to get a few things and they had a bum bone distance machine, didn't realise what it was till I had a closer look, thought it was a fake thing at first. Anyway, tried it and then picked the right size saddle.
Went to the local store to get a few things and they had a bum bone distance machine, didn't realise what it was till I had a closer look, thought it was a fake thing at first. Anyway, tried it and then picked the right size saddle.
Yeah, a numb back side could be unpleasant, I suppose.
But what really bothers me is when the front side goes numb.
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I've been looking for a time to for the right saddle, found this sqlabs saddle. I use it in combination with the sqlabs liner. Best combination I've tried yet!!!
www.sq-lab.com
Make sure you get the right fit. You need a plus 1-3 cm width depending on your position on the bike. That was my biggest mistake, needed a +2 cm on top of my sitbone width
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Make sure you get the right fit. You need a plus 1-3 cm width depending on your position on the bike. That was my biggest mistake, needed a +2 cm on top of my sitbone width
SQlab GmbH Online Shop | Sit bone measurement | Ergonomic bike equipment
Sit bone measurement is crucial for the correct saddle width, comfort and ergonomics on the bike.
www.sq-lab.com
As the original question is asking for recommendations it’s probably ok for me to post again?
Gell seats are not a long term solution if you research what all day riding “ touring “ riders use for 8 hour days.
Yes a gell seat/ saddle feels comfortable for a one hour ride but it’s not what people use for long rides for a reason. A leather saddle is like a wooden plank at first I will be the first to admit. But look at a leather saddle that has a few thousand kilometres on it. The leather has moulded to the sitbones of the owner.
Sit bones are the key to a good fit.
Gell seats are not a long term solution if you research what all day riding “ touring “ riders use for 8 hour days.
Yes a gell seat/ saddle feels comfortable for a one hour ride but it’s not what people use for long rides for a reason. A leather saddle is like a wooden plank at first I will be the first to admit. But look at a leather saddle that has a few thousand kilometres on it. The leather has moulded to the sitbones of the owner.
Sit bones are the key to a good fit.
Pivot
E*POWAH Master
I've been looking for a time to for the right saddle, found this sqlabs saddle. I use it in combination with the sqlabs liner. Best combination I've tried yet!!!
SQlab GmbH Online Shop | Sattel 610 ERGOLUX® active 2.1 14cm | Ergonomisches Fahrradzubehör
SQlab Fahrradsattel ✓Ergonomisch ✓Komfortabel ✓Damen und Herren - Sattel 610 ERGOLUX® active 2.1 von SQlab online kaufen bei SQlab. ✓Versand 0€ ✓Schneller Versand ✓Testsieger
Make sure you get the right fit. You need a plus 1-3 cm width depending on your position on the bike. That was my biggest mistake, needed a +2 cm on top of my sitbone width
SQlab GmbH Online Shop | Sit bone measurement | Ergonomic bike equipment
Sit bone measurement is crucial for the correct saddle width, comfort and ergonomics on the bike.
Very interesting! Thanks for posting… I think I need to measure my butt-bones
Nvigr8
Member
I third it.This one ?
Review - Ergon SM E- Mountain Core Prime Black 278 X 160mm Saddle
Product Image: Product name: Ergon SM E- Mountain Core Prime Black 278 X 160mm Price paid: £101.99 Score (out of 10): 9 Review: For almost 2 yrs I've been perched upon the Specialized Phenom saddle that came standard with my Levo I've got on ok with it - until these last few months ...
I know a few people including myself using a WTB Volt (142 - Medium) that are very happy with it.
Most upgraded from other saddles that came with their bikes.
WTB Volt Steel Saddle - Medium 142mm
WTB's most popular mountain saddle. For Gravel, XC, Trail & Enduro. Steel rails. ▶ Model: Medium 142mm
Looked up other comments on the volt on the forum. Seems most people are happy with it.
Search results for query: wtb volt
X2: bolted the Volt up to my K-SL and it's been great. Wasn't a fan of Specialized's seat.
Kema
Member
Nobody has mentioned yet the importance of establishing your sit bone width. Until you know that, buying a saddle that fits and is comfortable will be a lottery.
My favourite method involves sitting on a piece of corrugated cardboard. Lay cardboard on a hard and flat surface that you can sit on. Sit on it for several seconds. When you get off you should see two depressions in the cardboard where your sit bones have crushed the corrugate. Draw a circle around the depressions and then put a dot in the middle of each circle. Measure the distance apart and that is your sit bone width. Get a saddle that is 20-25mm wider than that. Simples.
Alternatively there is the wrist bone method. You measure your wrist bones. It doesn't seem as intuitive as the corrugate method. But it seems to suit WTB and Rachel Atherton! See here:
Fit Right System
Follow that and at the end it takes you to a range of WTB saddles that will suit your sit bone width.
Agree with Steve_sordy. Most LBS should have a "foam seat" so they can measure sit bone width.
I had a 135mm and changed it to a 142mm Specialized (can't remember what name) that's hollow in the middle. No numbness or problems what so ever after that.
/Kenneth
The amount of stuff people are marketing as "specifically for e-bikes" now is getting daft.
It reminds me of the PC world with "gaming" everything.
I'm pretty sure a saddle for an E-MTB is just the same as a saddle for a none-electric bike. It's just marketing
Pivot
E*POWAH Master
Sit bone width is also bullshit marketing.
Seeing as you don't actually load your sitbones unless you're riding a Mary Poppins bike...
Oh hold on.. That pretty much does describe the riding posture of the average Ebike rider.
Seeing as you don't actually load your sitbones unless you're riding a Mary Poppins bike...
Oh hold on.. That pretty much does describe the riding posture of the average Ebike rider.
yeah but that’s like putting a walnut dash on a new Ferrari ??
Sit bone width is also bullshit marketing.
Seeing as you don't actually load your sitbones unless you're riding a Mary Poppins bike...
Oh hold on.. That pretty much does describe the riding posture of the average Ebike rider.
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Ergon SM E has been the best I’ve tried. Mainly because the little arse shelf at the back gives an extra little bit of support on very steep climbs.
Yep! That's the one! They say its for EMTB because that lip at the back cups your bottom when your climbing, because on an emtb your often sitting more often when climbing compared to normal bike. And apparently that helps you put more energy into your pedals. I just love how comfortable it is, the foam stuff in the middle of the seat in the same stuff Adidas uses in their 'boost' shoes. Its firm but compliant it helps the saddle shift with you as you peddle apparently creating a better feeling connection with the bike.
Yeah, im a sucker for marketing come at me bro
Yeah, im a sucker for marketing come at me bro
wagonrd
Member
The boontrager on my Specialized ebike is long, narrow and hard, made that way so that I can slide off the back and take big hits on the front, and stand up on the pedals and slam the bike sideways. The solution is bike shorts with relatively thick stiff padding around the butt/crotch, and a pair of relatively stiff shorts.
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