When asked for my opinion on saddles, I always give the same answer: "Brooks"...period.
Then just yesterday I was looking for a particular color and style (that I wasn't so sure I could find in a Brooks), and stumbled on the SA web site, where they're offering big discounts (at least for 1 more day) on their saddles, for just $99. I figured I'd like to give them a try, especially since I recently rode an old Avocet saddle on a long ride and it actually felt good (compared to my Brooks Conquest and Flyer, both too new and still breaking ME in...). This made me wonder, perhaps I need to expand my thinking a bit on saddles. So I ordered 2 - the X and NSX, both rated to handle my Clydesdale-ness. Based on many testimonials I understand the X (in particular) should sag and may require constant adjustment for a period of time, but eventually it's supposed to stop sagging... we'll see. Admittedly I bought these saddles to achieve a particular look on 2 special project bikes (a 1983 Specialized Expedition touring bike and a 1980 Raleigh Competition). I will be sure to weigh in with an opinion after a few rides on the SA saddles. If you're considering the SA, hurry and check out the site ASAP... I think the sale ends today... Peace, BB On Sunday, November 23, 2014 11:08:38 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: > > I have finished my third ride on my Selle Anatomica X. I have had to > tighten the tensioner after each ride. But, I love this saddle. I have my > bars in a better position without all the crotch discomfort. On my Roadeo, > I will have to use their older long rail saddle and hopefully the rails > won't bend( I weigh about 170). I am going to buy another newer saddle for > my IF bike. I will use my old Titanio with the long rails on my Roadeo. > Don > > On Monday, November 17, 2014 7:45:09 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: >> >> I have been having the usual saddle problems with my B-17's. After >> longterm breakin, the hump makes long rides impossible for me. >> I finally found a solution, the Selle Anatomica. It just works for me. At >> 2 weeks from 63yo, I just can't stand any saddle discomfort anymore. The >> Anatomica has solved the problem. I sold all my Brooks and will never look >> back. >> Don Compton >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
