Seat?

[Viper5]

Can anyone recommend a quality seat? Or is it a case of get used to it lol?

 

[steve50]

Charge spoon come highly recommended but regardless of which seat you choose you will have to break your "sit bones" in which usually mean some discomfort for a week or two.

 

[raleighnut]

Brooks.

 

[HLaB]

Its more like finding the one that suits your derrière

 

[Mo1959]

Its more like finding the one that suits your derrière

Tell me about it. Over 3 years cycling now and I still haven't found "the one"

 

[cyberknight]

Indeed, its all personal depending on your body , sit bone width, ride style etc .
Generall the more upright you ride the rounder /wider the saddle although saddle position can play a very important part , if its too high /low or to far fore/aft can affect comfort .
I assume you have padded shorts ? , i can ride my MTB with the family in just normal clothes and its fine although i wouldnt like to do any serious riding without them.( the shorts that is )

 

[Viper5]

Got the bike the trainer just need the other bits and ready to do some miles in the garage until weather picks up.

Padded shorts a top priority !!

 

[Neilsmith]

I'm told a Brooke's when worn in is a friend for life, I still have my fizik that came with my bike and a worn in bum

 

[Doyleyburger]

Brooks cambium C17 is on my Xmas list. As above , I think they take a couple months or so to bed in. Made from vulcanised rubber with no padding.
My dilemma is which colour ?

 

[sidevalve]

Brooks cambium C17 is on my Xmas list. As above , I think they take a couple months or so to bed in. Made from vulcanised rubber with no padding.
My dilemma is which colour ?

A Brooks made from rubber Sacrilege !!!! Buy a B17 - it's cheaper and better [leather] and will adapt to fit your bum {OK I know some don't like 'em but if you are buying a Brooks get a real one].

 

[Neilsmith]

I'd go for the leather Brooke's too from recommendations I was given

 

[raleighnut]

A Brooks made from rubber Sacrilege !!!! Buy a B17 - it's cheaper and better [leather] and will adapt to fit your bum {OK I know some don't like 'em but if you are buying a Brooks get a real one].

I get on better with the B17n (narrow version)

 

[WorcesteRob]

I've read many an article and purchased a couple of highly rated seats and found them the most uncomfortable thing I have ever sat on. For the price the Charge Spoon is a good choice to start with as relatively cheap, good looking and for me comfortable enough.

 

[furball]

To a certain extent time improves tolerance but if you are in severe discomfort you should decide what it is that's wrong with saddle you have (i.e where does it hurt) and then look for something that will address that particular issue.
I had a Brooks saddle and suffered (not the seatbone area). This was replaced with a saddle with a cut out and the problem was solved.

 

[jay clock]

I have several Charge Spoons plus a Brooks B17. Arses for courses is my opinion