Anyone found a comfortable saddle that doesn't look odd...!?

[NRG]

I'm convinced the B17 is the work of the devil himself! I've tried many saddles but keep coming back to the Specialized Expedition or Expedition Gel. There's a Plus version for those sporting a slightly wider beam! Very comfortable for me and just about good for 40 miles before I need to 'rest'!

About £25 on-line...

Specialized Expedition Saddle | Evans Cycles

 

[timidtom]

Most comfortable saddle? Easy - Brooks B17. Snag? To have acomfortable ride today you really ought to have started in 1987 and lavished 25 years of breaking-in, saddle soap and patience on it. (Or maybe the saddle has to spend that long on breaking you in?)

 

[grasshopper]

What a band ... so many brilliant gigs!

Didn't they make a come-back at the "Bunch of Grapes"?

 

[morphix]

Hi all!

Jumped on my mountain bike this morning and rode the 13 miles into work. I must say, it never ceases to amaze me at how bl***y uncomfortable it is for a man to ride...!

Has anyone come across a comfy saddle that doesn't make your bike look, well 'special'?!

Thanks!
Mark

Hi Mark,

I know what you mean about those cheapo super thin unpadded saddles that come as standard on MTB's these days. Mine was like a bloody razor blade and the very first thing I upgraded. I got a GelTech brand one ("Premier" model) from a seller on eBay and I think it cost under £15 if memory serves, which isn't too bad. It's sprung with plenty of "gel" padding which gives it bounce and makes riding super comfortable. Obviously it does look a bit different to thin saddles but I don't think it ruins the look of the bike. Here's a pic of my MTB with it on:

 

[Hero Eco]

Hi Mark,

I know what you mean about those cheapo super thin unpadded saddles that come as standard on MTB's these days. Mine was like a bloody razor blade and the very first thing I upgraded. I got a GelTech brand one ("Premier" model) from a seller on eBay and I think it cost under £15 if memory serves, which isn't too bad. It's sprung with plenty of "gel" padding which gives it bounce and makes riding super comfortable. Obviously it does look a bit different to thin saddles but I don't think it ruins the look of the bike. Here's a pic of my MTB with it on:

Thanks Morphix, looks good!

 

[HD462]

I bought a Bell gell saddle from Asda £13 suits me fine done 40 miles on it and it's been good for me but others may say different. I had my Haemorrhoids early 80s WOW what an experience.

I'm looking at those for my wife too, plenty of gel, and sprung base too by the look of it.

 

[morphix]

I think a decent saddle is the best upgrade you can make to a bike and makes all the difference, especially if you're in the saddle for the extended periods.

 

[Scimitar]

Matt Seaton: The other sexual dysfunction | Society | The Guardian

 

[HD462]

Matt Seaton: The other sexual dysfunction | Society | The Guardian

That's the purpose of the seat I have that I posted a link to on the first page. I'd read a while ago that sitting on your prostate gland doesn't do you much good either. That seat is designed to reduce the pressure on this area. I just posted a link on the first page, but here's the pic off that page. Works pretty well.

 

[jazper53]

Matt Seaton: The other sexual dysfunction | Society | The Guardian

After reading the above, maybe I should be sitting on the seat post.

 

[Hugh]

That'd do your haemorrhoidectomy at the same time

 

[shemozzle999]

Here are few more for suggestions for you , but I do not think they will all meet your second requirement.

Comfortable Bicycle Seat

 

[bode]

eZee on the bum:

 

[Scimitar]

eZee on the bum:

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It's a Far East saddle!

 

[Mussels]

eZee on the bum:

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Sorry but that looks incredibly painful for anyone that likes to pedal.

 

[Mussels]

Here are few more for suggestions for you , but I do not think they will all meet your second requirement.

Comfortable Bicycle Seat

I'm sorry but that looks like rubbish. Many people will prefer padded saddles but to say all racing saddles are uncomfortable and need padded shorts is utter tosh.

 

[flecc]

It's a Far East saddle!

Far East and Far West, plus a little to the North!

 

[Pedalo]

If anyone's interested I have a (very slightly) used Madison G14 comfort gel saddle in good condition which I no longer need. I used it for a while on old my Cytronex 7.3FX which had an extremely uncomfortable saddle.

Madison Cycle Everywear | G14Z - Comfort Zone Gel D2 men's saddle

Mine is very similar to that in the picture but with different labelling (perhaps an older model). I'd be happy to sell it for £13 including postage. Drop me a PM if interested.

I guess I should put this in the classifieds section...

 

[shemozzle999]

I'm sorry but that looks like rubbish. Many people will prefer padded saddles but to say all racing saddles are uncomfortable and need padded shorts is utter tosh.

I agree the author has quite strong views and has obviously had bad experiences with racing saddles but to be fair he does invite comments to to left on his site.
I only posted this link as he had reseached the alternatives and created easy links to quite a few (weird) saddles that I did not know existed, albeit, non racing saddles, which Mark had requested in his opening post.

 

[bode]

Sorry but that looks incredibly painful for anyone that likes to pedal.

I do pedal quite a lot, and it is actually the most comfortable saddle I have ever owned.