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dakotaviper asked in SportsCycling · 4 years ago

What bike saddle do any of you recommend?

I replaced my old Selle Royale saddle a few years ago with a Schwinn memory foam padded saddle. I get a numbness now when I do a long ride. I've changed the height and the angle, but now think it's the saddle itself. Recommendations will be appreciated.

Update:

Medically, there isn't any problem except the occassional roid. Plus I've reached the half century mark in age.

Update 2:

Selle Royale is a Road Bike saddle that is made in Italy out of leather. Plus, I've been riding Road Bikes since the mid 1970's and cannot recall when I've seen a Selle branded saddle on anything other than a Road Bike.

Update 3:

Road Bike: 1988 Miyata 312 Competiton Series that I bought new in 1988 is my ride.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago
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    As pointed out...WHAT KIND OF BIKE DO YOU HAVE? Saddle width will depend a lot on that. Road bikes require a narrower saddle because the rider is in the tripod position with much of the weight being placed on the hands & arms - and feet. A bike with a more upright sitting position will require a wider saddle.

    I can make one recommendation based on three of the six bikes I own. Those three bikes are all steel framed. A touring bike, a CX (cyclocross) bike and for lack of a better words my city commuter with drop down style handlebars also...a Raleigh Clubman Disc. All 3 have a Brooks Leather B17 saddle. Pricey but comfy. If you go the Brooks England website they have all sorts of saddles for all sorts of bikes.

    http://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/saddles.html

    Why leather? Because it's more comfortable! And leather conforms to or adjust to the shape of your own individual derriere. It might take a few miles during the break-in period. But once most people try a Brooks saddle, they swear by them. Additional links from the late cycling guru Sheldon Brown...

    http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html

    http://sheldonbrown.com/leather.html

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  • Red E3
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    A 312 bought new? very cool Saddles are tricky what feels good to one person does not to another. The less padding the better the memory foam in your current saddle is most likely failed and part of your problem. The selle is a fine saddle but when you look at even the selle line. And I have seen plenty of selle saddles on mtbs You will see many variations of size and shape from most manufacturers The only way to find the perfect saddle is trying different ones out. I lean toward race saddles as they fit me better it seems. I dont know if you have a performance bike shop near you but they will take back anything within reason. I tried about 8 different saddles before I chose mine. They also have online the same deal but shipping could be a hassle. Brooks are cool but they take a long time to break in. I think it takes almost 1000 miles or so I have been told to break one in.

    good luck

  • 4 years ago

    What sort of bike do you have? Not knowing that, any saddle selections will be guesswork. Foam padded saddles do not support sit bones properly and put pressure on soft tissue causing numbness. They are only suitable for short rides

  • 4 years ago

    Bodyfit Classic Coil sprung saddle from amazon.co.uk

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    I have to disagree with Old Hippie here on one minor point. Brooks yes, but I'd have to recommend the C17. The B17 may be a bit more comfortable (once the sdddle and your butt have come to know each other), but also requires a lot more maintenance, especially if you want it for all-year, all weather cycling.

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