OC / TT bike / ISM adamo road - like it a lot OC / road bike / fizik arione copy - boardman - felt good, but the odd issue from time to time when on the tt bars. No cut out but surprised at the comfyness OC / commute bike - specialized BG toupe - about 5 years old now and i like this one a lot too.
Keep the recommendations coming folks, I'm compiling the data.
So far we have 6 votes for the Fizik Arione Tri2 at £90, 2 votes for the Charge Spoon at £20, 2 votes for the Planet x Superlight at £20/30, and Selle Italia can't seem to make two identical saddles without feeling the need to change the name, but some love them, some tolerate them, price £63 to £105.
Blisters - for £20 what's stopping you getting the Spoon?? at that price if it works (and many people I know have them and like them), you've saved ££ - if not, you've not spent a huge amount.
I'm thinking maybe the older model saddles were more comfy - Rolls, Turbo, Concor Light have all worked well for me in the past - they aren't all even that heavy - certainly the Concor Light.
In the past also did well with a Fizik Pave but it's an old shape one - the more recent one is what I've got on my bike now and whilst it's not uncomfortable it has never quite felt like there's a sweet spot so I've just ordered a San Marco Regal-E to replace it which is a sort of lighter weight version of an older design.
that's because you're new to this lark I guess - Charge make bikes (they are the "in bikes" in Lahndahn Tahn) but also sell bike components including the Spoon saddle
@blisters, there is a difference between the Arione and the Arione Tri. The Tri has more padding toward the front part of the saddle. I might have an unusual set of nutlery but I much prefer the Arione to the Arione Tri on road or TT setup.
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Spesh Jett 143 or
Ruby 143 - a bit hard on my mtb though over rough ground...
MUST have a cut out though!
OC / TT bike / ISM adamo road - like it a lot
OC / road bike / fizik arione copy - boardman - felt good, but the odd issue from time to time when on the tt bars. No cut out but surprised at the comfyness
OC / commute bike - specialized BG toupe - about 5 years old now and i like this one a lot too.
Keep the recommendations coming folks, I'm compiling the data.
So far we have 6 votes for the Fizik Arione Tri2 at £90, 2 votes for the Charge Spoon at £20, 2 votes for the Planet x Superlight at £20/30, and Selle Italia can't seem to make two identical saddles without feeling the need to change the name, but some love them, some tolerate them, price £63 to £105.
I used to be confused, now I just can't tell.
I have an almost unused PX superlight available...
Blisters - for £20 what's stopping you getting the Spoon?? at that price if it works (and many people I know have them and like them), you've saved ££ - if not, you've not spent a huge amount.
I'm thinking maybe the older model saddles were more comfy - Rolls, Turbo, Concor Light have all worked well for me in the past - they aren't all even that heavy - certainly the Concor Light.
In the past also did well with a Fizik Pave but it's an old shape one - the more recent one is what I've got on my bike now and whilst it's not uncomfortable it has never quite felt like there's a sweet spot so I've just ordered a San Marco Regal-E to replace it which is a sort of lighter weight version of an older design.
FB, I'd never heard of it before.
that's because you're new to this lark I guess - Charge make bikes (they are the "in bikes" in Lahndahn Tahn) but also sell bike components including the Spoon saddle
Charge Spoon on my PX ... cant beat it for the price
It has a lot to support
Oh dear Gaz ... oh dear, oh dear
I have my Arione Tri2 on Ebay Blisters
Selle Italia Ladies...ages old and about £25 on wiggle. No chaffage or butt issues. I would love the chance to try before you buy
I am now hunting for another ISM Adamo road saddle from ebay. I have changed my mind about my fizic clone saddle.......
Oh and on a trainingcamp earlier this year, 4/5 of us had ISM saddles, (mix of road and TT bikes)
@blisters, there is a difference between the Arione and the Arione Tri. The Tri has more padding toward the front part of the saddle. I might have an unusual set of nutlery but I much prefer the Arione to the Arione Tri on road or TT setup.
So your count of 6 Arione might actually be 4+2.