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The Borg · 12-08-2006, 08:42 PM

Ok...just bought a Trek 5000 for Christmas. In all the reviews I've read on it...it seems the saddle is not the greatest.

For century rides (what I like to do and gear up for)...what is a saddle that anyone could recommend that is a nice, comfortable saddle.

Thanks in advance.

mtnbiker310 · 12-09-2006, 10:51 PM

The answer to that question is obviously a fairly personal one. ;-) As in, it varies from person to person. Do you just want to know what saddle everyone rides? I like the size & shape of the Selle Italia Flite Gel. However, I think they've changed the gel placement since I got mine. I recently got a Selle Italia SLR XC Gel Flow for my mtn bike, and it's firm, but comfortable, although I haven't taken it on any epic rides yet.

Years ago I tried some other saddles that had the 'safety' cut-out, and they either felt like I was riding on a brick or directly on the rails. Ouch. I trust they've fixed those problems on newer models.

bluegoose · 12-11-2006, 04:25 AM

I currently ride a Sella Italia Trans Am Gel saddle. Not for any particular reason - its what came on the bike when I bought it. I put quite a few miles on it, as I also ride centuries for the most part.

Another friend found that a WTB saddle was the only thing that was rideable for him. I'm not exactly sure what everyone else is riding on - they're all usually too far ahead of me to see the lettering says on the seat.

Finding a good seat is tough, as the only real way to find what works for you is to buy one and hope for the best.

creekster · 12-12-2006, 12:52 AM

I use a Brooks and love it.

12-08-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Saddle Recommendations for Century Rides Ok...just bought a Trek 5000 for Christmas. In all the reviews I've read on it...it seems the saddle is not the greatest. For century rides (what I like to do and gear up for)...what is a saddle that anyone could recommend that is a nice, comfortable saddle. Thanks in advance. Last edited by The Borg; 12-08-2006 at 09:24 PM.

12-12-2006, 12:52 AM	#4
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	I use a Brooks and love it. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

12-09-2006, 10:51 PM	#2
mtnbiker310 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	The answer to that question is obviously a fairly personal one. ;-) As in, it varies from person to person. Do you just want to know what saddle everyone rides? I like the size & shape of the Selle Italia Flite Gel. However, I think they've changed the gel placement since I got mine. I recently got a Selle Italia SLR XC Gel Flow for my mtn bike, and it's firm, but comfortable, although I haven't taken it on any epic rides yet. Years ago I tried some other saddles that had the 'safety' cut-out, and they either felt like I was riding on a brick or directly on the rails. Ouch. I trust they've fixed those problems on newer models.

12-11-2006, 04:25 AM	#3
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I currently ride a Sella Italia Trans Am Gel saddle. Not for any particular reason - its what came on the bike when I bought it. I put quite a few miles on it, as I also ride centuries for the most part. Another friend found that a WTB saddle was the only thing that was rideable for him. I'm not exactly sure what everyone else is riding on - they're all usually too far ahead of me to see the lettering says on the seat. Finding a good seat is tough, as the only real way to find what works for you is to buy one and hope for the best.