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Bike Saddles - Fit where you Sit!
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gorgonzola
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my fs was in the shop this week so i rode the old ht on the trails (=not rail/canal trails or road) for the first time in about 2 years - pretty interesting. i rode it pretty much the same in terms of speed and line but quickly adjusted to standing more instead of staying in the saddle and letting the susp eat the bumps. i noticed the lighter weight was fun to whip around a bit and non tech climbs were alittle easier. i will say my joints joints are al ittle sore today tho and i'm looking forward to getting back on the fs! again kudos to my LBS and jamis for turning around my cracked swingarm/chainstay on warranty in 4 days!
i've alway liked the wtb saddles - i have a speed v and a pure v, my only complaint is chro-mo rails bend fairly easily, although not warranted they give you a replacement discount if you sen em back...at the beach i got mrs snowbunski a new cruiser style saddle with a love canal type shape and she's loving it, she did 16 mi one day with me!
i've alway liked the wtb saddles - i have a speed v and a pure v, my only complaint is chro-mo rails bend fairly easily, although not warranted they give you a replacement discount if you sen em back...at the beach i got mrs snowbunski a new cruiser style saddle with a love canal type shape and she's loving it, she did 16 mi one day with me!
o3jeff
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I was up at EMS in Manchester earlier today and they had some WTB seats there and from talking to the guy there he said if I didn't like one after riding it a few time to bring it back for a refund or exchange. They seemed like a pretty nice seat, but I forgot the model to look at the reviews online.
I guess next time I am over that way I will just get one and try it out. I also got my very own pedal wrench when I was there.
I guess next time I am over that way I will just get one and try it out. I also got my very own pedal wrench when I was there.
mondeo
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I had some major issues with my new bike's saddle for a few rides, then I changed my riding position. Sat further back, where my saddle has a bit of a rise, and bam, all the pressure now on the sit bones.
So much more comfortable. Went from horrible pain after a 25mi ride to none (outside of the ankles) after a 60mi ride.
So much more comfortable. Went from horrible pain after a 25mi ride to none (outside of the ankles) after a 60mi ride.
gorgonzola
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if anyone needs a seat rei has wtb speed and pure v's on sale this weekend
o3jeff
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I just received my WTB Pure seat I ordered last week. Seems like it will be pretty comfortable, too bad I don't have my bike back yet to try it out.
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I have a Pure V on my bike...very comfy
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The saddle on the Remedy is brutal. I'm considering swapping out to a WTB Pure or Speed V. The Pure is a tad lighter, but the Speed looks more comfy. Any thoughts?
o3jeff
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Still recommend Pure. The Giant I demoed a few weeks back had a WTB on it(real thin and probably light weight) and it wasn't too comfortable.
gorgonzola
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i have a pure on my fs (primary bike) and a speed on my ht, although the speed is a little wider and rounder i don't feel any real difference comfort wise. i just noticed one of the rails is bent on the pure making it lean a little, didn't feel that either - maybe i'm just an insensitive a$$ (as mrs snowbunski will attest)
Trekchick
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I was looking at the WTB catalogue because I'm thinking about changing the saddle on my new FS. I see 4 models of the Pure. Anyone know the distinct differences between them?
Pure V Race Cromoly rails, 355 grams, synthetic cover, DNA padding
Pure V Pro Nicro rails, 250 grams, synthetic cover, DNA padding
Pure V Team Titanium rails, 240 grams, leather cover, DNA padding
Pure V SLT Titanium rails, 240 grams, leather cover, DNA padding and kevlar corners
I'm thinking the Team is the best bang for the buck, but as we discussed before, fit is everything.
Pure V Race Cromoly rails, 355 grams, synthetic cover, DNA padding
Pure V Pro Nicro rails, 250 grams, synthetic cover, DNA padding
Pure V Team Titanium rails, 240 grams, leather cover, DNA padding
Pure V SLT Titanium rails, 240 grams, leather cover, DNA padding and kevlar corners
I'm thinking the Team is the best bang for the buck, but as we discussed before, fit is everything.
o3jeff
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I know my bike shop has a bunch of WTB "test" saddles to try. Probably something to look into before you spend extra money on one.
"DNA padding" kind of a weird name to call seat padding.
"DNA padding" kind of a weird name to call seat padding.
gorgonzola
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pretty sure all the pure v's are the same basic saddle (fit) with different support structure rail and cover options - weight shaving/cost/durability. at any given time you can usually pick off oem surplus races off the internet real cheap - got one for $25 once. don't know if its just me but by the end of the season usually the rails are pretty bent up and uneven end up replacing the saddle. wtb has a discount replacement/warranty program but its a drag since you have to send the old saddle back, sucks riding without a seat...
I went through a few saddles last season. This year I went with a WTB Power V because it has larger 8mm rails. The saddle itself is kinda big and heavy, but it seems to fit under my arse just fine. No bent rails so far (140 or so hard miles) and it's got a cool double black diamond design on the cover. :beer:
Trekchick
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Brian, why are you sitting down? Don't you know all the really rad riders never use their saddle?
Sheesh, gotta tell ya everything!
Sheesh, gotta tell ya everything!
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Brian, why are you sitting down? Don't you know all the really rad riders never use their saddle?
Sheesh, gotta tell ya everything!
I actually stand and mash on some really techy climbs more and more lately. Certainly not the most efficient approach, but I usually can't clear some of the tricky spots any other way. Sometimes there's no other way to get the necessary burst of speed than by standing.
Brian, why are you sitting down? Don't you know all the really rad riders never use their saddle?
Sheesh, gotta tell ya everything!
Sitting is easier on my legs. My rides would probably be much shorter if I stood more often..
Being that I'm on a HT I still stand a fair amount, but I sit when I can.
Trekchick
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While I admit that I stand a lot more as I get more aggressive, and there is some merit to what I posted, I was just jerking Brian's chain.
Its nice that it took a turn for real technique and all, but.....can we get back to "Pick on Brian" Day!
Sooooooo, here's a training thing a friend of mine did while prepping for the Iceman Cometh.
He rode without a saddle at all.
Seriously, he took it off the bike to force himself to attack. That's nuts!.......or is that nut cracker?
Its nice that it took a turn for real technique and all, but.....can we get back to "Pick on Brian" Day!
Sooooooo, here's a training thing a friend of mine did while prepping for the Iceman Cometh.
He rode without a saddle at all.
Seriously, he took it off the bike to force himself to attack. That's nuts!.......or is that nut cracker?
Sorry, didn't mean to ruin your fun...
That's nuts alright, and possibly nut cracker too!
If I tried that I'd end up in the hospital for sure.
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year ago a riding buddy broke his seat half way thru the ride. He has to ride the remaining 5 miles with no seat, he said it really sucked!!!!
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