Do any of you keep a few of your favourite saddles up your sleeve?

[Llewellyn]

A comment in the same/different saddles for different bikes thread has got me thinking. Do any of you have a few spares of your favourite saddles in the parts box, just in case they stop making them. And how many do keep in reserve?

I have a spare Aliante but the Rolls' seem like they will be made forever.

[rePhil]

I have 3 Turbos, with 3, plus a Rolls in reserve. Heavy, but comfortable for me.

[echelon_john]

same saddles, same backstock!

I have 3 Turbos, with 3, plus a Rolls in reserve. Heavy, but comfortable for me.

[AngryScientist]

i have a whole bunch of saddles in my basement. i can ride a few different styles comfortably, none of which are probably going out of production anytime soon, but hey - i've got them now...

[christian]

I have:
- A Regal Racing Team on my Zanconato
- A perforated black Regal on my Allez
- A RegalE Carbon FX on my Extreme Power (should be getting installed today...)

In reserve I have:
- A NOS black perforated Regal
- A NOS white perforated Regal
- A NOS Ti-railed white with World Championship stripes Regal

There might be a few more kicking around the basement, but I did a purge a few months ago to get rid of a few.

Yeah, I like the Belgian sofa.

[DRZRM]

I ride Regale on my road bikes, SI Zoncolans on my CX bikes, and WTB Silverados on my MTBs.

I keep at least one of each sitting around as backup and always have an eye out for good deals to expand my stock.

[christian]

Zach - tell me about Zoncolans, please. They look like they have a nice flat rear and good shape generally. What are the primary differences between it and the Regale?

[oldpotatoe]

A comment in the same/different saddles for different bikes thread has got me thinking. Do any of you have a few spares of your favourite saddles in the parts box, just in case they stop making them. And how many do keep in reserve?

I have a spare Aliante but the Rolls' seem like they will be made forever.

I have 3 extras-Rolls Due.

Yep, a pair of Sidi Genius, black in the box also.

[FlashUNC]

Yes. Extra saddles and shoes.

[67-59]

Yep. I just discovered that the Prologo Nago Evo is the saddle for me. Have one on my Kirk and one in a box. Will probably buy another one or two within the next few months...just in case.

[William]

I always try to keep a few spare Flites around.





William

[Andrewlcox]

I have 2 Serotta embroidered saddles. I don't even remember what model they are or care much for their comfort but they sure look cool.

[AgilisMerlin]

Yes. Extra saddles and shoes.


bingo :banana:

[AgilisMerlin]

I always try to keep a few spare Flites around.





William

bingo bingo :banana:

[redir]

Most of my bikes have Brookes Swift saddles on them. The only plastic saddle I can ride is an old San Marco Concor Supercorsa. Fortunately they did a remake of that saddle and so I have a spare one.

[Mr Cabletwitch]

I always try to keep a few spare Flites around.





William

Same here, only saddle I've found I like on both road bikes and mountain bikes.

[jmoore]

I always try to keep a few spare Flites around.

William

I think I have 7 Flites of some flavor or another on my various bikes and in boxes. I have been trying to move to a Prologo Scratch. It's OK, but not as good as my Flite.

[LouDeeter]

I have a combined 10 regals and rolls, mostly regals, in various color combinations. These are the older version in either the brass rails or the alloy rails. I have either Rolls or Regals on all of my bikes except one.

[Sheldon4209]

A friend of mine likes the Avocet O2 that was made in the 90s. He found 9 new old stock on ebay from a shop in England. He bought all 9 and figures he will never have to buy another saddle.

[GRAVELBIKE]

I currently have N+1 Selle An-Atomica saddles in my possession (and one of the new TruLeather models on the way).

[DRZRM]

You know, I think they are similar in terms of feel when you are pretty stable in the saddle (wide and flat in the back). I have used Zoncolans on both road and CX for a while, and I went back and forth as to whether I like the Regale or Zoncolan better. I think it comes down to liking the shape of the Zoncolan when I am moving around more, as I am more prone to do on the CX bike. It is 135mm at the rear, as opposed to 148mm on the Regale, so I can slide off the back of it on descents, and the narrow padded nose (it is shaped more like a lollypop than a triangle) is comfortable on steep off-rode climbs. The comfort of the Regale is awesome, but I feel like it has fewer options to really slide around on it, so I would never take it on trails.

I'm not so great at describing what I like about a saddle, I hope that helps.

Zach


Zach - tell me about Zoncolans, please. They look like they have a nice flat rear and good shape generally. What are the primary differences between it and the Regale?

[cash05458]

Only one...for my beloved MXL...on it I have a turbo, light blue which fits color of frame perfect...embroidered fancy with the Merckx logo ect...geek factor of course...picked it up for 99 bucks NOS from a shop in Holland and the guy had a second so I got that as well for a backup...given how long my last turbo lasted think I am good til I die I figure...

[bambam]

I don't keep backups of the Brooks or Berthound.

I figure they will last but some plastic saddles most seem to go out of production after a few years.

I got a back up Specialized road pro body geometry(black leather,red cloth edges,thin top, red leather recessed V cut down the middle). I found my first one on 2003. I wish I could find some more because I used my back up on another bike. My first one has electrical tape wraped around the nose because the leather was rolling up. I check ebay every once in a while.

If anybody has unused ones lying around let me know.

If there is a chance you wont be able to find it in a few years I'd buy some reserves.

[jtakeda]

I have backups but they're usually take offs from other bikes.

I just pick up flites if I find a good deal.

I have a back up brooks but only one.

[veloduffer]

for years I've stocked Vetta SP saddles (probably over 20 yrs) and have switched saddles to Selle Italia SL XC Flow, for which I have 5 or 6 backups (half in black, half in white). Saves me from a lot of pain of finding new saddles; they only reason I had switched is the Selle Italia came with a new bike and I liked it.

[eBAUMANN]

I always try to keep a few spare Flites around.

William

same, the "1990" re-issues are not as comfy and the rails are shaped differently. i hoard 90's Ti flites like its my job.

[sc53]

Yes, I have about 4 spare Terry Butterfly's of various eras, then my favorite saddle changed and I am stuck with the Terry's in my bike closet. Oh well, my favorite could change again I guess.

[rjfr]

Love to find the one. Until then, I keep the best so far.

The Williams Aurora SLC wide looks like it might be the one. If so, I'll buy a couple.

[ctcyclistbob]

I have a few Brooks B17s I keep in reserve, including a couple with Ti rails. One of the spares came in handy last year after I broke a tension shackle on my current saddle, and had to order a replacement part and repair it.

I've gradually stocked up for the future as the spare saddles came along at good prices.

[rugbysecondrow]

I have two brooks b-17, but I am more concerned about bars so I have some 48 Nitto Noodles stockpiled in case they stop making them.

[zmudshark]

Regal Girardi
Sidi Genius
Centaur Ultrashift 10s Ergos

A stash of them all.

[kc1431]

No, I always think of it after something I love is out of production and can not be found anywhere

[krhea]

Do any of you have a few spares of your favourite saddles in the parts box, just in case they stop making them. And how many do keep in reserve?


Yes...just a couple extras...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/IMG_1271_zps8e301221.jpg

[Llewellyn]

Wow, I thought I was the only one who stashed gear!! It's pleasing to know that I'm not alone.

Respect guys :)

[Llewellyn]

I'm going to show my wife this the next time she asks "haven't you got enough cycling bits and pieces" :banana:


Yes...just a couple extras...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/IMG_1271_zps8e301221.jpg

[Bob Ross]

Do any of you have a few spares of your favourite saddles in the parts box, just in case they stop making them.

No (though perhaps I should?), but I do have a few spares of my favourite cyclometer in the parts box, just in case they stop making them.

[SPOKE]

My favorite saddle, Selle Itaila Storika (with the rivets) is pretty difficult to find these days. I had a stash of 6 about 3 years ago.....down to zero now..:(
If anyone knows where a stash of these may be please let me know!!!

[tuscanyswe]

Yes...just a couple extras...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/IMG_1271_zps8e301221.jpg

Haha love it. Thats crazy! :)

[thirdgenbird]

The original titanium railed slr.

I've got a bright red one that won't match any of my bikes. Despite several offers, I just can't bring myself to letting it go. I think I may look into getting it recovered in either white or black.

[sevencyclist]

I don't think my wife will allow me to get away with keeping a stock of couple of bike frames in case "name your builder" stopped building bikes!

[kohlboto]

I'm trying to hoard as many Antique Brown Fizik Aliantes as I can find...
so far my collection is 1.

[patstar]

I hoard Selle Italia Flites

[hockeybike]

The original titanium railed slr.

I've got a bright red one that won't match any of my bikes. Despite several offers, I just can't bring myself to letting it go. I think I may look into getting it recovered in either white or black.

You have it all wrong--you need to get a new bike. Something white or black, if you want to stay conservative, or cyan. Just don't go green. Clearly, you have a saddle in need of a new bike.

[thirdgenbird]

You have it all wrong--you need to get a new bike. Something white or black, if you want to stay conservative, or cyan. Just don't go green. Clearly, you have a saddle in need of a new bike.

Raw aluminum track bike?

[bambam]

Yes...just a couple extras...



Great idea. With all those different colors you HAVE to look for bikes they will look good on.

I'm also guessing you have an awesome collection of jerseys to match?

[GRAVELBIKE]

And for extra credit, how many folks hoard certain brands/models of shorts/bibs?

[yummygooey]

I hoarded Ariones at one point but I'm trying out Specialized Romins right now.

[dogdriver]

Old, beat Flites continue to be my favorite. I'm always looking for them at gear swaps. Have a couple Gobis around. The one on my mtb is getting broken down and is rapidly becoming my favorite saddle. Might have to run over the others a few times with the truck.

[pdmtong]

Yes...just a couple extras...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/KRhea/IMG_1271_zps8e301221.jpg

the real question is whether these are duplicate OR incremental colours to the ones on the bikes....and for those of you unaware, maybe we need another pic of the bike cave version 2 in this thread so the rationale is self evident.

for those into details, these are all CX versions. I imagine this is why the special edition rapha sadlles did not make the kevin cut.

chapeau!