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etu
11-05-2013, 10:07 AM
i've tried VO and selle anatomica and they were not quite satisfactory for me.
any other suggestions?
currently very happy with B-17's on all of my other bikes so looking for something similar.
super setback seat post is not a feasible option on my mtn bike.
thinking maybe rivet, and wondering about berthoud.

JAGI410
11-05-2013, 11:56 AM
The Selle Anatomica has really long rails, if that isn't enough, even with a modest setback post like A VO or Thomson...then your bike might be too small, IMHO.

cheshirecycle
11-05-2013, 12:07 PM
selle an-atomica is a 110mm rail! nothing longer...

ean10775
11-05-2013, 01:45 PM
I think the issue is that the OP isn't happy with the VO or Selle Anatomica saddles themselves so he/she is looking for other options with similar rail lengths, not necessarily longer rails. My VO, admittedly not a model they sell anymore, developed an uncureable sag after not very many miles so if I were in the market for a leather saddle I would definitely be looking at other brands as well.

alexstar
11-05-2013, 01:49 PM
The Rivet saddles look really nice. The leather is very thick, much thicker than Brooks for example.

oddsaabs
11-05-2013, 02:18 PM
5,000km on my Berthoud Aspin saddle this year and couldn't be happier. Just gets better the more I ride it. At 500g it's not the lightest thing out there, but man is it well built. The Aravis has Ti rails, is 75g lighter, but also $80 more.

http://www.wallbike.com/berthoud/berthoud-saddles/berthoud-aspin-touring-saddle

sevencyclist
11-05-2013, 02:39 PM
The best Brooks shape for me is B17, and I found the shape of Berthoud Aravis tolerable. Not as soft as the B17, but contour is pretty similar.

Ahneida Ride
11-05-2013, 03:23 PM
The B17 Ti version has longer rails .... not much ... but there is room for adjustment.

But price ? 350 frns

etu
11-05-2013, 04:03 PM
VO leather developed funny cracks and the selle anatomicas would rub against my inner thighs. The rails were definitely long enough. Sure would be nice if brooks would lengthen their rails!