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Old 09-21-2024, 10:11 AM
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Saddle Search

Curious what's out there I may have overlooked etc.

Looking for a narrow 135 like very flat saddle. Both front to back and side to side. No saddle swale or crown.

Used an Antares years ago but don't love the side wings though my fit could deal with it.

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Old 09-21-2024, 05:50 PM
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I like the Berk Lupina 135.
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Old 09-21-2024, 08:03 PM
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I like the Berk Lupina 135.
I'm interested in those for sure.

I think the Lipa133 might be a better fit in a Berk for me as it's described as Flat/Flat vs slightly curved back on the Lupina.

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Old 09-21-2024, 08:47 PM
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I've always loved my WTB Silverados, at the risk of suggesting a common saddle. But is the middle channel the swale you're avoiding?
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Old 09-21-2024, 09:16 PM
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I've always loved my WTB Silverados, at the risk of suggesting a common saddle. But is the middle channel the swale you're avoiding?
Both swale and a kicked up back.
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Old 09-21-2024, 09:20 PM
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The PRO Griffon is narrow, and as flat as it gets.

https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/road...on-team-saddle
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Old 09-22-2024, 07:32 AM
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The PRO Griffon is narrow, and as flat as it gets.

https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/road...on-team-saddle
Thanks for that, I had not been on one but it looks similar in profile to a Prologo and Selle Italia I tried a couple years ago. It does appear flat but based on the photo illustration it may have a slight arch front to back that I am trying to avoid.

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Old 09-22-2024, 07:40 AM
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Fizik Vento Argo Adaptive 00?

I think only available down to 140mm, but this is the first modern saddle I've had that may actually be better than my broken in leather saddles.
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Old 09-22-2024, 08:43 AM
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Fizik Arione
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Old 09-22-2024, 08:45 AM
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The newer Ariones. Or certain versions of the Selle Italia SLR.
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Old 09-22-2024, 08:46 AM
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I'll third the Arione. That's my go-to saddle.
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Old 09-22-2024, 08:53 AM
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Arione is def a possibility.
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Old 09-22-2024, 08:54 AM
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Fizik Vento Argo Adaptive 00?

I think only available down to 140mm, but this is the first modern saddle I've had that may actually be better than my broken in leather saddles.
Tried one for a week, no go.

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Old 09-22-2024, 09:58 AM
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These are flat and narrow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266999312685
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Old 09-23-2024, 12:26 PM
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GIANT CADEX Boost.
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