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Old 07-10-2019, 03:42 PM
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I’m a male and yet my favorite saddle of all time was a woman’s saddle that is now on my sons bike. I was kind of embarrassed when someone pointed it out to me but got over it real quick!
Me too
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Old 07-10-2019, 03:44 PM
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OP - a challenging question as I suspect you will get as many responses as there are cyclists.

But here goes:

1. Mostest, bestest super comfy for my rear-end ever: San Marco Rolls; and
2. Good enough in that I try to mount it on all my "modern" bikes - Airone.
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Old 07-10-2019, 04:57 PM
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By far its Berk, and for me its the Berk Lupina padded, if you have not tried a Berk you are missing out.

See more here ......

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=219366


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I agree. The Berk Lupina is a very comfortable saddle...and a pretty good vendor here as well.
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Old 07-10-2019, 05:20 PM
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I agree. The Berk Lupina is a very comfortable saddle...and a pretty good vendor here as well.
Too rich for me but those sure are really beautiful, especially the custom cover ones.

I will stick with Arione CX unless I win the lottery.
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Old 07-10-2019, 05:25 PM
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I agree. The Berk Lupina is a very comfortable saddle...and a pretty good vendor here as well.
Its perhaps the prettiest saddle that is ok to sit on

I have had 2. First broke. Got replacement. Was okay for almost a year. Now that broke while i was in the process of ordering another which has taken so far more than a month and i get a reply every other week or so but i still cant pay or order the saddle.. Not happy about their customer service atm tbh. And now i got another broken one to deal with.. argh.

This is from a guy who never broke a saddle ever before despite riding a lot more than most.

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Old 07-10-2019, 05:29 PM
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Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow Titanium
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B17 Titanium
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Old 07-10-2019, 05:38 PM
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To paraphrase Dario, a bicycle is not a sofa.

To state the obvious, YMMV.

To offer a valuable opionion, the most comfortable saddle is like the most refreshing bottled water.
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Old 07-10-2019, 05:39 PM
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Anyone try a custom one from Meld - looks interesting to me.

https://www.meld3d.com/
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Old 07-10-2019, 07:06 PM
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There's a short list of saddle parameters - figure out what you like and then ask the question of which one within those design parameters.

for me, I like
- narrow
- flat
- firm

sooooo I like Fizik Arione CX (300 x 130)

I do not like Fabric Scoop, Fizik Alliante (both are not flat)

I do not like Fizik Antares (the tail digs into me)

I had a Terry Fly - liked it. But I like Arione CX more. Literallya PITA to buy and try, but not sure how else to do it.
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Old 07-10-2019, 08:05 PM
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Old 07-10-2019, 08:11 PM
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Saddles are like shoes because butts are like feet. Everyone has them and no two are alike.

There are some of us on this forum who have spent years and lots of dollars on this quest. It's really the only way.

Good luck!
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Old 07-10-2019, 08:42 PM
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To paraphrase Dario, a bicycle is not a sofa.

To state the obvious, YMMV.

To offer a valuable opionion, the most comfortable saddle is like the most refreshing bottled water.
Thank You
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Old 07-11-2019, 12:23 AM
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Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow Titanium
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B17 Titanium

Agree 100% for old skool genuine gel. Done.

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Old 07-11-2019, 05:14 AM
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For me it is berthoud saddles. I use the Galibier/Soulor on the majority of my bikes and probably ride without a chamois at least 1/3 of my rides. They are well made and comfortable for long rides.

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Old 07-11-2019, 05:21 AM
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One thing I noticed.

When I am not fit or having other health-related issues, everything gets amplified. I blame my equipment/saddle. I spent a lot of money looking for quick fixes. Most don't work...not until I fix "me'.
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