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MTB: soft saddle or padded shorts

  • 02-06-2010 11:01AM
    #1
    kakee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭


    Hey folks,

    I don't really like the saddle that came on my bike and am looking for advice please. Would it be better to change to a softer saddle or just buy padded shorts. I know the shorts can be quite expensive. The problem with the saddles is that you don't know what they are really like until you go for a few spins on the bike. It is mostly trail riding I will be doing.
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  • #2
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    Shorts. Soft saddles generally only feel good in the shop - after a couple of hours they're miserable.


  • #3
    kakee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭kakee


    Thanks for reply Morgan, I was thinking the same. In the shops there is so much choice of saddle but I just know if I was to hammer around the mountains I would be still in pain if I got the softest one.
    Anyone recommend a shop in Cork or Limerick to get cycling shorts. How much should a decent pair cost.


  • #4
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,717 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Theres been a bit of discussiion on here lately about saddles & I believe that soft/gel/spongy saddles aren't all that comfortable in the long run. A thin lightweight saddle can be more comfortable than a big soft thing.

    Body geometry is the most important aspect to think about.

    As usual I will advise that I think the Charge Spoon is great - cheap, good looking & comfortable. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/charge/spoon-saddle-ec008616


  • #5
    Gavin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,660 ✭✭✭Gavin


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Theres been a bit of discussiion on here lately about saddles & I believe that soft/gel/spongy saddles aren't all that comfortable in the long run. A thin lightweight saddle can be more comfortable than a big soft thing.

    Body geometry is the most important aspect to think about.

    As usual I will advise that I think the Charge Spoon is great - cheap, good looking & comfortable. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/charge/spoon-saddle-ec008616

    Aye have the spoon as well, decent saddle, haven't had any problems with it.


  • #6
    kakee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 823 ✭✭✭kakee


    Can these saddles be bought in Ireland or is it mail-order only


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  • #7
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,717 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    kakee wrote: »
    Can these saddles be bought in Ireland or is it mail-order only

    I think mostly web - wiggle or evans. But Cycleways are agents for Charge in Ireland & might be able to get one in. You could certainly try one there as they have a couple on bikes.


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