Saddle Swap

SurferDude41

Saddle Swap

The idea is this. We must all have at least a few saddles lurking unused, in our sheds and garages.

Perhaps the mods would sticky this one up?

I am looking for a SanMarco Regale, have 3 saddles to trade.

1. Fizik Antares black/red- perfect condition
2. Specalized Toupe black 143-perfect condition
3. Turbomatic 4 black - perfect condition

Happy Cycling:)

High Nellie

The Toupe is my saddle of choice - hold onto yours until I can find something to tempt you with??

Also, I'm looking for a late 70s / early 80s saddle for a retro bike.

abcdggs

Love this idea, but trading a spesh toupe? :eek:
by far my favourite saddle to date.

cyco

how about a brooks b17 for the toupe?

SurferDude41

Hi there,
Is your Brooks B17 the standard or narrow version?
How old is it?
My specialized Toupe, has only been used twice.
After riding 60klm on the Toupe, I was in agony. So much so, I had to ring my girlfriend, to come and collect me:eek:

Would be interested in a swap:)

cyco

ouch... I have a toupe 143 myself and havent had any problems... but maybe I could look at the fizik if we meet up for a swap just in case.

My brooks is the standard one. It is about a year old BUT is on a garaged bike that only saw about 6 weeks use of summer commuting. It's almost broken in!

SurferDude41

cyco wrote: »

ouch... I have a toupe 143 myself and havent had any problems... but maybe I could look at the fizik if we meet up for a swap just in case.

My brooks is the standard one. It is about a year old BUT is on a garaged bike that only saw about 6 weeks use of summer commuting. It's almost broken in!

Hi There,
A standard brooks b17, would be too wide for me. Would like to trade any of my saddles for a Brooks Team Pro or perhaps a Swallow.
I saw a bike shop in Clonmel, had toupe saddles for €80.
What I really want, is a San Marco Regal-e with titanium rails (don't want carbon)

cyco

No worries. I actually also have a selle sanmarco regal in white with copper rivets and rails

http://www.sellesanmarco.it/it/Vintage/Selle/109/Regal.html.

It is brand new. mounted but never used. I would consider parting with it...

SurferDude41

Ah a vintage regal, now you are speaking my language:)
Will do a straight swap for the toupe 143
can you post a photo of the saddle?
I shall post a photo of the toupe later.

Right Lads, dig out all those unwanted and uncomfortable saddles, and put em up here.


Happy Cycling:)

cyco

a couple of pics-
if we're going for a swap could I look at the antares too? I'm putting together a tt bike and not sure how nice the toupe would be in an aero position!

victorcarrera

Offered. As per photos
Make Model Colour Rails Length Width Profile Channeled Padding
Charge Spoon Black Cr-Mo 270 140 Curved Yes Firm
Charge Spoon Tan Cr-Mo 270 140 Curved Yes Firm
Selle
Italia Filante Black Mang 270 134 Curved No Firm
Concept Xtrem Black CrMo 270 125 Curved No Firm
Velo ??? Black Steel 275 134 Curved No Firm
Kinetic Gel/MTB Black Steel 265 143 Curved No Soft
All saddles are used but little used and condition is as new.

Required/Preferred. As per photo.
Make Model Colour Rails Length Width Profile Channeled Padding.
Carrera ??? Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
Bikehut
Performance Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
Bioflex Sport Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
Velo ??? Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
Felt Form Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
Spechalized
VL-2126 Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
Avenir ??? Black Any 250<270 145<150 Flat Yes Soft
If you bought a carrera racing bike from halfords and changed the saddle there is a good chance you have my preferred saddle.
Can collect/deliver in Dublin/Meath/Kildare.
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SurferDude41

Hi There,
Here are some photos of the Specialized Toupe 143
As you can see, it's in perfect condition.
I will gladly swap it for your white regal.
It cost me €100 euro, and it's by far the most uncomfortable saddle I have ever sat on.
Are you sure, you can sit on one of these horrible torture devices?:eek:

The Fizik Antares, is on hold for a local lad at the moment.
It cost me €160. So I would be looking for around €120 cash or swap it for a regal-e

cyco

I'll give it a try. I'll PM you my number for a meet

cyco

regal posted

SurferDude41

Hi Cyco,
I posted the Toupe 143, on to you earlier today.
Hopefully you will find it more comfortable, than I did:D
I have learned my lesson, no more fancy dan racing saddles for me:eek:
Shall stick to San marco Rolls and Regal, from now on:)
Although I would love to try a Brooks Team pro, or swallow....lol....

cyco

toupe arrived in the post, mounted but not yet used. thanks

SurferDude41

Hi Cyco,
Glad you recieved the Toupe.
Hope you will find it more comfortable, than I did.
I have also mounted the Regal on my bike, should be able to go for a spin
tomorrow:)