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[Closed] One for the ladies - saddle recommedations please

 StuF
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I'm after some advice / recommendations for a ladies saddle for my other (better) half.

MrsF currently has a cheapo thing that came with her kona. She mostly potters around fireroads / canalpaths, sometimes with padded shorts on.

She's asked me to find a comfier saddle for her.... so without dragging her around every bike shop to try them out and I know they're a personal choice - any thoughts?


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:19 pm
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Mrsssstu uses Charge Spoons on all her bikes.

She says that all the ladies saddles she's tried are too wide.


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:22 pm
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I agree with MrsSSS, all the ladies saddles I have used are too wide. I use an SLR.


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:24 pm
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heh on the other my OH loves her [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Charge_Ladies_Ladle_Saddle/5360032998/ ]charge ladle[/url]


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:27 pm
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my ex has a charge ladle (the ladies' version of the spoon, apparently); she loves it and says it's comfy enough to ride all day on.


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:28 pm
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The charge saddles are very ladies friendly for a budget, i would also recommend wtb do some thinner saddles at the more expensive price range


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:49 pm
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I like the ladies charge bestest outta all the ones I've tried

But it really is a case of each lady is different (sit bones n all that stuff)


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:50 pm
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friends wife bought my old bike - saddle was on a return basis, not seen it for 2 years, WTB lazer


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:51 pm
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Take a look at the Fizik Vitesse range


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 12:55 pm
 StuF
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Cheers all, I think I'll try and find a spoon or the ladies version, any going spare?


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 1:34 pm
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I've one going spare, Mrs NBT doesn't like hers. Mail in profile. Having said that - We went to the local specialized dealer and measured her on the Arse-ometer - I kid you not. Basically it's a pad you sit on, the sit bones cause dents in the gel and they measure the gap so you can see how wide a saddle you need. Mrs NBT likes 143mm specialized saddles


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 2:10 pm
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Another vote for Charge - only £20 from Minx.


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 2:16 pm
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I use Specialized Jett 143 ladies saddles

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Katie uses WTB she saddles

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Abigale uses WTB Deva saddles which JE James have in there sale at £19.99 [should be £44.99] got one yesterday

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Tracey


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 2:27 pm
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the better half had her but measured by a specialized shop using there special butt measuring tool (a soft pad), they actually measure the sit bones and supply a saddle to match that width.

She likes it and it was cheapish too...


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 2:59 pm
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It's really hard to recommend saddles as all the lady riders I know use a different make.
I have a mans specialzed on one bike and a charge on the other.
It really is a case of trying a few out, borrow one if possible.


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 3:38 pm
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Does anyone know what size saddles Specialized bikes normally come with? I've got a Specialized BG something or other but no idea what size it is.


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 5:26 pm
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I have 2 WTB cheap ones on road bike and ancient MTB, then a Fizik on my new Cube which to be fair is okay except for loner rides and then a super expensive Selle Italia one on Giant Reign which is good good good!


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 5:47 pm
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Does anyone know what size saddles Specialized bikes normally come with? I've got a Specialized BG something or other but no idea what size it is.

If they're sized, the size will be written on them


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 6:31 pm
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far too personal a choice for recommendation in my experience. MrsMW like the WTD speed she for MTB and a bonty one for her road bikes. The speed she seems to be the most commonly liked amongst our riding buddies


 
Posted : 17/07/2009 6:33 pm