"Fred" <
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> I have a Bianchi Veloce that has a saddle that is killing me. Nice bike otherwise. I'd like
> something more comfortable in a saddle. Gel?, suspension? any recommendations?
Saddles are a very personal item. What works for me may be a torture device for you, depending on
your anatomy. With that being said, there are two saddles that I've tried and liked very much:
The WTB Speed V Comp is a good, inexpensive saddle. It's a bit on the heavy side but it does the job
just fine. It has a synthetic cover and a split-saddle design (I believe they call it a 'love
channel'). I rode one of these when I first got back on my bike after a 5 year layoff. Actually, I
first rode a horrible Schwinn Stingray retro-saddle that hurt me in ways that I never imagined I
could hurt, but that's another story for another time.
Now I ride a Koobi AU Enduro. They also use a split saddle but they call it Splitfit Technology
(isn't marketing fun?). It's a similar design to the WTB saddle but the split is more dramatic and
includes a fully split nose. It's also lighter, has a leather cover and is more comfortable than the
WTB. Koobi is an excellent company to deal with and they have a 30 day return policy so you can pick
up one of their saddles to try out if they interest you.
I suppose someday I'll try a Brooks saddle and become a convert so don't rule out one of those
either. Maybe I'll sell* these two saddles to finance some B-17 nirvana. Hope this helps.
--
Wayne Menzie
* inquiries welcome for either saddle
