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Ladies Touring Saddle - recommendations?
Posted: 12 Sep 2009, 2:26pm
by tonycarrigan
Looking for a new saddle for my wife, to replace her ancient and very heavy sprung cowhide Lycett...any recommendations?
I think we would consider a sprung leather Brooks or possibly a more modern saddle without springs. Incidentally what are suspension seatposts like, do they work?
Thanks
Re: Ladies Touring Saddle - recommendations?
Posted: 14 Sep 2009, 11:15am
by eileithyia
Well having used leather brooks b17 all my cycling life have recently converted to WTB ladies saddle, on all my bikes, it is good enough for racing and audax up to 200kms so far. At only £20 it is not hefty a price if she does not get on with it.
Re: Ladies Touring Saddle - recommendations?
Posted: 14 Sep 2009, 3:37pm
by pq
Mrs pq is very happy with her Specialized, er, it doesn't have a name on it, sorry. It wasn't cheap, has Ti rails and you need to go to a dealer to get your sit bones measured so you get the right width. It's in their current range. The cheaper ones have too much padding and will chaff on long rides unfortunately.
I've also got a spesh saddle I had to have my sit bones measured for and its fabulous.
Re: Ladies Touring Saddle - recommendations?
Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 7:24pm
by JPYORKJP
My OH is very pleased with her
SMP4Bike Extra. She tried the TRK Ladies but found the nose a bit too wide.
And, of course, the extra has a colour choice, which she liked - even though I told her saddles should always be black!
Re: Ladies Touring Saddle - recommendations?
Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 9:08pm
by prm
With regard to suspension seat post.
Would certainly recommend inspecting various types prior to possible purchase, as a great deal depends on rider’s weight and spring compression.
Most brands have approx 25-50mm travel, with internal preload adjustment via a threaded plug at the base of the seat post.
Suspension is usually quite mild, without a pogo stick type ride.
Found the combination of coil spring type with an elastomer section - (MDU) works well with my bony rear end, for comfort on road and mild trails.
Units fitted with a positive form of upper tightening/adjustment collar, enables any side movement wear to be corrected.
One point to consider. On existing bikes with a very low saddle to frame height. Suspension units will increase the present saddle level by 2-3 inches.
Regards
Re: Ladies Touring Saddle - recommendations?
Posted: 17 Sep 2009, 10:20pm
by Gearoidmuar
My wife loves the Brooks Countess. She has them on both bikes