DH Saddles
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I just installed a Tioga spyder BMX on my bike. Light but small. Maybe too small.
Before that I was using a specialized take off
Before that I was using a specialized take off
Have not used it yet. WIll use it this weekend
I always liked San-Marco road saddles for DH.
I've been using the Tioga Spyder for a couple of months now. (the BMX version not the XC) I was just plain tired of ripping saddles and bending rails in crashes!
So far I really like it.
+points- no padding/cover to rip, shorter rails (less bending), easier to get off the back, jetwash friendly,.....
-points- not as comfy, bruises inner thighs in cashes more, too easy to get off the back?, strange looks from other riders!, not as much fore/aft adjustment,.......
It does seem to be a bit more sensitive to saddle position, i.e. you have to get the tilt and fore/aft adjustment just right to avoid slipping over the back- just a consequence of it being shorter I think.
Don't get it if you have to pedal a long distance, just if you use it for pure DH.
So far I really like it.
+points- no padding/cover to rip, shorter rails (less bending), easier to get off the back, jetwash friendly,.....
-points- not as comfy, bruises inner thighs in cashes more, too easy to get off the back?, strange looks from other riders!, not as much fore/aft adjustment,.......
It does seem to be a bit more sensitive to saddle position, i.e. you have to get the tilt and fore/aft adjustment just right to avoid slipping over the back- just a consequence of it being shorter I think.
Don't get it if you have to pedal a long distance, just if you use it for pure DH.
I used a sdg cromoly bel-air rl on my former bike and was happy with it. It held up for 3+ years even with terrible tire buzz that ripped portions of the rear plastic off the seat.
For my new build I picked up a new bel-air rl, but it has titanium rails.. I don't know if that should scare me or not on a DH bike
While researching this I saw lots of folks liked wtb's silverado too.
For my new build I picked up a new bel-air rl, but it has titanium rails.. I don't know if that should scare me or not on a DH bike
While researching this I saw lots of folks liked wtb's silverado too.
Been rocking the Tioga D-Spyder for a year now and love it. Its small but not noticeable when I have to pedal and the slight flex offers a lil comfort. I had the rodie version and destroyed it but the D takes a beating. Really happy with it.
Silverado Pro light and cheap!
http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-WTSPS.html?crumb=MTMCOMP
http://www.artscyclery.com/descpage-WTSPS.html?crumb=MTMCOMP
This is what I use
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SDG I-Fly with I-beam
Very light, not too expensive, and pretty strong (but not indestructable).
I just ordered a "Storm" version with the traction knobs. I could care less about the knobs, I just wanted the green color!
Very light, not too expensive, and pretty strong (but not indestructable).
I just ordered a "Storm" version with the traction knobs. I could care less about the knobs, I just wanted the green color!
+1 for tioga d spyder as well.
surprisingly comfy for what it is. i've been using my 7" rig as my do-it-all bike lately, and i have zero complaints/issues using that seat for long(er) loops.
surprisingly comfy for what it is. i've been using my 7" rig as my do-it-all bike lately, and i have zero complaints/issues using that seat for long(er) loops.
customer gave me the saddle from his Demo 7 - Specialized BG saddle in white
plusher padding than their XC / All-Mtn saddle, big cromoly rails
reasonably light, seems very tough, use it for uplift days and DH vacations
plusher padding than their XC / All-Mtn saddle, big cromoly rails
reasonably light, seems very tough, use it for uplift days and DH vacations
wtb silverado
+3 on Silverado
Wasn't there already a thread on this a while back? I think the quote was
"If you're sitting down, you're doing it wrong"
+1 for SDG though.
"If you're sitting down, you're doing it wrong"
+1 for SDG though.
Big fan of the Silverado if you're using rails. It's all I use for my trail bike. For DH, I use the SDG Ibeam Formula FX:
I run the Selle Shiver...but I would run the silverado if I bought it first.
Does anyone have any experience with the WTB Devo for downhilling?
Personally, I hated it. The shape was too flat in the back, and it felt wider than the Silverado, which made it more difficult to get behind in the steeps...
I use a Funn Skinny, its cheap and light, plus it looks cool which is all that really matters, right? 
i use this nukeproof plasma saddle. It looks good, is reasonably light, the shape is comfy, it's robust and rather cheap.
