[SDoldskool]

Hey guys, any advice on a a good all purpose saddle for my hardtail XC bike? I have seen a bunch that look good from WTB, but which one is the most popular for long rides- SoCal and AZ singletrack (I don't do any crazy downhill stuff, but ride pretty aggressively when I can).

Thanks for the help

 

[lunicycle]

Junk falling asleep isn't that unusual but still not good of course. Much worse is actual damage etc.

Take the opportunity to get your sit bones measured and get a saddle that fits, rather than playing lucky dip based on how saddles look.

For the first time ever (at 43) I ran into problems caused by a saddle, so got my sit bones measured and got a Specialized Phenom sized to suit, best thing I've ever done saddle-wise.

 

[collin7]

If you can't afford that route though, I'm a fan of the SDG Bel Air. The nicer model, I think its the RL. They are super comfy, a decent weight, very durable, and not too expensive. I haven't had one for about a year but am ordering one ASAP to replace my current POS seat!

 

[Serial Midget]

Sometimes just up the angle, height, fore or aft position will solve the problem.

 

[JRogers]

There's lots of good saddles out there, but no way to know what will work for you unless you try it. In any case, I have a WTB Silverado on my XC hardtail and it's been pretty good. No real complaints, thought it might be a tad wide for me. Previous saddle was a Fizik Nisene, which was great until it broke in half (after quite a few years of use).

 

[lunicycle]

If you can't afford that route though...

Getting your sit bones measured by a bike shop is usually free. They just need the gadget which is a fairly basic thing. And a body geometry saddle like the Phenom - there are many saddles that cost more.

It's surprising there so many seats are still one size fits all. Bummer... literally!

 

[HAB]

Sometimes just up the angle, height, fore or aft position will solve the problem.

This. Don't buy a new seat yet, get someone who knows what they're doing to to look at that stuff first. Hell, I could do a bit with a side on picture of the bike.

 

[SDoldskool]

Thanks guys. Still have the OEM seat on my bike, so it's pretty much a piece of crap anyway. I'll be heading down to my LBS and getting it sorted soon. (training for a half marathon is eating into my riding time until the 2nd week of Feb).

 

[SteezyWeezy]

love my silverado, comfy and light.

 

[-BB-]

WTB Rocket-V has always been good for me.

I hear that Selle San Marco makes awesome stuff as well... Have also her good things about fizik saddles.

 

[oldfart]

Go find a reputable shop that has WTB and Fizik demo saddles. That way you can actually ride a saddle for a decent amount of time and determine if it will work for you.