Similar Saddle from a different maker?
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:27 am
Hi guys
as we all know, saddle choice is abit of a unique and sensitive issue. once we've found something we like we usually tend to stick with it. personally I've found success with the fizik antares which I've used for 3 years with no problems.
However...
I'm two weeks out from a major race and my saddle has developed a very significant crack in the shell, which creates sort of a hot spot in the saddle for me. The local shops are fresh out of antares saddles (unless I want to splurge for the mad expensive antares 00, which I don't see apoint in). I have used the arione (which I have a spare of) and it does reasonably well for me, but not perfect...
how would you go about choosing a replacement from a different maker that has a good chance of pleasing your bum? of course, shapre, length and width would be some factors... any others? the sponsor's store sells selle italaia regales, which look the part as pretty muc similar, but I'm not 100% convinced. thoughts?
as we all know, saddle choice is abit of a unique and sensitive issue. once we've found something we like we usually tend to stick with it. personally I've found success with the fizik antares which I've used for 3 years with no problems.
However...
I'm two weeks out from a major race and my saddle has developed a very significant crack in the shell, which creates sort of a hot spot in the saddle for me. The local shops are fresh out of antares saddles (unless I want to splurge for the mad expensive antares 00, which I don't see apoint in). I have used the arione (which I have a spare of) and it does reasonably well for me, but not perfect...
how would you go about choosing a replacement from a different maker that has a good chance of pleasing your bum? of course, shapre, length and width would be some factors... any others? the sponsor's store sells selle italaia regales, which look the part as pretty muc similar, but I'm not 100% convinced. thoughts?