Saddle change frequency
Moderator: robbosmans
Hi everyone,
Could you please tell me how often it is recommended to change saddle ?
I've had a Fizik Arione for 3 years now, and when I put a spirit level on it, the maximum gap between the saddle and the bottom of the spirit level is 3 milimeters.
Is it the same for you or for a new Arione saddle ???
Thanks !
Vince
Could you please tell me how often it is recommended to change saddle ?
I've had a Fizik Arione for 3 years now, and when I put a spirit level on it, the maximum gap between the saddle and the bottom of the spirit level is 3 milimeters.
Is it the same for you or for a new Arione saddle ???
Thanks !
Vince
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I find riding saddle longer (Selle Italia kit carbonio and slr tekno) helps the saddle soften a bit and has only gotten better so far. Btw the slr tekno is at least as confy as kit carbonia and weighed 92g. Not sure about durability tho...
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I would change the saddle if I'm not happy with it anymore, no earlier.
Good advice.Marin wrote:I would change the saddle if I'm not happy with it anymore, no earlier.
Does your butt have a spirit level and a ruler?
If the saddle is uncomfortable, change it.
Me? Fizik Arione with 10 years on it (and during most of that time I've been over 200 lbs). No problems.
Nice things about the Arione: they have about a half dozen combinations with thinner padding, carbon rails, carbon shells etc. that both drop the weight and increase stiffness if you want to do either of those. I prefer the CX padding with the regular kium rails, the other ones are a little stiff for me after 40-50 miles
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I have been running an Antares braided for at least 15k km on one of my bikes. Two cracks in the shell last time I checked, still comfy though so going to keep riding it until it gives out completely!!
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