How would you consider a saddle is worn-out?

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kai-ming	Post subject: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:59 pm
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:53 pm Posts: 94	Would you consider this saddle is worn-out and should be replaced? I begin to love this saddle only recently. Under what criteria would you consider a saddle is worn-out?
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Yamabushi	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:37 pm
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:19 am Posts: 4	IMHO, when it is no longer able to safely function as it should. I won't completely discount aesthetics, but primarily the concern would be retaining it's shape, and providing the proper support.
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Weenie	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:37 pm
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chompychomps	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:36 pm
Joined: Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:00 am Posts: 3	Any major tears would be considered worn out to me. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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DMF	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:35 pm
Joined: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:14 am Posts: 928 Location: Sweden	Saddles change over time. When you no longer get along with it sagging like a hammock (as yours do), in time all saddles will loose their support in the middle, some may go really fast (some of my SLR's did, others didn't). But some like the sloppy hammock experience too, so it's really up to you. If you don't feel okey with it, get a new one. _________________ Roadbike Planet X Stealth w/ drop bars Mountainbike Van Nicholas Zion Ti
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topflightpro	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:02 pm
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:35 am Posts: 417	I hate breaking in new saddles, so I try to hang on to mine as long as possible. But I will replace them when they brake, such as the plastic support cracking, or when they become so worn out they start to resemble a hammock. Your saddle looks like it is sinking in the middle, but as I am not familiar with that saddle, that could be its natural shape.
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stella-azzurra	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:14 am
Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:35 am Posts: 4884 Location: New York	This shape of the saddle is OK. I have the exact same saddle. _________________ I never took drugs to improve my performance at any time. I will be willing to stick my finger into a polygraph test if anyone with big media pull wants to take issue. If you buy a signed poster now it will not be tarnished later. --Graeme Obree
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Wingnut	Post subject: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:02 am
Joined: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:41 am Posts: 1243	I remember when pro's would take their saddle with them when they changed teams, getting that sag & shape just right was important...that was when Rolls, Regals & Turbo's dominated the peloton...a different time. _________________ "It never gets easier, you just go faster..." - Greg Lemond "I enjoy climbing...I enjoy seeing people disappear behind me." - Robert Millar
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User Name	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:20 pm
Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:32 pm Posts: 450	Yeah, didn't Indurain used to carry his favourite saddle with him on planes? The saddle above looks fine to me, but I still use one of these. Selle Italia Turbo Pro Team '95
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kai-ming	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:13 am
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:53 pm Posts: 94	Yes, that sag and shape is just getting right. I will continue to use it as long as my bottom happy.
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2002maniac	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:43 am
Joined: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:16 pm Posts: 199 Location: Utah, USA	I have the same Aspide Saddle in about the same shape. I'm expecting it to last quite a while longer still. _________________ Trek 5500 - 13.75lbs on a $1400 Budget 20 gram 1x10 chain guide
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Wingnut	Post subject: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:08 am
Joined: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:41 am Posts: 1243	Maybe just get the saddle recovered with a nice leather to get rid of the sharp edges? _________________ "It never gets easier, you just go faster..." - Greg Lemond "I enjoy climbing...I enjoy seeing people disappear behind me." - Robert Millar
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kai-ming	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:24 am
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:53 pm Posts: 94	Wingnut wrote: Maybe just get the saddle recovered with a nice leather to get rid of the sharp edges? Good point. Until I find it start eating my cycling short.
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Weenie	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:24 am
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thisisnotaspoon	Post subject: Re: How would you consider a saddle is worn-out? Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:28 am
Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:42 pm Posts: 94	Well mine's currently held together by a mix of gaffa-tape and electrical tape. Asthetics be dammed!
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