Lightweight wide saddle recommendations

[yourrealdad]

Hello,

Looking for some recommendations for a gravel and a road saddle that is lightweight <150g and is around 155mm. Preferably cheaper than an sworks

Right now I am using pretty much Specialized across the board and my favorite has been the Sworks Phenom. I also have Romins and Powers. Basically most variety and version minus the 3D versions. Preference is Phenom, Power, Romin in that order.

I actually measure more inline with a narrow saddle, but have tried so many 143 and narrower but get saddle sores with them. Fitter recommended 155 and not had a problem since.

For gravel looking for something that can handle the abuse.

For road looking for something that can handle up to 15hr rides.

Thanks ahead of time

[blaugrana]

Pro Stealth Superlight, maybe? Weight is quoted as "from 145g", which must correspond to the narrower (142mm) version, but probably the wide (152mm) version is not that much heavier.

It's a short saddle like the Specialized Power, but flatter both front to back and side to side.

[cycleboyco]

Pro Stealth Superlight, maybe? Weight is quoted as "from 145g", which must correspond to the narrower (142mm) version, but probably the wide (152mm) version is not that much heavier.

It's a short saddle like the Specialized Power, but flatter both front to back and side to side.

Using the Pro Stealth Superlight 152mm on my Aspero right now-I did weight it at one point and it was just under 150g. No issues so far (I'm about 68 kg) but I have only had the bike for a few months and have not yet taken it on anything seriously rough. I also use the Specialized Power 155 saddle on other gravel and road bikes and the Pro Stealth works fine for me fit and comfort wise, though I can't vouch for it for a 15 hour ride!

[rjich]

I use the s works power with carbon rails as you mentioned above. Works great for me at 70something KG. I also have the elaston version which is wider and comfier with the same squishy padding as Adidas Boost soles. But it's 230g not 150 or so.

[yourrealdad]

Yeah I have the power in comp and pro elaston. The elaston is definitely more comfortable, but it is pretty heavy like you mentioned.
With the power you are definitely locked into a position and I have used it on long rides, but would prefer something you can move around in a little more.

I have all the models of the Phenom and the sworks is surprisingly or maybe not surprisingly the most comfortable. It is just a little on the pricey side and not super light for that price @ 150g for $300.

I am trying to find a saddle along the lines of Berk or Tune that is lighter/cheaper than the sworks, but also has that wide flatter Phenom shape.

Ideally Gelu would make a wider saddle. I like the look, weight and reviews of their stuff, but it seems that lightweight stuff is only for the super narrow sitboned

[rjich]

I dream of shops which have a little seat post arrangement, with saddles you can try out!

I agree, for me changing position causes more effort on those specialized saddles. I had a Sworks phenom but always got caught on the nose (?) of the saddle as I don't wear lycra. Luckily another bike came with the power saddle which suits for now.

Perhaps more MTB orientated shapes could help? I have one of the selle Italia carbon railed MTB orientated ones. I forget the model (something on sale at wiggle), but it was very easy to shift around.

[Vik61]

Bjorn Setka 155
https://bjorncycles.com/tproduct/1-242246431431-setka

I'm testing Sedlo 143 version for now

[OnTheRivet]

In my opinion Syncros make some of the best saddles in business and because they are a Scott house brand they are typically available at a pretty good price. I have 4 carbon railed Syncros saddles an spent no more than $150.00 USD for any of them and quite a bit less for some.

[yourrealdad]

The Bjorn looks interesting but probably weighs the same as the sworks and is way more money. Plus I don't know if it fits.

[yourrealdad]

Just quickly looking at the synchros saddles and the SL which I assume is their lightest is 190g and only 145mm so not what I am looking for. Thanks though.

[chupster98]

Strongly recommend the Selle San Marco Shortfit Carbon FX

Price for the weight is OK - see link below at PBK.

https://www.probikekit.ca/bicycle-saddl ... 75463.html

I struggled for years- if not decades, with saddle sore issues. Always blamed the crappy bibs I could afford at the time.

Once I got to the point of being able to afford the fancy Italian bibs - for me it is Assos bibs & discomfort remaining the same, I decided to invest on a good saddle once & for all.

Won’t tell u the long process that brought me to the Shortfit, but it was the end of my struggles. It is light at 139 gr & the shell is lightly padded has a bit of flex , which made a huge difference comfort wise. I couldn’t believe how comfortable it was, once I got into the 4-5 hr rides.

I have it on 3 of the bikes (2 road & gravel).

Shape wise - it is similar to the Fizik Aliante curved shape & being short , it allows you to move easily & with no painful spots. I can get low when taking the hard pulls on the drops, no pain at all.


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[tritiltheend]

Strongly recommend the Selle San Marco Shortfit Carbon FX

Price for the weight is OK - see link below at PBK.

https://www.probikekit.ca/bicycle-saddl ... 75463.html

I struggled for years- if not decades, with saddle sore issues. Always blamed the crappy bibs I could afford at the time.

Once I got to the point of being able to afford the fancy Italian bibs - for me it is Assos bibs & discomfort remaining the same, I decided to invest on a good saddle once & for all.

Won’t tell u the long process that brought me to the Shortfit, but it was the end of my struggles. It is light at 139 gr & the shell is lightly padded has a bit of flex , which made a huge difference comfort wise. I couldn’t believe how comfortable it was, once I got into the 4-5 hr rides.

I have it on 3 of the bikes (2 road & gravel).

Shape wise - it is similar to the Fizik Aliante curved shape & being short , it allows you to move easily & with no painful spots. I can get low when taking the hard pulls on the drops, no pain at all.


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This saddle looks interesting and seems well priced for a carbon rail saddle. How much padding is there? I like a bit of padding for gravel riding, doesn't have to be super cushy but not unpadded either. I have found I get along well with a short saddle, am currently using a 247g Cervelo-branded saddle on my Aspero that is almost certainly made by the same supplier as Supercaz and is a knock off of the Specialized power, but would like to shed some weight.

[Vik61]

The Bjorn looks interesting but probably weighs the same as the sworks and is way more money. Plus I don't know if it fits.

Not the same weight.
3D printed top cover saddles:
S-works Power - 205 g
S-works Romin - 185 g
Setka - 135 g

Bjorn Sedlo (without 3D cover) - 90 g

[yourrealdad]

I am not looking at the mirror saddles as they are bonkers pricing.

My s works Phenom is about 160g the Setka in 143mm is 139g, so the 155 version is going to be about 10-15g heavier which makes it almost the same weight as my Phenom and much more expensive.


The selle San Marco looks interesting but again it is in a 144mm width. I am looking for around 155mm width saddles.

My measurements say I should run a 130-143 saddle but I have tried probably 20 different saddles in those ranges and nothing ever worked.

I went to 155 specialized and no more saddle sores

P.S.

I also went trying many nice bibs and love the Assos, but they did not solve the problem either.
Cento Evo plus 155 saddle is the best combo for long rides.

[Mr.Gib]

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