Jett/Falcon X - what next?

[lph]

Hey ladies!

I know we've debated saddles to death, but I still hope someone can help me out here with some insight.

I need a new saddle. Either for my road bike, or for my commuter bike that I ride up to 2 hrs a day.

I have a Specialized Jett that I like - it's long enough to move around a bit on, fits me reasonably well and works for long rides, but I still find it a bit firm and it bruises me when I haven't been on it for a while.

I have a Falcon X that I love for mtb, it's a tad shorter and narrower and slicker, so easier to move out of, and it's just a bit softer and more comfy than the Jett. I don't think I'd want it on long rides though.

So given that I like these two, but still want to try another saddle - what would you recommend? I'm pretty sure I want a large cut-out.

[Becky]

When I was debating trying a Jett, someone recommended the Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow as one with a similar profile. It's a firm saddle, but not painfully so- I can do centuries on it without trouble. I think it's marginally softer/more padded than the Jett that I test rode. It has a large cut-out. I liked the first one enough that I bought a second one for my other bike.

Just a tip: SI has lots of saddle collections and a Lady Gel Flow is not the same as the SLR Lady Gel Flow.

Good luck!

[OakLeaf]

Maybe a Specialized Lithia - what I had on before the Jett. The shape is nearly identical, although I found that the difference in firmness really changed the way I sit on the bike.

It was a little too squishy up front for me, but close enough that I rode it until it was good and worn out.

If you order direct from Specialized in the US, they have a 30-day return policy. Not sure how they are in the rest of the world though.

Good luck!

[lph]

Thanks! It helps a whole lot to have a specific saddle to look for

[Cataboo]

specialized ariel? I have them on my mountain bike & commuter - definitely cushier than the jet. I'm find with the jet's firmness, have it on one road bike and a specialized ruby on the other.

[Zen]

I haven't seen one in person but I'm told the Cite X has a generous cut out, it looks like it would be a good commuter saddle.

[lph]

... from the blurb about another (mens) Selle Italia saddle:

".. we wanted to make the seating softer while keeping the advantages of the active saddle.
Extreme in both looks and personality. A saddle with an unmistakable personality: let yourself be lured by it. The second generation of active saddles with independent rear movement. Featuring a bold design and soft seating. Simply unique."

*snork*

Hey, I want a saddle that can ride my bike for me!

[lph]

...hee-hee, here's another one:

"After the enthusiastic testimony of the cyclists that are using it, after having been the object of an important medical and scientific research, SMP multiplies the range to give each cyclist the model most suitable to his physical structure and to the type of use."

Oooh, an important medical and scientific research!

I better go to bed.

[lph]

Catriona, do you have the ariel or the ariel sl? Can't find out what the difference is...

[Cataboo]

Catriona, do you have the ariel or the ariel sl? Can't find out what the difference is...

The sl is lighter weight, not quite as padded as the regular ariel. I have the sl on my mountain bike. The regular ariel on my commuter. I can ride my commuter without bike shorts and have for 15 miles without any bottom problems. I haven't tried mountain biking without bike shorts, I think.

I don't remember if the SL has titanium rails and the other one doesn't... They're both very comfortable saddles. Riding on the ariel once was enough to convince my bf that he actually needed to buy a saddle instead of using whatever came stock on his bikes.