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.