A Very Happy Tushie

[Nanci]

I just had an idea! I was thinking, wouldn't it be cool to be able to rent any saddle you wanted to try, say for a week? Someone should gather up everyone's hated saddles and do that for a business!

That's an interesting saddle. I'd like to try it. I wonder if it works well for men, since that is who it's made for. BF has _never_ found one he likes, and he's on about the fourth one.

Nanci

[SadieKate]

Guess I better get that check ready. You need to remind me how much.

Are you coming up to Benicia for the Feb 25th Cinderella training ride? Marty and I are planning on coming. Perhaps a hand-off then?

[slinkedog]

They do make one women's-specific model, which is the one I have. It's the cheapest model, too. I think we got it for $65 or so. There is a men's model in the same style.

[slinkedog]

Guess I better get that check ready. You need to remind me how much.

Are you coming up to Benicia for the Feb 25th Cinderella training ride? Marty and I are planning on coming. Perhaps a hand-off then?

I'm going to try to make it to that one, so let's plan on the hand off there. I have no idea how much to ask for the Avocet. What do you think is fair? I probably put 150 - 200 miles on it at the very most.

[salsabike]

For those of you within shoutin' distance of an REI store--they will let you buy a saddle, ride it for days/significant miles, and return it if it doesn't work for you. I expect as long as there's no damage, the return is absolutely no problem. I did this once and would do it again. They are very good about this.

[SadieKate]

Uh, I've had a right of first refusal purchase on slinke's Avocet since the day she bought it. No way is it going back!

[bikerz]

That REI deal is great, but their saddle selection is a little restricted...

Shannon - I'd love to take your saddle for a very short spin - I'm planning on being at that Benecia ride also. I'm still using my Selle San Marco Atola, which is fine for 30 mile rides, but I start really feeling it after that... The San Marcos are the best because they have such a nice cutout, but I think they are a little narrow for me at the back.

Nanci - that's an excellent idea - a saddle rental/saddle swap system - the problem is really distribution, isn't it?

I have a nice collection going of barely used saddles:
- Terry Butterfly
- Koobi Classic Gel
- Selle San Marco Atola
- Selle San Marco Aero
- Selle Italia Lady something-or-other
- Specialized body geometry (?? came with my bike)

I know there are people out there (and on this forum even!) who love each and every one of these saddles - it would be nice for them all to make someone's tushie happy!

[slinkedog]

Hey BikerZ... I sold a Terry saddle on Craigslist. If you're looking to get rid of any of those and don't want to deal with shipping them, post 'em and sell 'em!!

Also, you might like this saddle because it does have a wider back. I hope you find saddle-heaven soon!!

[CorsairMac]

- Specialized body geometry (?? came with my bike)

I know there are people out there (and on this forum even!) who love each and every one of these saddles - it would be nice for them all to make someone's tushie happy!

is it one of the Specialized flat saddles?? or one of the comfy ones?? I would be interested in that one depending on what it is! PM me if you really want to get rid of it!

[Hell-uv-a-job]

That REI deal is great, but their saddle selection is a little restricted...

Shannon - I'd love to take your saddle for a very short spin - I'm planning on being at that Benecia ride also. I'm still using my Selle San Marco Atola, which is fine for 30 mile rides, but I start really feeling it after that... The San Marcos are the best because they have such a nice cutout, but I think they are a little narrow for me at the back.

Nanci - that's an excellent idea - a saddle rental/saddle swap system - the problem is really distribution, isn't it?

I have a nice collection going of barely used saddles:
- Terry Butterfly
- Koobi Classic Gel
- Selle San Marco Atola
- Selle San Marco Aero
- Selle Italia Lady something-or-other
- Specialized body geometry (?? came with my bike)

I know there are people out there (and on this forum even!) who love each and every one of these saddles - it would be nice for them all to make someone's tushie happy!

Ebay baby... It is great!! My hubby and I love ebay! Just make sure you post a link so we can see them. I might be interested on buying one.