Same saddle for road and mtb?

[Becky]

I find that I can ride saddles on my mtb that don't work for me on the road bike. The mtb saddle is a good starting point, but don't be surprised if it's not perfect.

[Penny4]

Congrats on your new bike!

I hated the bontrager saddle on my new Lexa also. I asked my LBS guy about moving my old hybrid saddle over to the Lexa. He said give it a shot, but don't be surprised if it didn't work, because my position would be much different on the road bike.

I tried it. He was right.

Can't hurt to give it a shot though!

[lph]

I like a shorter and more slippery saddle on my mtb, so that I can get behind it more easily going down steep descents. The saddle on my road bike is too long and flat for that, but I can shift around a little on longer rides. But there's not a huge difference. If I could only find one comfortable saddle I'd use it for everything.

[OakLeaf]

If the saddle you pulled off your MTB is working, then it's working! What's the longest ride you've done with it on the road bike so far?

My experience is limited to my hybrid, but I'd agree with the others that a different riding position might mean different saddle needs. If you can go two to three hours with the same saddle on your road bike and no problems, I'd say you're good for the long haul. If you start to get any chafing or pressure at all at that distance, I'd keep looking.