True cyclist: turned on by saddles

[shootingstar]

I can't explain it but I do like to check out what's new in bike saddles, even though I can't ride on a saddle too narrow since I'm more upright.

But check out this dark blue Terry saddle with constellation: http://www.terrybicycles.com/Saddles/Womens-Endurance Just so awesome-looking. I know, I'm not being practical since one has to try to the saddle.

My partner has a predominately red Italia Selle men's saddle which I've always told him it looks sexy.

[emily_in_nc]

But check out this dark blue Terry saddle with constellation: http://www.terrybicycles.com/Saddles/Womens-Endurance Just so awesome-looking. I know, I'm not being practical since one has to try to the saddle.

Oooh, that is gorgeous! And I happen to know that Terry Butterfly saddles work very well for me indeed. Currently I am using Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow, but the are the exact same width and profile and the Terry Butterfly, which I always used before. I hope I remember about this one when I am next in the market for a new saddle!

[rebeccaC]

And I happen to know that Terry Butterfly saddles work very well for me indeed.

i did a few hundred miles on my butterfly and bought another one just incase they discontinued or redesigned it.....still using that first one on my seven.

[emily_in_nc]

i did a few hundred miles on my butterfly and bought another one just incase they discontinued or redesigned it.....still using that first one on my seven.

It's such a classic I don't think it will ever be discontinued, though they do keep adding new patterns and matterials. I was riding a Terry Butterfly back in 2003 on my Terry Isis bike and have had several since. They are the real flagship of the Terry line! My DH loves the Terry Fly and has been riding those for years as well.

[IBrakeforPastry]

I saw that blue saddle and thought it would look sharp on my bike. But I sometimes do better with men's saddles. I just got a Fly yesterday and put it on my bike this morning. It's on the trainer, so it's easy to test it out and adjust.

[Crankin]

I thought the Terry Falcon was my saddle for years until my LBS convinced me to try the Specialized Oura when I got my Silque.
I had had a lot of soft tissue issues with the Falcon, but less than the first 2 saddles I had when i started riding. I had absolutely no soft tissue pain from day one with the Oura, but it did take me a couple of months to get used to rear end. Now, I love it.
I can truthfully say nothing about the way a saddle looks thrills me. I only care about the way it feels.

[IBrakeforPastry]

Interesting, Crankin. I was thinking about the Falcon, as well, if the Fly doesn't work out.

[emily_in_nc]

I thought the Terry Falcon was my saddle for years until my LBS convinced me to try the Specialized Oura when I got my Silque.
I had had a lot of soft tissue issues with the Falcon, but less than the first 2 saddles I had when i started riding. I had absolutely no soft tissue pain from day one with the Oura, but it did take me a couple of months to get used to rear end. Now, I love it.
I can truthfully say nothing about the way a saddle looks thrills me. I only care about the way it feels.

The Oura looks like an interesting saddle, Crankin! I am kind of behind the times on this sort of thing as I haven't bought a new bicycle (only used) for quite a few years. So I guess I am kind of old school. I would certainly be open to trying a different type of saddle, especially if I were buying a new bike. I lust after a Silque!

[Crankin]

I've never been as happy as I am with any other bike. But, I should have switched saddles years ago, long before I bought my Silque! The LBS owner told me exactly how I would feel with the Oura, including the fact that it would take up to 3 months for my bum to get used to it. His wife, also confirmed this and said she didn't believe him, either. I bought another Oura for my Guru, after I realized that nothing was hurting...

[ny biker]

Because of this thread I looked at the saddles when I was in the LBS the other day. And discovered that Bontrager no longer makes the saddle I've been using for years. So it will be back to endless painful testing of new saddles when my current one wears out.

Btw Bontrager has done a 180 -- from no saddles with cutouts to all saddles with cutouts.

[Trek420]

Oooh, that is gorgeous! And I happen to know that Terry Butterfly saddles work very well for me indeed. Currently I am using Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow, but the are the exact same width and profile and the Terry Butterfly, which I always used before. I hope I remember about this one when I am next in the market for a new saddle!

Thanks! Now you've done it. I need another bike that matches that saddle.

[Aromig]

Love my Oura too. The first month made my lower back sore, but after that everything was great. The only issue I've had was a bit of chafing after 100 miles -- until I realized I could go down one size! doh.