Wilbur ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #1 Posted November 29, 2021 I was thinking about throwing mine on Ebay. I think I will follow this one. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/165142778222?hash=item267346d16e:g:fGkAAOSwoeJhcpvI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #2 Posted November 29, 2021 Yowza that’s an expensive saddle! Is that model a limited edition? Why so pricey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #3 Posted November 29, 2021 Like Dick's Sports Authority, that is one of those words that requires some clarification before entering into an internet search,. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Yowza that’s an expensive saddle! Is that model a limited edition? Why so pricey? It is a limited edition but I paid 400 for mine. That seems really extreme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 29, 2021 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2021 Ditch it for that and buy an airplane. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #6 Posted November 29, 2021 I thought my $250 saddle was outrageous that’s just crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted November 29, 2021 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2021 Just for the record, I am not touching that thread title for a parody with a 10 foot pole, because I don't want to be banned 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Square Wheels Posted November 29, 2021 Popular Post Share #8 Posted November 29, 2021 I thought the subject matter was going to be a little different. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted November 29, 2021 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Zephyr said: Just for the record, I am not touching that thread title for a parody with a 10 foot pole, because I don't want to be banned Yes, tree swallows are trouble. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Square Wheels said: I thought the subject matter was going to be a little different. ...and yet, here you are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted November 29, 2021 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2021 While we are talking about saddles. I read some reviews on another site and thought it was impossible when they mentioned the Spoon Charge saddle back then for $20. I thought no way possible and even argued about it myself. I always enjoyed the Terry Fly Men's saddle. $60 back in 2005, $70 in 2010, $80 in 2014. Now it is up to $160 and I refuse to pay. They mentioned this one and I said no way. Then I tried it out last year, bought one for $24. LOVED IT! A little hard at first but a great shape and fit to my bones. Loved it so much, I ordered a second one 2 weeks later for $26. Then I ordered a third 2 weeks after that for $28. Good thing I only have 3 bikes of my own. They are up a bit now but still a great saddle. The more I ride it, the better it feels. Pretty happy I took my chance with this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #12 Posted November 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mr Beanz said: While we are talking about saddles. I read some reviews on another site and thought it was impossible when they mentioned the Spoon Charge saddle back then for $20. I thought no way possible and even argued about it myself. I always enjoyed the Terry Fly Men's saddle. $60 back in 2005, $70 in 2010, $80 in 2014. Now it is up to $160 and I refuse to pay. They mentioned this one and I said no way. Then I tried it out last year, bought one for $24. LOVED IT! A little hard at first but a great shape and fit to my bones. Loved it so much, I ordered a second one 2 weeks later for $26. Then I ordered a third 2 weeks after that for $28. Good thing I only have 3 bikes of my own. They are up a bit now but still a great saddle. The more I ride it, the better it feels. Pretty happy I took my chance with this one! The Charge Spoon is very similar in shape to the Fizik Aliante saddle which is a very popular shape that works for a lot of people. I have both and the Charge did start creaking over time. A dab of grease where the rails join the bottom frame solves it but my Fizik never creaked. But the Charge is also $100 less… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #13 Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: I thought my $250 saddle was outrageous that’s just crazy. That is pretty steep for a saddle! Which one did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #14 Posted November 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, ChrisL said: That is pretty steep for a saddle! Which one did you get? I got the BiSaddle, it is adjustable width to fit your sit bones. Made in Utah I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #15 Posted November 29, 2021 How much for the Brooks Spit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 29, 2021 Share #16 Posted November 29, 2021 European or African? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #17 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: Yes, tree swallows are trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #18 Posted November 29, 2021 25 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I got the BiSaddle, it is adjustable width to fit your sit bones. Made in Utah I believe. That’s right you did mention that. How’s it working for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #19 Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: That’s right you did mention that. How’s it working for you? It goes both ways..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #20 Posted November 29, 2021 I’m actually having a saddle dilemma. I have a freebie WTB MTB saddle on my Ritchey that is actually working for me. I’m looking at a Fizik Aliante but really don’t want to spend $130 for it. I am concerned that as I increase miles for the century I might need a more road specific saddle. But I really am not having any issues with the WTB up to 40 miles…. Hmm what to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2021 Share #21 Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: It goes both ways..... Somebody needs to smack you! 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #22 Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Somebody needs to smack you! 😂 agreed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 29, 2021 Share #23 Posted November 29, 2021 55 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I got the BiSaddle, it is adjustable width to fit your sit bones. Made in Utah I believe. I thought you dig chicks, what gives? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 29, 2021 Share #24 Posted November 29, 2021 Ok, honest question here... Why the hell would anybody buy an incredibly expensive, hard as hell, weighs as much as the space shuttle, super uncomfortable saddle? I get swayed by sentiment and a harkening for old-timey bikeyness as much as the next guy, but never for an inordinate amount of cash like that. It just seems odd is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 29, 2021 Share #25 Posted November 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I’m actually having a saddle dilemma. I have a freebie WTB MTB saddle on my Ritchey that is actually working for me. I’m looking at a Fizik Aliante but really don’t want to spend $130 for it. I am concerned that as I increase miles for the century I might need a more road specific saddle. But I really am not having any issues with the WTB up to 40 miles…. Hmm what to do. I ride a WTB saddle and it's worked for me for about 20 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted November 29, 2021 Share #26 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, ChrisL said: The Charge Spoon is very similar in shape to the Fizik Aliante saddle which is a very popular shape that works for a lot of people. I have both and the Charge did start creaking over time. A dab of grease where the rails join the bottom frame solves it but my Fizik never creaked. But the Charge is also $100 less… I have 3 of them, one with 2k and the other with 3k, the third only 200 or so. Not sure if one creaked or not. Couldn't figure out if it was the rails, the clamp, or the seat post/frame connection. I lubed everything and it went away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Share #27 Posted November 30, 2021 As a rider. A bike shop employee, etc. I am a fan of Specialized Body Geometry saddles. I’ve crushed a Brooks saddle and rode the hell out of a Romin Pro for t2 years and still going strong. When I need a new saddle, I will buy the same. Rides as good today as 12 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share #28 Posted November 30, 2021 56 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Ok, honest question here... Why the hell would anybody buy an incredibly expensive, hard as hell, weighs as much as the space shuttle, super uncomfortable saddle? I get swayed by sentiment and a harkening for old-timey bikeyness as much as the next guy, but never for an inordinate amount of cash like that. It just seems odd is all. It looks better on a steel frame, especially if your are having a custom steel frame made. The Swallow pictured is a titanium frame and a smaller saddle so weight isn't an issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted November 30, 2021 Share #29 Posted November 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: As a rider. A bike shop employee, etc. I am a fan of Specialized Body Geometry saddles. I’ve crushed a Brooks saddle and rode the hell out of a Romin Pro for t2 years and still going strong. When I need a new saddle, I will buy the same. Rides as good today as 12 years ago. Gina uses the Specialized Lady Dulce (?) with titanium rails. She used one for about a 6 months to a year (?), and even though all the talk about ti this and that, her seat rail broke. I was shocked but the shop replaced it no questions. I am a lot heavier and ride cheap cromo and have never broke a rail at my weight. I'm guessing good and bad in most products so I go for fit nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 30, 2021 Share #30 Posted November 30, 2021 I forgot to add that the Tokyo baseball team, the Yakuklt Swallows gave this shirt to the ladies as a promotional item. Not sure that corporate thought this through. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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