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Have always suffered from a numb willy by the end of a long climb, regardless of the bike, change of position, having had a fair few saddles over the years. Even suffered on the ebike when not having to push as hard.
Now have a Nukeproof Horizon Enduro on both my main bikes and it's completely cured. Obviously saddles are subjective to the individual, but for me, it can't be a co-incidence that after all these years, it's worked on two of my bikes.
Excuse rubbish pics - all I could find online that wasn't a WEBP file
How is it different from previous saddles?
I'm always interested in saddle 'science' although having now fitted Fizik Antares on all my bikes I'm beginning to wonder if it's the 'wrong' saddle for me 😭
How is it different from previous saddles?
I’m always interested in saddle ‘science’ although having now fitted Fizik Antares on all my bikes I’m beginning to wonder if it’s the ‘wrong’ saddle for me 😭
Maybe the pressure relief cut out is bigger/better than others I've tried, but other than that, it looks like quite a small saddle and the real noticeable difference being (whether it's a factor or not), is the wider part of the saddle being 3/4 of the way back, rather than right at the back. Have a look at some promo pics and find one directly from above
Last saddle I had was a Bel Air V3 and really didn't like that for a few reasons - but mostly the big turn up at the rear. Which you'd think would be quite beneficial for climbing.
This saddle is (supposedly) designed by Sam Hill and there is some of his thinking behind the design in some of the reviews, I'll try and find one and stick it up
Obviously saddles are subjective to the individual,
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Last time I did that was a Charge Spoon and it was the most uncomfortable thing ever for me
I went with the hype and ran Spoons on a couple of bikes for years - generally got on with them. Apart from the numb bits obviously
When you posted your new bike pics a while back I asked what saddle that was, because it 'looks' right & I'd quite like to give one a go.
At the time you replied, so thanks for that.
I use a variety of saddles. I've got a WTB on my hardtail, a Specialized BG something on my full-sus, a Specialized Avatar Comp on my turbo, a Shimano PRO Stealth on my road bike and a Sonda Kura on my Camino gravel bike.
The Sonder probably works best for me - short length with a broad flat sitting area & a decent relief channel.
I should really consolidate them a bit, but don't really feel that any of them are perfect. That Nukeproof one looks like an amalgamation of all the bits that I like about my other saddles, so I should give one a try.
That Nukeproof one looks like an amalgamation of all the bits that I like about my other saddles, so I should give one a try.
They 'were' a bargain, but CRC prices change daily it seems
I got one when they were £20, mainly because the nose of my Scoop was catching the crotch of my trousers occasionally. Really comfy, seem very well made, I like the looks and they don't snag me trews! Wish I'd bought three of them
I generally get on with most saddles, but I'd always advise folks to try the Spesh BG saddles, they seem to suit many/varied bum shapes. But its always a relief (pun intended) when you find one that works for you.
Buy a couple so when they change it (you know they will) you'll have a spare or two
I got one cheap on CRC and like it.
Specialized BG sized appropriately for my sit bones (143mm width I think) cured it for me. I've had the same saddle for over 10 years and it's been on every MTB I've had in that time.
Cheers Vlad 👍
I used to run Charge spoons because that's what everyone tells you to do when you start riding but when my ebike arrived a few years ago with a Prologo Proxim that was 155mm it was a game changer! I went to get measured in my LBS and low and behold I'm told a 155 saddle is where I need to be, now when ever I sit of a Charge Spoon I wonder how I manage for 1 ride, let alone years.
Specialized Saddles for me. Had phenoms on the MTb's for a number of years, power arc's on the skinny tyred bikes. No numbs bits after 6 hours in the saddle.
When you find a saddle that really works for you buy a spare.
It’s not all about the saddle:
Make sure that the stem matches in size.
There are stems that can tilt.
‘Delta’ brand stem risers.
Lots of spacers under your stem.
The idea is to shift your weight back, taking pressure off your perineum.
An added bonus is that you’re taking the pressure off your carpal tunnels.
Interesting. I must be lucky as I've got Spoons on 4 bikes and don't suffer this problem.
I never did get why everyone recommended Charge Spoons the kick up at the back always seemed to be incompatible with actual mountainbiking where you might need to drop off the back of the saddle.
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When you find a saddle that really works for you buy a spare.
They don't make my favourite anymore (Selle San Marco Dirty Pro ). It's light, flat, narrow and has quite deep sides so it doesn't cut into the insides of your thighs when cranked over. Can ride it all day without any issues and for me it's perfect. Just wish they were still available.
The Prime Doyenne shorty looks very similar and comes in a 155mm width as well. Still £60 although that is with Ti rails.
I bought a Nukeproof Horizon Enduro saddle primarily because it has a really low stack height and allowed me to use a particular dropper as a result, but I'd agree that it does seem a decently comfortable perch all round, though I've never had a 'numb bits' issue generally. But yeah, it's very individual. I mostly run Fabric Scoops and find them pretty good. Arione or Fabric Line on the road bike.
But anyway, mainly just wanted to flag up that the Horizon has a very low stack height, which is great if you're trying to maximise dropper travel.
Of the saddles I’ve tried, this Nukeproof Horizon Enduro is also the best fit I’ve found for myself. I think a couple of others I’ve had featured slightly superior padding material, but ultimately the right shape trumps everything for me.
Funnily enough for me, I found out I've got a lasses backside and I've always been running seats that aren't wide enough.
Learned this and bought a wtb rocket which was the comfiest saddle I've ever had until it wasn't, started getting numbness in my feet, gooch and nether regions after about 6 months/400 miles of use, decided to go all out and went to the lbs to be measured properly and get a digital seat recommendation, left with a specialized power expert.
It's not as comfy at all I actually have a sore booty afterwards on the sit bones but, my bits don't go numb as fast and usually when they do numb it's because my pants have slipped down a bit so my seating position is slightly changed