Nxkharra
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@rockrunner what is the purpose of the bulk in front of saddle.
How did this win?
Could you please elaborate?
Compared to Ergon?
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How did this win?
Could you please elaborate?
Compared to Ergon?
Stefan Mikes
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It's OK. My brother riding 40-622 Marathon E+ found the optimum pressure to be 65 psi, and the maximum pressure for these tyres is 80 psi. He weighs 152 lbs.
rochrunner
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I don't notice the "bulk" when I'm on it. No elaboration -- it's just more comfortable for me, and that's about all I can say.
Copyrider
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I second the Selle Anatomica H2. I had one on my 2019 Vado and it was incredibly comfortable from Day 1. I've ordered another one for my new SL, too. It's moderately expensive, but it is a leather saddle and the leather is of excellent quality. Plus, right now, they're offering 25% off with a code on the homepage. Win-win.
Copyrider
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The tan saddle in the pic you posted actually appears to be a Selle Anatomica H1, rather than an H2. Similar performance and comfort with a different frame design and fixed, rather than user-changeable leather covering.
Really nice setup overall, regardless.
Alaskan
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I stand corrected. You are absolutely correct. I have the H2 on my Delight. The H1 has the leather riveted to the black steel frame with chromaloy rails, whereas the H2 has a cast aluminum frame with stainless rails and the leather has Chicago bolts and nuts for attachments allowing for a user swap out for new leather as needed.
Copyrider
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I have an H2 on order now for my recently purchased Vado SL 4.0. My previous ride, a regular Vado 4.0 was stolen... along with the H2 mounted on it.
I love the new SL, but its relatively hard saddle makes me eager for the new H2's arrival.
Nxkharra
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Which saddle does ado SL 4.0 has?
Copyrider
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SL has: Bridge Sport, Steel rails, 155mm.
Maybe my memory is failing me, but the Canopy Sport on the regular Vado was much more comfortable than this one. The Bridge Sport feels hard by comparison. Neither held a candle to the Selle Anatomica, though.
Stefan Mikes
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Sadly, not available in my region...
Sierratim
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I'm happy with the Canopy Sport on my Vado. This is probably the only bike where I haven't changed the saddle...
Copyrider
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I'm happy with the Canopy Sport on my Vado. This is probably the only bike where I haven't changed the saddle...
I was pretty happy with mine, too. I changed it mostly to customize the look.
The change on the SL is motivated by comfort, though.
Nxkharra
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Canopy Sport (and Canopy Comp) is a level 5 padding which is the softest they make and anything equal to that is their BG Comfort Gel but it is much wider and bulkier I think 180mm vs 153mm.
Canopy is not listed in Specialized site any longer.
Nxkharra
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What to do. Buy a new cheap ebike or buy this $US450 saddle??
I am sure it feels great. It looks great.
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Stefan Mikes
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One of the Forum members had noticed in one of earlier post it often was not the saddle that was uncomfortable but the saddle fit was wrong. How true.
I was constantly experimenting with the Selle Royal eZone saddle. I thought it was a waste of money. How wrong. After moving the saddle more forward and lowering the saddle's nose downwards a little bit, I have found the saddle I despised before turned out to be as comfortable as a custom-made horse saddle. No more stress in the perineal area, no pressure on the buttocks... Tested on a 46 km off-road ride. Of course, the full suspension of the bike contributes to the comfort but the same saddle (but wrongly fitted) on the same bike was a pita before.
I was constantly experimenting with the Selle Royal eZone saddle. I thought it was a waste of money. How wrong. After moving the saddle more forward and lowering the saddle's nose downwards a little bit, I have found the saddle I despised before turned out to be as comfortable as a custom-made horse saddle. No more stress in the perineal area, no pressure on the buttocks... Tested on a 46 km off-road ride. Of course, the full suspension of the bike contributes to the comfort but the same saddle (but wrongly fitted) on the same bike was a pita before.
Based on info in this thread I took advantage Selle Anotomica's spring sale and bought a new leather saddle for my Vado 4. In this Covid-19 stay at home every day era, I'm strive to ride 15-35 miles a day never taking a day off. My bike is keeping me sane. I'll admit I was a little nervous to switch anything up on my Vado, so I didn't install the new saddle for a couple of weeks. Today I installed it and took it for an easy 15 mile ride. I probably stopped about 10 times tweaking and adjusting it in every direction, but eventually I got to where I'm very happy with it. It's definitely more comfortable than the stock Vado 4 saddle. I'm looking forward to a longer ride and seeing how comfortable it really is.
Copyrider
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I believe the Bridge Sport is a level 3 padding, so that explains the difference I felt. Visually, the two saddles are almost indistinguishable.
Copyrider
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You'll be spoiled by that saddle in no time, especially on a Vado. That was my last setup and is my new one too, on a Vado SL. I'm a huge advocate of their design, quality and quick service. Being a California-made product is icing on the cake! Enjoy the ride...
Do you have the rear light that goes on the saddle? If so, hoe did you handle remounting the light?
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