Chas Roberts DB rebuild. What saddle?

[NeilM]

I'm gathering the bits to rebuild my DB frame. As much as possible I am using UK made items (Hope hubs and BB, USE seatpost and bars, X-lite bar ends, Middleburn cranks etc), but when it comes to saddles, I'm at a bit of a loss.

I have never so much as looked at a Brooks, let alone sat on one, so I don't know what they are like. I have owned Flite titanium's before, and they did not suit, then there is of course the legendary Turbo (never owned one).

So, what would you suggest for a long legged 6 foot, 12 1/2 stone bloke who prefers to sit than stand, unless it's fast, technical and downhill.

 

[sinnerman]

Neil.....why dont you start a build thread for your roberts...?

 

[NeilM]

Nothing to show yet. Just a green and white frame with a hole where it shouldn't be.

I am taking lots of pictures though, so once things get moving I can post something worthwhile.

 

[Chris]

x-lite pss1?

 

[NeilM]

x-lite pss1?

What are they like? Comfy?

I know USE used to make (market) a saddle, anyone have any thoughts on that?

Of course I could try and find an old, well used Brooks, from what my son tells me, I don't want a new one, as he said until they have really worn in they are like (and I paraphrase this) 'introducing your gentlemanly parts repeatedly to large pieces of aggregate' :shock:

 

[Chris]

Yeah not bad, kinda flite shaped with a bit more padding.

 

[NeilM]

More padding is good.

I'll do some google hunting.

 

[andrewl]

Just go for something that fits your bum comfortably.

 

[NeilM]

Just go for something that fits your bum comfortably.

I would, but the choice is so huge I really don't know where to start.

 

[NeilM]

Followed an advert link on this forum to Charge's web site, and thence to Wiggle (drove past their place last week on business), and now have a Cro-mo rail Spoon on it's way in black.

I shall slap it on the Zaskar, and if I like it, it will either go on the DB, or I'll get the titanium rail version for the DB.

Anyway, got it sorted for now.