Saddle Question

[bruce282]

I just picked up a cross bike. The saddle feels very different than that on my Trek MTB. I still need to make sure the height and fore-aft are correct, but since my main use will be on the road will I have problems if I use a saddle designed for a MTB on a cross (or even a road) bike? I'm assuming :hammertime: a saddle is a saddle is a saddle. I know what works for one doesn't always work for another.

I guess it's time to get another under seat bag for the tube and patches and stuff.


Thanks,

Bruce

[pirate]

See this thread... (http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=11940&highlight=Brooks)

[tuba_transport]

Not sure how you plan to ride the cross bike, butt for me long 3+ hour spins on a road bike seated leaves me wanting a road oriented saddle with less give.

For MTB riding which is bumpier, has more stops, involves much more time out of the saddle I prefer a bit more padding and give.

Saddles are like tires in that there are dozens of great choices and everyone has a favorite. Here is what I like for me.

Road: Specialized Toupe Gel
MTB: WTB Laser V SLT

[eloach]

I guess it's time to get another under seat bag for the tube and patches and stuff.



Having tried 6 different under the seat bags on an MTB and completely abandoned them after having every single one bust open and dump $30-$50 worth of stuff all over the trail never to be seen again...

Put the seat bag on the crossbike and keep your stuff in your hydro when you MTB.

I am a slow learner (6x is just stupid). Don't be like me.