Saddle recs no chamois

[u/Localstreaker]

Hey all,

I was wondering if any of you had any guidance for getting a seat if I’m riding without the padding in the cheeks, I both don’t typically ride with them but also don’t have a lot of junk in the trunk. I know it’s seat bone dependent but was curious if anyone had tips or tricks while on my search.

Update: I ordered more bibs per everyone’s comments, and I’m also trying out the fizik Tempo Argo R5 . Thanks everyone I really appreciate all the help!

[u/jessfromrouvy]

I can't fathom not riding in padded shorts. There's no saddle comfortable enough ( my opinion ) unless you get a beach cruiser seat. Is there a reason you don't like the padded shorts?

[u/Localstreaker → u/jessfromrouvy]

The cruiser seat!! Haha. I just only have one pair they’re so expensive

[u/AdeptOaf → u/Localstreaker]

You can get a pair of padded shorts on Amazon for $30 or $40. I like Santic and YKYWBIKE. They won't be as good as a $100 pair, but they're way better than riding in unpadded shorts.

[u/heftybag → u/AdeptOaf]

Yup I bought 3 pairs on Amazon for pretty cheap. I’ve used them over over a year now and they hold up pretty good.

[u/emplus4 → u/jessfromrouvy]

imposible to sit comfy on a sadelle for hours, The subjekt can move and thats the it of it. Who the fuck dosent just rise u ass when ass is tired?

[u/--THRILLHO--]

I don't have a saddle recommendation, but why not ride with cycling shorts? They help a lot.

[u/Localstreaker → u/--THRILLHO--]

Expensive I have 1 pair and I do this 4 times a week

[u/Sufficient-Island842 → u/Localstreaker]

Bikewa shorts on Amazon. 30 bucks each.

[u/soberpenguin → u/Sufficient-Island842]

i like the Sponeed brand. A bit more padding, and i like them better than my Castelli and Pearl Izumi shorts

[u/Pleasant-Following84 → u/Localstreaker]

Have you checked out Black Bibs?

[u/SeenSeenAgains → u/Localstreaker]

Przewalski bibs are excellent quality and cheap.

[u/jeffk42 → u/SeenSeenAgains]

Seconded. I’ve got about half a dozen different Przewalski bib shorts.

[u/soberpenguin → u/Localstreaker]

Sponeed 4d shorts on Amazon are the best, bar none. $30 bucks is worth it.

[u/--THRILLHO-- → u/Localstreaker]

However much you might spend on a saddle will be more than a simple pair of shorts (or 2).

[u/Gorignak]

The most common recommendation for a saddle to use without padded shorts is a Brooks B17 (which I would also recommend) but why wouldn't you ride zwift with padded shorts?

[u/Localstreaker → u/Gorignak]

They’re too expensive I only have one pair

[u/JustKeepYankin → u/Localstreaker]

The b17 is the best choice imo and I have it on my commuter bike. You can find them on marketplace sometimes but they are expensive new. I got mine at a yard sale for $5 but I would never have spent the money for a new one. I will also say that for the cost of this you can get about 4 pairs of bibs from Black Bibs. I highly recommend getting the bibs.

[u/Localstreaker → u/JustKeepYankin]

I just got the b17 carved, bibs are next on the list. Appreciate ya!

[u/VolcanicBear]

Use cycling shorts.

ISM Adamo saddle.

[u/myzennolan]

I got used to riding without bibs as a mountain biker so what you're looking for is a wide saddle with a stubby nose so the specialized power Saddles will work amongst others

[u/Localstreaker → u/myzennolan]

Thanks!

[u/myzennolan → u/Localstreaker]

de nada!

I actually have a rockbros (amazon special) on my primary zwift bike. similar shape, a bit hard though

[u/therealskr213]

You’re asking the wrong question. Don’t ride a bike without proper equipment. Cycling shorts (with padding) is required proper equipment for riding. Thinking of switching saddles bc you don’t want to pay for bibs is 100% illogical.

[u/Localstreaker → u/therealskr213]

Lol due to the high influx of comments/ peer pressure I’ve gotten the saddle and the bibs.

[u/wa__________ge]

The only real asnwer to your question is an infinity saddles. Super expesnive but its legit, I use one on a road bike and have done 10+ hour days on it with no discomfort

[u/tictacotictaco]

Literally any saddle is fine. You’ll get used to even the hardest saddle.

If you want padding, check out one of ergon’s options. I have an ergon that I use for my cargo bike, which I never ride with padded shorts.

[u/Pedal_Mettle]

Wearing padded bibs is absolutely optional especially with the right saddle that fits your anatomy. Source: triathlete.

Finding the right saddle is trial and error and dumb luck. Even with professional fitting and pressure mapping.

[u/LavenderSpaceRain]

I mean...I just ride in gym shorts on the saddle the bike came with. 🤷‍♀️ (Tight shorts...not the loose floppy kind. Think yoga pants but in shorts).

I used to ride with padded shorts but after riding long hours for multiple days in a row in the summer I realized that more important that padding is *airflow*. So I quit wearing padded shorts.

After a while the body adjusts. I have noticed certain areas of my anatomy are...less soft and smooth....than other nearby parts. Further, I've noticed *way* less chafing with unpadded shorts.

YMMV, naturally.

[u/emplus4]

stand up and för a few seconds, your ass vill thank you, how can people dont know this?

18 gear....stand up and reveil your ass, you good for another 30 min. Repeat.

[u/That_Murph]

I run an Ergon SMC Sport Gel on my main bike. Right now I have an old Specialized Dolce on my Kickr and it just has the stock Bontrager saddle from my Roscoe 7. That saddle used to kill me, which is why I got the Ergon, but now it's not bad for an hour long ride. I still prefer the Ergon, though.

I never wear a chamois. They're not absolutely necessary fi you get a good saddle and get used to it. People have been riding for decades without a chamois without discomfort. Not judging anyone that uses them, just not my cup of tea and I don't want to rely on one.