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I ended up buying the WTB Koda titanium seat, Sorry to piss off everyone HAHAHAHA

 

Let me know how it is for you. What size did you get

 

I got wide.

 

That’s what I would get too. Definitely report back to me.

what issues were you having on the specialized seat?

 

Ergon convert here too. Enduro sm.
In all fairness, my ass ain’t picky.

 

@jjones.yota ass likes them girthy

 

I agree with all of the Ergon converts. Best saddle I’ve run and like you @jjones.yota I’m 225. I run the larger size, I think M/L. Had an SM Pro on the last bike, just ordered an SM Enduro. @jjones.yota ive a got a Deity Speedtrap saddle in Stealth if you’d like to try it. I could send it your way.

Also, I’ve got a Deity Circuit seat clamp in Orange, size 36.4 if anybody wants it. Not much of a bling guy so went back to all black on the bike. First person to DM your address I’ll send it your way this week.


Also have a set of Deity Knuckledusters in orange (good shape) and a brand new set of Bontrager grips in orange. Not going to use them so rather give them away then throw them away. DM if interested.

 

Girth likes girth.

 

Im in a similar boat. Just dont feel its a need or necessity for me. 4/6 in my house have had it not including me so i am comfortable continuing taking my chances. Ill bet on my good health before putting something in my system with unknown outcomes which may come years later.

 

Didnt realize i came so late to the covid convo . Nobody answer - no need to pollute our bike thread

 

Alright gotta keep this train moving along.

Anyone got recommendations on saddles?

 

I recommend the raceface Chesters for flat pedals. Affordable, grippy, and come in a lot of colors.

 

Damn, looks like i9 Enduro 305 v3's went up in price by $100. Now $1455

 

Torches are cheap! And plentiful

 

Just put new tires on the BMX and broke them in on this wall.
2.4" Odyssey Broc tires front and rear.

 

Got those MTX Red Label pads and have a couple more mellow rides on them. So far so good. Haven't had a chance to test pure power or fade resistance on steep terrain yet but decent initial bite and quiet so far.

Which reminds me @jjones.yota regarding guide r brakes....I really thought mine were in need of a bleed. As soon as I got a block in there the levers felt great and didn't need a bleed. The new pads really brought the lever pull needed to bite point way back out. I really think what makes them feel kinda shitty is not having a bite point adjustment as the pads wear down. I need to play around with what brings them back when pads are about half worn.

 

After I got mine bled at the bike shop they were way better. Still hate that there isn’t a bite point adjustment though. After feeling some of the other guys brakes they are clearly just not a great brake. Sufficient, but not great.

 

That's pretty much spot on. I haven't tried the higher end Guides with bite point adjustment so can't say how much that would help. I was really planning on some Code RSC brakes to upgrade, but probably won't throw the money at this bike as I'm thinking about a new bike next year.

 

Kind of on topic to the discussion -- I lowered my seat post about 1/8-1/4" yesterday and felt much better. I wasn't getting chaffing but I think I'm more comfy in the saddle now.

 

Thats what @jjones.yota needs to do before he buys this killer deal of a saddle!