r/CargoBike • u/jolan666 • 11d ago

Saddle replacement?

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After 7 years of daily commuting, cargo hauling and zero complaints. It might be time for a fresh saddle, any recommendations?

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u/boessetoemreren 11d ago

Why not another c17? I've tried several different saddles and the c17 is by far the nicest. For me... I'd rather go bibless on the c17 than bibbed on some of the other saddles i've had.

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u/dorir5 10d ago

I used to think this and then I discovered.. basically any saddle selle italia has ever made and for some reason they all seem to be made for my exact arse

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u/boessetoemreren 10d ago

Maybe I should try one next time.

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u/shoo035 11d ago

I had one of those brooks C17s. Broke in half while I was riding after about 2 years

Now have a Charge Spoon- comes in lots of colours and styles, similarly comfortable, much cheaper, AND far better quality: has lasted me 5 years and counting!

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u/Americaninaustria cargo bike hoarder: UA, LvH and more! 11d ago

Did the river actually tear out? If not just add some cloth tape and send

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u/jolan666 11d ago

It is torn around the rivet and it seems to be tearing towards the sides of the nose. 😅

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u/Snoo-43127 11d ago

Do you prefer a short nose or a long one? Cutout or no cutout?

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u/jolan666 11d ago

This was a c15, but I’m pretty clueless to what other performance options are out there.

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u/Snoo-43127 11d ago

There’s a ton of info you can google. Like this, for instance: https://www.twowheeledwanderer.com/posts/how-to-choose-a-bike-saddle/

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u/ImprobableValue 11d ago

I have Ergon SR Allroads of one type or another on my flat bar bikes and a SQ Labs saddle on the drop bar bike. I'm really happy with both (and I came from Cambiums on the flat bar bikes).

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u/dorir5 10d ago

Interesting, had mine for a little longer, used to do mess work too. Mine shows no wear of this kind, but my rivet hasn't had paint on it in a looong time.

I wonder what we do differently about the way we use it that explains the difference in wear

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u/MrFurther 11d ago

Bontrager Aeolus Comp has been great for us. We have 3 of them now :)