The Best Saddles for Bikepacking - How to GO Bikepacking Series - Ep 2

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Soma Wolverine Parts list
⋆ Stem - Specialized Multicomp:
⋆ Headset
Top Cup: Cane Creek ViscoSet

[muddydog]

Brilliant tip on how to measure your sitbones!

[AdventuresWithDaniel]

I'm a fan of brooks but another favorite is the wtb volt. Inexpensive, durable, options for carbon rails, it's been a great saddle!

[RobertWilliams-oxhz]

I absolutely love the Selle Anatomica. I have them on most of my bikes. They're heavy but I think the comfort is worth it. At least to me. It's the only saddle I can be in all day without getting sore.

[aucourant]

I finally settled on the Brooks England B17 Carved (the one with the carved hole and stitching). I just haven't found anything as comfortable (right from the start even before breaking in) and it is relatively light. I previously had the Brooks B17 without the carved hole and I really can't tell any difference between the two. I cycle in a more upright position and find this type of saddle suits this style very well. I recommend either of the B17s.

[sabergo]

I've used all of those listed, except the Specialized. Current favorite is an ISM PR saddle (noseless).

[hellothere]

I have the same size and color wolverine. I also have two Cambiums, and both feel like sitting on a brick. Once a year I swap them on to my bikes just to see if my butt has changed.

[seanhayes]

Great video. Balanced approach to the broad discussion of saddles. I have a Brooks B17 on my gravel bike, and like it. Considering a cambium c17 for my road bike. Been curious about them for a while. What did you think about the cambium?

[Mingr]

At 2:46 I swear I recognize the southwest commuter trail 😁

[daveg]

Seats are inherently difficult as the good ones can be expensive and you usually need to ride them a while to know if right for you. The sit bone cardboard trick seems clever. Will give it a try. What did you and Kate think about the stock saddle on the Diverge? I was surprised how small it looks.

[gregh]

Whoa, that saddle on the SOMA slammed forward? Maybe a bike fit is in order.

[abrin]

Personally, Brooks B17 but I guess anything leather would work as they mold to you - after the first 250 painful miles.

[mortlow]

I ride a brooks c13 143 carved on my cross bike and a repente quasar on my road bike (both steel frames) . I was complete surprised about the repente saddle. I never have hear before from this saddle brand but saw a review on road cc.they say: very good comfort, 170 g light, titanium rails, top quality made in italy and 90-100€ very cheap for a high quality light road saddle made in europe...
I have this saddle for 2 years now use it with all kind of pants and in every weather. This saddle still looks like new, is super comfy and light....I like the brooks too (looks better 😅)but the repente is my best saddle so far...

[TheSandkastenverbot]

Still haven't found the perfect saddle yet but the Brooks Swift and Wittkopp Medicus were the best so far.

[Incorruptus]

I use a stem from SR Suntour ( - Spiral shock dampener saddle post, adjustable damping force, SP12 NCX 50mm shock length, Ø 27, 2x350mm post, black version (can get them in aluminium finish), can get them in various widths for various frames also thicker than this one). And on it I use a aluminium bridged saddle. With survives it...perfectly fine, even for some down hilling a bit even without use of dropper, must say I don't travel 10K miles on it, so maybe that is a reason. But some longer rides. And without back packs. With a backpack leads to needing a much stronger upgrade to other materials like shown in the video indeed. Yet I don't want to say anything really bad about aluminium, it is made for a specific application though, which is correct I guess.

But it without it is sure enough resistible is my experience But I am not a stunt driver, more like a MTB traveler/tour/gravel/with here and there a more challenging surface is all. Saying my idea of aluminium is more or less based, on what kind of rides you want it to use it on, what it's maximum capacity must be to carry, how comfortable it has to be, how long and varied the rides are, the more dependable it needs to be, just like with off road, and heavy terrains, unexpected routes, etc. It depends on what and how your ride your bike, what type of bike, and the load. I will personally add that I like it to have good looks as well. I often use a brooks or a Selle Italia, leather saddle. Always fine, just needs a cover on it when it rains, which ways a 4.something grams.

[jimihenrik]

I got a question for all those fellow bike tourers who use a leather saddle. I know that you are supposed to protect the saddle from rain by placing a cover on it when leaving the bike outside. But what about riding in bad weather? Do you have to protect the saddle while riding through rain or snow?

[coreyreeder]

Miss your videos man. I hope you’re still enjoying some rides though

[janmorren]

Did anyone told you that you have the voice of… Steve Jobs? Just that you know. Great voice and great comments.

[grumpy-dad]

I need 1 to stop my ass bone aching like a mother. Especially on the second half of a journey.

[danielekirylo]

I used a various saddles in my life, none that made me enjoy riding bicycles. I hate saddles despite I love cycling.

[HLS]

That image transitioning in the video was annoying.