which lidl saddle ?

[footpump]

hi all lidls got some bike stuff this Thursday including saddles road mtb and comfort I believe.

there was a thread a while back where members gave views , but I cannot find it.

I bought the wide comfort saddle last time its ok but a bit wide.

from memory the trekking saddle ? or possible mtb got good reviews as regards comfort.

can someone give views

thank you

 

[AirJoe]

The trekking saddle (mid size) is the one that gets the good reviews.

 

[Nealh]

Thanks for the heads up as I need another lidl saddle, the Wittkop medicus gel is the trekking medium size saddle and is excellent. I will probably get two as they are so good and hopefully they will have some of the bike work stations as I haven't got one yet.

Checked their website and it says from Sunday 12th March for cycling offers, saddles are a bargain for £7.99 . No mention of work stations though .
On Thursday it is fitness/running gear and a tube (20 tabs) of zero to make up fruit drinks for £2.99 isn't bad comes in 3 flavours.

 

[LeighPing]

WITTKOP Bike Saddle1
£7.99each

• 3 year warranty
• Specialised Medicus 5-Zone design and gel cushioning provide greater comfort on long journeys
• Choose from City, Trekking or Mountain Bike designs

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=1092

 

[falmouthtony]

hi all lidls got some bike stuff this Thursday including saddles road mtb and comfort I believe.

there was a thread a while back where members gave views , but I cannot find it.

I bought the wide comfort saddle last time its ok but a bit wide.

from memory the trekking saddle ? or possible mtb got good reviews as regards comfort.

can someone give views

thank you

This is what I posted a couple of weeks ago :

"Another vote from me for the Lidl 'Witkopp Medicus' saddle when they have them in. Sensible price .. even if taking a gamble.
I know saddle comfort is subjective but over a period of time I notice quite a few people agree with me about their comfort.
At the last count they did three different models:
Mountain....thin and pointy .. uncomfortable for me

Trekking... bit wider and perfect for me

City ... really wide .. and again, surprisingly ..uncomfortable for me.

I've got the trekking version now on all three bikes (and a spare in a box!!)"

At £7.99 they are a steal in my opinion, HOWEVER, if you're a 100kg person like me, I've found they do eventually start to deform after a few hundred miles of rough ground use ... so unless you're fortunate enough to be lightweight and just use your bike on smooth surfaces I'd suggest you get a back up one.

 

[footpump]

thanks all trekking saddle it is then
sorry about the wrong date should be 12th

 

[Steve A]

None of them. Buy a charge saddle, cheap, well respected and good quality. I've had £150 saddles there were not as good at the charge saddles.

 

[Deere John]

They comes to Sweden on the 27th! I'll camp outside Lidl then, need a few more. Have already a trekking and one sport. They are great, especially at that price. Like the trekking most.

 

[Nealh]

Picked up two trekking saddles this morning and fitted them.
My local lidl was quite busy around the offer bins.

 

[footpump]

first through the door today at local lidls, they only had 10 saddles in total (all types) 1 trekking saddle just fitted to my bike .

 

[Tabs]

Got the trekking one today, try it out tomorrow.

 

[gray198]

Got trekking saddle this morning. Fitted and just got back from 20mile ride. Very comfortable. Seems nicely made.

 

[falmouthtony]

first through the door today at local lidls, they only had 10 saddles in total (all types) 1 trekking saddle just fitted to my bike .

Likewise at Falmouth. 2 trekking and about 6 of the wide city ones left at 10.15 this morning!

 

[Benjahmin]

Me too! Bought two at Carmarthen today, one for my bike and one for the guest bike. ( Really wanted a white one for the carrera, but they only had that in the narrow saddle.) Fitted this evening yet to try them. Bought the computer too for the guest bike. Can't beat these prices.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

Bagged myself 2 trekkers as well yesterday from the Wallasey store early doors.
As mentioned seem to be good quality for the price.
Looking forward to trying it out on my Greenway tonight.

 

[Benjahmin]

18 mile test ride today, massive difference ! At this rate my bum will outrange my battery