What does a white saddle look like a year later?

Triathlon Forum
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I’m thinking of buying one of those slick looking white saddles.

Do they only look nice for a few months? After a year or so will it look dirty and slimy?

Thoughts from those out here that have purchased one?

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I’ll let you know after this season is over… It’s holding up ok so far.

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My SLR was already a bit used when I got it. It still looks similar after several months. I was thinking about doing a little warm soapy water light scrub soon.

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I had a white saddle on my road bike which I rode maybe 2 times a week for a couple of years and that held up pretty well.

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This one is about a year and a half old. Some wear and some road schmutz on it.

http://i15.tinypic.com/4ue1a8l.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/67s7rq1.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/6gsqn29.jpg

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OK I’m sold.

they appear to hold up quite well.

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I had the specialized toupe and no problems with the saddle coloring - just that I broke two of them in a year and a half

it’s the white bar tape that’s a pain to keep clean
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**it’s the white bar tape that’s a pain to keep clean **

That’s kinda what lead me to be concerned about white saddles. Especially with my dirty a$$ on the saddle all the time.

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Hopefully not brown;-)
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I have a toupe with no issues after a year, even with heavy sweat and chamois butter.

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well i guess the tape’s not that bad if you don’t mind taking the time to actually clean it…