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 "A lifesaver!" May 2009 "New kit – ..... uber-comfy Rido R2 saddle! I want to applaud the makers of the Rido saddle from the bottom of my heart and the heart of my bottom; a lifesaver!!" July 2010 "As promised, a pic of the saddle and my finisher's medal after this year's Ironman Switzerland, and one of me crossing the line just to prove I didn't pinch someone else's medal!!" H.D (Ms), Downton, Wiltshire, UK "Glad I made the purchase" "I've got about 600 km on the RIDO R2. It took a while to get used to but I am really enjoying it. Glad I made the purchase." B.M, Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada "The R2 is excellent" "I haven’t replied to your email before now, because I wanted to test it on my solo end to end trip, and you’ll be glad to know that I had no problems at all. A fantastic trip from John O’Groats to Lands End covering 965 miles, completed in 12 days. Earlier in the year I had a small problem with Prostatitis, and was very relieved to discover your saddle. I did purchase your original saddle, but found it too uncomfortable, but the R2 is excellent! Your saddle, together with good cycling shorts, and loads of udder cream, guaranteed a pain free trip, thus preventing my back side resembling the Japanese flag. I have, and will continue to recommend your saddle to anyone who complains of pain filled cycling experiences." G.J, Newport, Powys, Wales, UK "I'm pain free" "Hi! I've been training for my first ironman triathlon but have had issues with tailbone pain. I tried numerous saddles to no avail and then stumbled upon the RIDO saddle while reading an internet blog. I have been using it for over a month now and I'm pain free. Thanks!!!" (Ms) S.W, Dearborn, Michigan, USA  "The big grin was instant" "A thorough endorsement from a lady. This one in particular was sufferring almost unrideable lady problems on a previous saddle. I put the R2 on for her, straight after a ride when things were at their worst, and the big grin was instant. Did 7 hours the day after with no ill effects. Winner!" S.M, Cardiff, Wales, UK (http://1000milesofsmiles.blogspot.com/)    "After a few miles my ass was so happy I could not believe it"  "I was reduced to riding, maintaining, carrying a plastic bags for the rain using a LEATHER Brooks seat for years. Absolutely gave up trying anything else. Until I bought a folding bicycle in Singapore and the shop had these RIDO saddles) in stock. Being a plastic guy, loving the simplicity of design and knowing ALL cushioned gel/ foam seats SUCK I was interested enough to have the shop swap out the more expensive saddle on the bike I knew wouldn't work for one of these. After a few miles my ass was so happy I could not believe it. Bought another before leaving Singapore for another bike back in Phnom Penh. "Later ordered the new R2 model. Also a winner! "I've ridden this one a lot also but for the last year it's on the folding bike hanging on the porch with a bag over it and I'm riding the old model. Don't ask me why? They are both the best I've ever sat on. But you know me. I'm such a sucker for SIMPLICITY!!! The 1st one I bought is finally showing signs of failure after many years of daily use. Absolutely no complaints. I'm still using it. Being an ex-manufacture of boats I would want to see how my products eventually failed no matter how badly they were abused. As in way beyond any reasonable expectation of level / life of service. Being 125Kilos I am amazed the seat lasted as long as it did. Also, while I do try and keep the saddle out of the sun. This is Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Heat and UV are tough on plastics. The $120 Brooks Saddle's leather failed in a little over a year?? As in totally busted. The original saddle is no longer manufactured but is still in stock. I'm thinking of ordering a few more of the original. Not because I think they are any better. Maybe they are not?? It's an emotional thing more then anything else. That silly affection for things simple. At 65, not sure how long I'll be riding bicycles and damn sure I don't want to run out of Rido bicycle seats in my life time. "Everyone may as well go for the new model from the RIDO factory. It may be a bit more comfortable for cruising with friends where you tend to have more weight on your butt than legs. Most my riding is series of 5 to 10 mile sprints around Phnom Penh. I might put the new one on a bicycle I was setting up for a few weeks touring where I'd be in the saddle for a few hours at a time. 4 to 6 hours a day." T.S, Phnom Penh, Cambodia "They are the most comfortable saddles we have ever used" "I saw an article in Adventure Cycling magazine and went from there to your website and read every word. I ordered two R2 saddles for our road tandem and after about 100 miles, placed another order for our off road tandem. They are the most comfortable saddles we have ever used. My wife has had problems with conventional saddles the last few years and she is very happy riding on these saddles. We rode across the USA 5 years ago and our trip would have been much more pleasant with the R2 saddles. Long story short, everything you say in your description of the saddles is true." D.M & L.M, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA  "Help!" "Hello I am the owner of a small bicycle shop in Lufkin, Tx. One of our club members purchased one of the R2 saddles and loves it. Now everyone wants one! What would it take to become a distributor here across the pond?" G.T, Pedalocity Bicycles and Tours, Lufkin, Texas, USA "Very pleased with our saddles – but how do you pronounce the name? As in read, eye, or rid ? J.G, Welshpool, Wales, UK "I don't even know that it's there" "Hi folks - seems like you're making a great product and actively looking to keep it great. I learned of the Rido saddle from a friend in India (it's probably the only one in that country!) who is an ultra-long-distance cyclist. He recently took part in the Race Across America, but was unfortunately knocked out by pneumonia four days in. When he first got it and I asked how he liked it, he responded "I don't even know that it's there". On the third day he switched to a regular saddle hoping to alleviate the inevitable saddle sores from such an effort, and almost instantly switched back! I am a recreational cyclist who just purchased my first road bike, and got the saddle for that purpose. I have been very impressed and have recommended it to several of my friends, one of whom will most certainly order one as soon as she tries it. *grin* Thanks for all your support!" Suzanne A., Seattle, Washington, USA  edscobleLondon Fixed-rear & Single-speed  http://www.lfgss.com/thread6261-641.html "There isn't any pressure on the genitals at all" "Just an update: I've recieved the Rido seat and installed in on my current bike. After getting the adjustment right I am very happy with it. I've only gone for a few rides (longest being 2.5 hrs) but I have good expectations from it. I can slide my finger between the seat nose and my pereninium when no one is looking so there isnt any pressure on the genitals at all." Luke Perry-Gore: 'Touring bike build' - 'Crazy Guy On A Bike' forum. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/forum/board/message/?o=RrzKj&thread_id=173961&v=c&page=1&nested=0 "When will the Rido R2 be back in stock? I love mine and now my wife wants one as well (actually, I want mine back). T.W, Napa, California, USA |
