General: Concor vs. Turbo

Same saddle pretty much once it's under your ass. Pick the one that costs less.

I have one of each...love them both. Prefer the concor

Both are sick, but i'm partial to the turbo. Bidding on one on ebay right now.

I had two Concors a couple months ago I bought off eBay. Ended up selling them both as I just couldn't "adapt." I just couldn't find a comfortable spot on them as appealing as the shape was. I felt my movement around the saddle was pretty limited and it just never got comfortable for me.

Still looking to score a Turbo at some point though, partially cause I wanted one as a BMX kid way back when.

Got tired of saddle-shopping and went for a pseudo-Regal in the Soma Okami.

turbos are great!!!

I know that everyone has a different fit for saddles and find things comfortable in different ways but I am looking for opinions on them.

And yes, i did ask about saddles in a earlier thread but because of that thread and hearing good things about Concor and Turbo saddles, I have started this thread to make a decision. If I pick one and I don't like it, it's no ones fault but mine and i'm 110% fine with that.

All I want is opinions and that is what i'm getting so I am happy :D

Concors take the cake in the style department, IMO. Especially beat up vintage Concors. ;)

Thats what I want....quality, aesthetics, longevity of the saddle. Thats what i'm looking for....not so much comfort opinions because that doesn't mean anything to my butt.

I like what Ruffinit gave me...more to come?

I like the raised back on the concor and I think thats why i'm leaning toward the Concor right now.

I like all this...thanks dudes.

Posted By: LoneWolf15

Posted By: iron jaidenSame saddle pretty much once it's under your ass. Pick the one that costs less.

The Selle Italia Turbo and the Selle San Marco Concor are VERY different saddles. The Turbo is far more flat, while the Concor has a raised tail designed for pushing off from when sprinting or climbing.

Personally, if you're looking for aesthetics, it depends some on the bike. The Concor and the Turbo came in different colors (white, yellow, black, and possibly a few rarer ones, like Celeste to match Bianchi). The Concor also comes in smooth leather, or brushed suede, and several models (SuperCorsa, Superleggera, or much later, the Concor Light, which is less of a classic, though a favorite choice of Lance, enough to extend its production life). I'm a bigger fan of the Concor myself, but it comes down to personal preference.

I'm not tryin to be a wiener but in most cases they're the exact same saddle. By that I mean it's being purchased solely because it's the "hot shit" on a tarck bike and they make em in white.
Now if you're actually talking about comfort and fit then I apologize and yes they are indeed different. The Turbo tends to feel a little softer but is a pretty much flat surface whereas the concor feels stiffer at first and has a raised tail. The concor seems to age better in terms of fit for riders I've known but I've also known some people who swear by the turbo as it's almost got a "springy" feel to it that some quite like. I ride with a really well worn in concor and quite like the fit.
Best thing to do is try em yourself but if that's not possible then you may wanna go with the concor as there tends to be less complaints about how they feel than the turbo.

But like I said if you just want an "old school" saddle they make in different colors then it really doesn't matter as you'll convince yourself a goddamn Kashimax 5GP is somehow comfortable for commuting if it looks good on your bike :)

Posted By: iron jaidenI'm not tryin to be a wiener but in most cases they're the exact same saddle. By that I mean it's being purchased solely because it's the "hot shit" on a tarck bike and they make em in white.

Now if you're actually talking about comfort and fit then I apologize and yes they are indeed different. The Turbo tends to feel a little softer but is a pretty much flat surface whereas the concor feels stiffer at first and has a raised tail. The concor seems to age better in terms of fit for riders I've known but I've also known some people who swear by the turbo as it's almost got a "springy" feel to it that some quite like. I ride with a really well worn in concor and quite like the fit.
Best thing to do is try em yourself but if that's not possible then you may wanna go with the concor as there tends to be less complaints about how they feel than the turbo.

But like I said if you just want an "old school" saddle they make in different colors then it really doesn't matter as you'll convince yourself a goddamn Kashimax 5GP is somehow comfortable for commuting if it looks good on your bike :)

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be a weiner either. And I agree with you on the Concor; I rode a Concor Superleggera for several years, and am still sorry I sold that bike with the saddle still on it. Took me several tries to find a saddle I liked as a replacement (Flite TransAm) and now that isn't made either, and is equally hard to find.

well well well

ive owned a turbo preforated black and a concor suede?>

they are both different saddles, but the concor is a little blockier? and the turbo is smooth design but they are both great bumseats!

now i rocka regal ti woot woo so far so good

i ride a 25-year old Selle San Marco Concor and i love the damn thing. i personally love the back lip and find myself able to move all over it when doing long rides. I've been on a couple Turbo's, but have never ridden one on my bike. i always felt that the older Concor saddles held less padding and had a better contour to it. but hey, that's me! i broke my Concor in pretty quick, just for your info.

Maybe I'm still waiting for my Concor Superleggera to break in? Seems pretty hard to me and I've been riding it awhile. Considering if I should give it awhile longer or try out a Rolls.