![]( posted on a resale site asking for a saddle with a very forward flap for my long thighs. I got a reply and it’s the only one that’s in my price range, and it’s a Pessoa legacy xp! Do these even have a forward flap version?? Do you think it will fit my legs? I’m 5’6 and have almost 20" hip to knee haha. Here is a picture:
Please give me your opinion, I can only find one site that talks about that specific saddle and it doesn’t mention have a forward flap:((
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I posted on a resale site asking for a saddle with a very forward flap for my long thighs. I got a reply and it’s the only one that’s in my price range, and it’s a Pessoa legacy xp! Do these even have a forward flap version?? Do you think it will fit my legs? I’m 5’6 and have almost 20" hip to knee haha. Here is a picture:
Please give me your opinion, I can only find one site that talks about that specific saddle and it doesn’t mention have a forward flap:(([/QUOTE]
This is the saddle I have, and I really like it. The flat isn’t “extreme” forward but is a lot more forward than my older style saddle I used to ride in. I’m 5’5" and ride in a 17" … I don’t have super long legs but am fairly long from my hip to knee. I event, so it gets used for stadium and XC and works well for both.
The model I have also has the exchangeable gullet plates, which are nice to have … Not sure if all the saddles have it or not.
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This is the saddle I have, and I really like it. The flat isn’t “extreme” forward but is a lot more forward than my older style saddle I used to ride in. I’m 5’5" and ride in a 17" … I don’t have super long legs but am fairly long from my hip to knee. I event, so it gets used for stadium and XC and works well for both.
The model I have also has the exchangeable gullet plates, which are nice to have … Not sure if all the saddles have it or not.[/QUOTE]
Could you measure your hip to knee length for me haha? I’m really unsure about it!
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This is the saddle I have, and I really like it. The flat isn’t “extreme” forward but is a lot more forward than my older style saddle I used to ride in. I’m 5’5" and ride in a 17" … I don’t have super long legs but am fairly long from my hip to knee. I event, so it gets used for stadium and XC and works well for both.
The model I have also has the exchangeable gullet plates, which are nice to have … Not sure if all the saddles have it or not.[/QUOTE]
Could you measure your hip to knee length for me haha? I’m really unsure about it!
Is there any way for you to go sit in one at a tack store? That’s probably going to be your best bet. I tried a Pessoa Legacy XP3 in an “18 (I’m 5’8” and SUPER long from hip to knee) and the flaps were fine for me.
I am 5’9" and 21" hip to knee. I can get by in a XP in a 17" long flap but the Stadium or new TT are a better fit for me.
Ok I just tried to measure my hip to knee…but I’m not exactly sure where to start and end…the tape was bending…I think I got 18", but that doesn’t seem that long, considering…
I’m 5’9", not freaky thighs, but I would say it’s a big contributor to my height. I like a pretty short stirrup. I can ride in standard flaps but it’s always just a little uncomfortable, with the knee poking over or the leg getting pushed back. In higher end saddles with flap options that I have ridden in, the forward flap feels right.
I bought a used Legacy XP a couple of years ago. From what I gathered there were no flap options, but the cut of the flaps on that model as a whole was forward. Since the price was right on the one I was looking at, I decided to go for it, even though it was only 17" and I figured I should be in a 17.5".
I love it and do not regret the purchase at all. My leg (and butt and crotch, lol) feel right at home in it! If the price is good, I Would say try it.
I have this saddle… I am short, 5’4, but my hip to knee is 19 inches long and I’m using the 16.5 seat and fits me great, I say the flap is quite forward!
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