If you have a local shop offering trial runs with the line by all means give them a go.
Fabric line vs scoop.
Horses for courses i suppose.
Those with sit bones of 100mm or less choose the 134mm just the line saddle those with sit bones over 100mm to 135mm choose the scoop or line wide except the scoop women s gel those with sit bones over 135mm choose the cell or scoop women s gel.
Initially the line came in one width 134mm tested here but it s now available in a 142mm width to match the scoop.
All that being said regardless of padding etc i find the alm more comfortable.
To throw another into the mix maybe seek out an old charge knife.
It s a great all rounder.
Bought a fabric line saddle recently sept 2016 from cycle therapy in duncan bc and i wanted to share my comments about the saddle.
The fabric flat model appears to be shaped a lot like the fizik antares which i hated because of the sharp edges and lack of roll off where the top of the hamstrings engage the saddle.
The profile matches the shallow profile of my fabric alm so if i was picking a scoop i d go that way.
Scoop pro radius 142mm saddle carbon rails 129 99 169 90 180 00 155 95 c 229 99 19 000 kč3 999 zł667 sek 1 750 nok 1 700 dkk 1 270 sfr 209 au 229 99 nz 249 89.
The line has been part of fabric s catalogue for just over a year but since we reviewed the chromoly railed model back in 2015 it has launched a wider version to mirror that of its very successful scoop range.
The thin yet appropriately placed padding and a flexible shell make it comfortable enough for all day rides without sacrificing performance and its measured weight of 195 grams makes it one of the lightest models we ve tested.
Coming in three profiles depending on your style of riding the groundbreaking design reinvents saddle making to create an incredibly responsive comfortable light and durable saddle that pretty much sums the scoop up really.
Fabric says enjoy unparalleled comfort and performance in a saddle shaped for you.
Fabric s scoop saddle lineup comes in a variety of profiles and rail materials and the pro flat configuration we tested has a flat profile meant for aggressive riding positions and carbon rails for the ultimate in lightweight stiffness.
Same profile as a spoon lighter leather top.
It does a good job of removing weight from the perineum.