They call the Ariel a MTB saddle. Why is that - how does it differ from the road saddles?
The Lithia is nearly identical to the Jett, except with more padding. To my *ss, the Jett is pretty darn hard.
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09-23-2009, 12:03 PM #1
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09-23-2009, 02:04 PM #2
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Having had my stint with aerobars, I used a Specialized ruby with great success in the bars. There is little padding but great gel in the seat area, and on the sides of the cutout. The cutout is very forgiving and the nose is so minimal is doesn't get in the way. Have you looked at the adamo saddles with no nose? I don't know if they have one with the width you need, but I know several tri folks that love it. I wanted to try one but never found one wide enough for me, I too am in the 155 club. SSM also makes an aspide glamour arrowhead K, with cutout, also liked that. Wore one out.
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09-23-2009, 03:59 PM #3
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Originally Posted by OakLeaf
It's got the thick stuff stuff on the side of it so that when you crash your bike, it doesn't rip the leather up on the sides?
It's plushier than the jett. I haven't tried the lithia, so I don't know how it compares to the ariel. I used the ariel for a time with aerobars and had no problem with it up front leaning forwards. Then I got over wanting aerobars.
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