Well, the SLR has a big cutout (which I like), but the Aspide has a large depression which would offer the same benefit as a cutout. I actually saw the Aspide on the bike of a girl who works at my favorite LBS...she swears by it b/c of the Aspide's flex. I'm torn!
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05-08-2010, 03:49 PM #1
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05-08-2010, 04:02 PM #2
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Could you ask the woman at the LBS if you could sit on her bike?
Originally Posted by buffybike
Well, the SLR has a big cutout (which I like), but the Aspide has a large depression which would offer the same benefit as a cutout. I actually saw the Aspide on the bike of a girl who works at my favorite LBS...she swears by it b/c of the Aspide's flex. I'm torn!
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05-08-2010, 04:48 PM #3
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I have a Glamour and a SI trans am, which is similiar to (maybe the model before?) the SLR. Based on the websites, the current Glamour is about 60g lighter. You won't know which one your bum prefers until you try it, but I think of them as performance saddle vs comfort saddle.
The depression in the Glamour acts like a cutout but without the dampness in the wet! A good thing.
I like the Glamour for shorter rides and especially if climbing; the upswept rear absolutely pins the sitbones to the saddle. Beautiful saddle. But the firmness also means the sit bones do get a bit sore on long days unless I'm out of the saddle every now and again (just have to remember).
But I think I will use the old leather SI for a tour, probably with gaffer tape under the cutout, cos there's never a problem with the sit bones day after day.
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