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  1. #1
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    Jun 2004
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    I put it on the trainer tonight. Roughly the same width and overall look off the butterfly, little bit slimmer overall and the cutout is a bit further back and wider.

    On the trainer the soft areas don't feel much pressure at all! My sit bones feel more though. Could be that there seems to be a bit less padding in the back. I'll see tomorrow if my bones accept it on the road or not. I might have to dial it in a bit, but it seems promising!

    The neat/weird/scary thing is the rails!! They are a combo carbon/steel alloy thing and they look like they will break easily. The whole saddle flexes under the weight (the rails bend under hand pressure). I'm hoping that this will give a smoother ride and won't leave me biking home standing up!!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Chicago, IL
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    Sounds promising! Definitely keep us posted - I am always looking for a new saddle to try. Even though the one I have now is comfortable (Specialized Avatar 155), I keep thinking there's one out there that might be even more comfortable!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    WA, Australia
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuji Girl
    Sounds promising! Definitely keep us posted - I am always looking for a new saddle to try. Even though the one I have now is comfortable (Specialized Avatar 155), I keep thinking there's one out there that might be even more comfortable!
    I laughed when I read this. My current saddle is pretty comfy too but Im always thinking the same as you, there could be one out there even better - much to the horror of my husband.
    The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
    Amelia Earhart

    2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
    2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
    2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    San Jose, CA
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    Yes, saddles could become a complusion, but I'm very happy with my most recent purchase... I think I'm good for a while now.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Pendleton, OR
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    Another compulsive saddle purchaser here! I even bought one of those that is sorta round--no pointy front--at Bike Expo. It was only $30, and I thought I'd give it a try. I've spent $30 on lots stupider stuff than that! If it's great, I'll let y'all know. I'm hoping to finally get on the road tomorrow for a bit.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Pendleton, OR
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    782

    The Seat

    That odd saddle that I got at Bike Expo is called THE SEAT. I put it on my bicycle and cannot get it to go back far enough to be correct for my knees. So I'll be offering it around to people here in town. I don't know if it's comfortable or not! I'm still trying to decide between the Jett and Liberator Ti Race that I have. I'm not sure either is the answer. I really like the looks of that red Selle that TE has the Lady Gel Flow. Any thoughts on that one? I've also been looking at the new Terry Zero. So much confusion. I just wish my hynie could speak up and say which one is best for it!!!

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    314
    I now have the Falcon X - it is a little less padded than the one I was using but the cut out is wider which is great, I have only used it on the trainer so far, but this weekend s/b in the 70's so road watch out, I will get a better feel for it then.

    Every saddle I have tried on the trainer after about 40 min or so I get numb, I suppose b/c you don't really have to stand up on the trainer is the reason.
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    LIFE IS GOOD

 

 

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