SI Turbomatic, SSM Aspide Glamour, Ruby...T-shaped Saddle Chat HERE!

[SarahMN]

Could it be because it's relatively domed? I wonder if the SSM Glamour Arrowhead would work better? It's about the same width, but the photos I've seen have it looking flatter.

Hmmm...I really hope the Turbomatic is wide enough for me. My Jett 143 was too narrow and I also have sit-bones in the 130 range.

I will be interested in what you think of the SI Turbomatic. I might look at the SSM glamour Arrowhead, though may go back to the Jett.

[nscrbug]

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I too, think that the Turbo looks small in comparison to the Ruby (155). It might only be 2cm, but still. I haven't ridden it yet (work getting in the way) but plan to give it a good test this weekend. I'm cautiously optimistic...but the sizing does have me a bit concerned. I'm afraid that if this saddle doesn't work for me, I'll have no choice but to stick with the Ruby. The SSM Glamour Arrowhead's cut-out is way too small for me...unless that has changed recently.

[bluebug32]

Question: If the Toupe is bothering my soft tissue and causing chaffing on the creases of my legs, do you think the Ruby and Jett will too? How similar are these saddles?

[nscrbug]

Question: If the Toupe is bothering my soft tissue and causing chaffing on the creases of my legs, do you think the Ruby and Jett will too? How similar are these saddles?

Well, I can only speak for the Toupe and Ruby, as I have both of those. IMO, they are quite similar...with the Toupe being a smidge firmer with slightly less padding overall. But the general shape is nearly the same, with maybe a slight exception in regards to the cut-out size and placement. FWIW, I have both in the 155 size. The Toupe is on my "backup bike", and I must confess...that of the two saddles, I much prefer the Ruby for the extra bit of padding as I also have gotten tender soft tissue while on the Toupe. However, I haven't really experienced any chaffing issues.

[zoom-zoom]

Yay, my saddle should be here tomorrow! I can't wait to see how it works...I hope it's a good fit. I don't know what my next move would be if it's not.

[roguedog]

zz and all, have been watching this thread for clues and progress since i am also on the hunt for a saddle. it's been fascinating.

prior to watching this thread i was thinking about these 2 saddles which if the turbomatic (does that not make anyone giggle.. sounds like saddle from a bugs bunny or road runner episode) doesn't work maybe you could try?

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...07.3034.0.html

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...06.3034.0.html

they're sold by competitive cyclist and come with their 60 no questions asked return policy.

only thing is is that they're both only 141 wide i think..

[zoom-zoom]

Yeah, I would LOVE to try a Prologo, but they are all narrow, even the women's. My bike actually came with a Prologo. I gave it to my hubby and it's his favorite saddle ever! He's going to start looking for replacements on eBay, since they are not cheap.