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

[roguedog]

nscrbug - you got a pic of the prologo? might be interested in giving it a go.

[nscrbug]

nscrbug - you got a pic of the prologo? might be interested in giving it a go.

I can snap a few after I get back from riding this morning.

[nscrbug]

@roguedog....I apologize for not getting pics of my Prologo saddle up for you yet. My camera hasn't been used in quite some time, so of course, when I went to turn it on...dead batteries! I'm charging it up overnight and will take some pics and post tomorrow.

[nscrbug]

Well...after riding 86 miles on my new SI Turbomatic Gel Flow this morning, my first impression is right on par with zoom-zoom. I absolutely LOVE the shape of this saddle. I felt total freedom of movement with my legs...no rubbing, no chafing, no interference from the saddle at all. But unfortunately, THAT was where the happiness ended. The saddle felt very firm, even more so than my Ruby...which is pretty minimal in and of itself. It also feels a smidge too narrow...which I expected, given the narrower dimensions. Could also be due to the domed surface...it just feels like there is less real estate for my sit bones to rest on. I guess I was hoping that my butt wouldn't notice the 2mm difference, but sadly, that was not the case. I also felt some pressure "up front" on my soft tissue...something I wasn't expecting given the very generous cut-out. Not really sure why I felt soft tissue pressure...perhaps because of the narrowness I may have been positioning myself on it in such a way that created pressure in that area. At any rate, the saddle is no longer on my bike...BUT did find its way onto DH's bike. He figures he'll give it a try and see if it works for him if it will save me the hassle of sending it back.

So...it's back to my Ruby, once again. I am now thinking about trying the "newer" style of Ruby. I have an older one...with that goofy plastic silver tab on the tip of the nose. I see that the newer ones did away with that. Can anyone comment on any other differences there may be between the older vs. newer Ruby?

Linda

[SarahMN]

Selle San Marco - Aspide Glamour K Arrowhead Gelaround. what are everyone's thoughts on this saddle?? I liked the SI Turbomatic but I need a wider T-shaped saddle for 130 mm sit bones.

[zoom-zoom]

Selle San Marco - Aspide Glamour K Arrowhead Gelaround. what are everyone's thoughts on this saddle?? I liked the SI Turbomatic but I need a wider T-shaped saddle for 130 mm sit bones.

I just ordered a Glamour Arrowhead (not the Gelaround). I will hopefully be able to get a ride or two in before next weekend. I'd REALLY love to have a better option than my Ruby for my ride across the state in a week.

[nscrbug]

I just ordered a Glamour Arrowhead (not the Gelaround). I will hopefully be able to get a ride or two in before next weekend. I'd REALLY love to have a better option than my Ruby for my ride across the state in a week.

Where did you order the Glamour from? And what is the difference between the Arrowhead and Gelaround? Actually, I've never even seen the Gelaround...is it new?

[zoom-zoom]

I found some photos of the Aspide Glamour (non-arrowhead) that show the shape in profile well...I have high hopes. Doesn't look very domed at all (at least far less so than the Turbomatic):