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

[SarahMN]

My girlfriend who has sit bones approx. 110mm thinks the SSM Turbomatica is the bomb.

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My girlfriend who has sit bones approx. 110mm thinks the SSM Turbomatica is the bomb.

I'd totally believe it! I wish my sit bones were narrower. It really is a nice saddle. I have high hopes for the SSM Glamour Arrowhead, since they are so similar in footprint, but the Glamour isn't domed.

[OakLeaf]

I had a 155 Jett. I'd demoed a 143 and it really did not work for me. The 155 Jett was close - I put almost 4500 miles on it - but the TGF is better.

My old 155 Lithia is on my commuter and does just fine in the more upright position. I'm between 125 and 130 and the TGF is great, but I can tell if it were even a little narrower, it would be a problem.

[nscrbug]

My DH is on his 3rd day of riding the SI Turbomatic Gel Flow, and he is liking it more and more each ride. I can't even hazard a guess as to how wide his sit bones are...but prior to the Turbo, he was riding a 143 Toupe, and prior to that he was on a cheap Performance 130mm saddle. So apparently, he is one of those odd specimens that can ride ANY width saddle and be totally fine.

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My DH is on his 3rd day of riding the SI Turbomatic Gel Flow, and he is liking it more and more each ride. I can't even hazard a guess as to how wide his sit bones are...but prior to the Turbo, he was riding a 143 Toupe, and prior to that he was on a cheap Performance 130mm saddle. So apparently, he is one of those odd specimens that can ride ANY width saddle and be totally fine.

Hmmm...that leads me to suspect that his sit bones must be 120 or less. Which makes my theory hold water--I think if I had narrower sit bones that the Turbomatic would have been perfect. I'm jealous of your hubby!

[Owlie]

I wish my sitbones were 5-10mm narrower. It would make life so much easier.

I'm on a Jett 143. I could use a little more space for my sitbones, but I'm getting spots on the backs of my thighs that could easily turn into chafing on longer rides (though I was sort-of okay for 44 without having shaved). Width-wise, the 155 Spec saddles may be better, but I don't think my thighs would be happy about that. Hm.

[bluebug32]

Since the Turbomatic is so domed, does it place a lot of pressure on the soft tissue?

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Since the Turbomatic is so domed, does it place a lot of pressure on the soft tissue?

Yeah, that's the issue I have with it. It's very odd, since my thighs get a break from rubbing against the transition area from nose-to-rear, but my crotch ends up pretty annoyed.

[nscrbug]

Since the Turbomatic is so domed, does it place a lot of pressure on the soft tissue?

Yup, I think that was my issue with it as well. It felt great to have the freedom of movement with my legs, but my girly parts were definitely NOT happy on this saddle...which surprised me due to the generous cut-out. But my hubby is finding happiness riding it now, so it all worked out for us.

[bluebug32]

Yeah, that's the issue I have with it. It's very odd, since my thighs get a break from rubbing against the transition area from nose-to-rear, but my crotch ends up pretty annoyed.

Ahh, the same issue I had with the Specialized Romin and the Fizik Aliante. I'm back on my Toupe, but it's still a little too hard and my thighs are rubbing the edges a bit. Anyone have any suggestions for what saddle to try next?

[OakLeaf]

Since the Turbomatic is so domed, does it place a lot of pressure on the soft tissue?

I have the opposite experience. My sit-bones perch on top of the domes and the rest of the saddle slopes away from me. Big happy.

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My SSM Glamour Arrowhead is here! Can't wait to test it tomorrow. I have high hopes! It seems to have the best qualities of the Turbomatic and Ruby. My only concern might be the relatively small/narrow cut-out, but that may not be an issue at all. Because I've never had a saddle really fit me well through the sit-bones AND thighs I've always ended up having issues with not being centered properly over cut-outs. So I may find that I don't really need an overly generous cut-out.

[bluebug32]

My SSM Glamour Arrowhead is here! Can't wait to test it tomorrow. I have high hopes! It seems to have the best qualities of the Turbomatic and Ruby. My only concern might be the relatively small/narrow cut-out, but that may not be an issue at all. Because I've never had a saddle really fit me well through the sit-bones AND thighs I've always ended up having issues with not being centered properly over cut-outs. So I may find that I don't really need an overly generous cut-out.

Good luck! Look forward to your report.

[Owlie]

My SSM Glamour Arrowhead is here! Can't wait to test it tomorrow. I have high hopes! It seems to have the best qualities of the Turbomatic and Ruby. My only concern might be the relatively small/narrow cut-out, but that may not be an issue at all. Because I've never had a saddle really fit me well through the sit-bones AND thighs I've always ended up having issues with not being centered properly over cut-outs. So I may find that I don't really need an overly generous cut-out.

Do tell!

[nscrbug]

Anxiously awaiting your thoughts on the Aspide Arrowhead.