The Jett by Specialized

[Mags...]

I'm trying to get some info from a Specialized dealer here via email, so far no reply, so thought you ladies with experience with the Jett saddle might be able to supply more info. (Slack of them isn't it)....

Anyway, I've seen it mentioned in another thread before that the Avatar appears to be the same as the Jett. On the Specialized website, they mention gel inserts/padding on the specs describing the Avatar, but they don't mention gel in the specs re the Jett.

Also, with photoshop help, I overlayed the 'enlarged' piccy of both of these saddles from their website and found that the Avatar is _minimally_ different in shape in that the curve running from the nose towards the widest section of the rear, that curve is a _little_ straighter on the Jett.

So, differences in shape and being entirely almost non-existent, it looks like the only difference is this possibility of lack of gel in the Jett model as well as the Avatar being heavier. Would any of you ladies who have tried both models be able to confirm whether there is in fact any difference in gel inserts between the 2?

Also, I can't get any info from them on recommended sizing for my sit-bone measurement of approx. 130mm - (5 inches). Would anyone be willing to offer advice as to whether I should go for the 130mm, 143mm or 150mm? How much additional (if any) width should be added to allow for downward sloping sides which might mean your sit-bones missing the padded bits altogether?

Appreciate any advice...

[Squirrel 2]

My experience with saddle measurements has been that the width = the absolute widest part, which includes sloping sides. I have been able to line up a ruler underneath a saddle & edge of bottom to edge of bottom measured out to the advertised width. If your sit bones truly measure out to be 130 mm, then a 130 width would probably not be adequate to support you -- your sit bones would end up on the very edge of the downward slope. But you don't want to go too wide or you are apt to get rubbing friction. Sounds like 143 would be a place to start for you, but only if you are absolutely sure about the 130 measurement.

[Pedal Wench]

Mags,

The Jett is the same as the Alias, NOT the Avatar. The Avatar is heavier, has the gel inserts and slightly more padding. The Alias is the men's version (how about calling THEIR stuff MSD!) of the Jett. The only differences between the Jett and the Alias is the depth and width of the cutout. Otherwise, close to identical.

[Grog]

Anyway, I've seen it mentioned in another thread before that the Avatar appears to be the same as the Jett. On the Specialized website, they mention gel inserts/padding on the specs describing the Avatar, but they don't mention gel in the specs re the Jett.

My LBS told me the Alias is the "male" version of the Jett.

So, differences in shape and being entirely almost non-existent, it looks like the only difference is this possibility of lack of gel in the Jett model as well as the Avatar being heavier. Would any of you ladies who have tried both models be able to confirm whether there is in fact any difference in gel inserts between the 2?

I think there is gel in the Jett, but I'm not 100% certain. I have the saddle here and it is indeed cushier there. The packaging is at my other place though, so I can't read the specs.

Also, I can't get any info from them on recommended sizing for my sit-bone measurement of approx. 130mm - (5 inches). Would anyone be willing to offer advice as to whether I should go for the 130mm, 143mm or 150mm? How much additional (if any) width should be added to allow for downward sloping sides which might mean your sit-bones missing the padded bits altogether?

I would go for the 130 I think. I measured up at 127 or so and the store guy was pretty certain of the 130 mm choice. I really feel awkward on a wider saddle.

[Fuji Girl]

No no...I should've clarified.

Specialized has updated the Jett for 2006, and now they say it's the female version of the Alias. The 06 version has Ti rails and some other features that the old 2005 one didn't have.

The 2005 Jett is different from the 2006 version, and it (the 2005 one) is identical to the current Specialized Avatar 155 (except the Jett is blue/black/white and the Avatar is black/white/gray). Also, the 2005 Jett did not have Ti rails and came only in one width (155).

Does that help?

[Grog]

Thanks FG!