Looks like Specialized changed their saddles a bit (old news, I know). The old Jett or Ruby look really good for me, shape-wise (I need a T-shaped saddle). I'm not so sure about the new ones. Can anyone comment? (The LBS does have an old 155 Jett in stock. I may have to go over there.)
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05-23-2011, 10:31 PM #1
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Specialized Jett/Ruby: The new ones
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05-24-2011, 06:26 AM #2
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I don't know what the changes are but I heard this last year and bought a spare Ruby.
The Specialized website has the old Ruby for sale. The new Rubys are less expensive. Not sure why.
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05-24-2011, 07:51 AM #3
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Oh, interesting...I would love to see a side-by-side photo of the previous model of Jett (which I have) and the new one.
Kirsten
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05-24-2011, 10:46 AM #4
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Interestingly enough, Specialized's website doesn't offer a top view of the new models. They had the top view for the old ones...
ETA: The LBS website did...
New: http://montgomerycyclery.com/product...70-1-36164.htm
Old:http://montgomerycyclery.com/product...02-1-21495.htm
If someone's good with Photoshop, I'd love to see an overlay to compare the shape.
(And an overlay of the new one compared with my current saddle (SI Lady Gel Flow) would mean I'd love you forever.
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Last edited by Owlie; 05-24-2011 at 10:50 AM.
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05-24-2011, 11:11 AM #5
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Those are both overheads of the previous model. Hmmm...I may have to stop by the nearest store that sells Specialized. I think that's an hour away. It may be worth it, though. So are the new ones less t-shaped?
Originally Posted by Owlie
Interestingly enough, Specialized's website doesn't offer a top view of the new models. They had the top view for the old ones...
ETA: The LBS website did...
New: http://montgomerycyclery.com/product...70-1-36164.htm
Old:http://montgomerycyclery.com/product...02-1-21495.htm
If someone's good with Photoshop, I'd love to see an overlay to compare the shape.
(And an overlay of the new one compared with my current saddle (SI Lady Gel Flow) would mean I'd love you forever. )Kirsten
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'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
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05-24-2011, 11:53 AM #6
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You're right! I wonder why they didn't feel the need to provide overhead pictures of the new ones... Originally Posted by zoom-zoom
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08-22-2011, 09:31 PM #7
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@ Owlie... Originally Posted by Owlie
Interestingly enough, Specialized's website doesn't offer a top view of the new models. They had the top view for the old ones...
ETA: The LBS website did...
New: http://montgomerycyclery.com/product...70-1-36164.htm
Old:http://montgomerycyclery.com/product...02-1-21495.htm
If someone's good with Photoshop, I'd love to see an overlay to compare the shape.
(And an overlay of the new one compared with my current saddle (SI Lady Gel Flow) would mean I'd love you forever. )
I'm pretty handy with Photoshop, but kinda short on time (aren't we all?). Do you have links to the three saddles you want to compare? Which width? I'm always looking for a little more love!
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