Color (tested): Black Weight: 310 grams Rails: Chromoly
Where Tested: Trainer/Open Roads/Tri’s (Sprints to IM)
After replacing my 1990’s era Quintana Roo with a newer model I decided a new saddle was in order. During my bike fitting the Tri Stryke was recommended to me and it has been a great saddle.
Designed specifically for triathlon the saddle comes with a cutaway for venting and moisture transfer. This has a gel nose for extra comfort with Lycra comfort for reduced friction. Nose and tail are designed to handle transition racks.
Profile Design Tri Stryke
Summary
Saddles are a personal choice and what works for one rider may not work for another. I have been riding this style of seat for a couple of years and what I have found is that it is a comfortable saddle that works well in and out of aero. I actually find the seat better for being in aero than out of aero. I don’t ride in aero as much as I should when I am on the trainer and I find I have to be careful of numbness on trainer rides greater than an hour. I don’t encounter this issue when I am on the road where I am typically on the aero bars. As with any new saddle getting a professional fitting can make all the difference in the world. Lastly, great deals can be found on this seat. While I listed the typical price above I recently was able to get a brand new (in the box shown above) for $36 including shipping.
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I use this saddle also.. I put in on my Trek speed Concept 7.0 2 years ago.. Best saddle I have ever used being in the aero position most of the time when I ride... and it racks well in transition at the races.
Agree with the Transition comment. The one thing that I didn't comment on is that my bike fitter told me to watch this saddle as it ages. He showed me an old and new one and while the saddle wore well the cushioning was way different. Granted the old saddle was several years old but his point was that, like shoes, a saddle can look fine but still be past its prime. Hopefully that makes sense.
Thank you for this review! Very interesting. I usually use these triathlon saddles http://www.fizik.it/saddles/#triathlon-saddles, but also this model seems good...
I purchased this saddle on Amazon with Prime free shipping and couldn't be happier. I replace the saddle that came on my Cannondale Slice 5 after two Olympic and two 70.3 distances. The pain during my last 70.3 forced me to start shopping!. I've put several 2-3 hour rides on this saddle and it's a defiant improvement.
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Profile Design Tri Stryke Review
A mini-review of Profile Design's Tri Stryke saddle.
Profile Design Tri Stryke
Price:
$60-$90 depending upon deals available.
Color (tested): Black Weight: 310 grams Rails: Chromoly
Where Tested: Trainer/Open Roads/Tri’s (Sprints to IM)
After replacing my 1990’s era Quintana Roo with a newer model I decided a new saddle was in order. During my bike fitting the Tri Stryke was recommended to me and it has been a great saddle.
Designed specifically for triathlon the saddle comes with a cutaway for venting and moisture transfer. This has a gel nose for extra comfort with Lycra comfort for reduced friction. Nose and tail are designed to handle transition racks.
Profile Design Tri Stryke
Summary
Saddles are a personal choice and what works for one rider may not work for another. I have been riding this style of seat for a couple of years and what I have found is that it is a comfortable saddle that works well in and out of aero. I actually find the seat better for being in aero than out of aero. I don’t ride in aero as much as I should when I am on the trainer and I find I have to be careful of numbness on trainer rides greater than an hour. I don’t encounter this issue when I am on the road where I am typically on the aero bars. As with any new saddle getting a professional fitting can make all the difference in the world. Lastly, great deals can be found on this seat. While I listed the typical price above I recently was able to get a brand new (in the box shown above) for $36 including shipping.
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