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2009-06-29 8:09 PM

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Subject: Performance Forte Contour saddle - anyone purchased recently?
I purchased this saddle for my road bike before I really knew anything, back in 1999 or 2000. This was before Performance Bike had brick-and-mortar stores.

I love that saddle. The saddle that came on my tri bike is really hard for me. I've given it a few weeks now, and I noticed in my race it was the one thing holding me back, because I couldn't stay aero for the whole duration due to saddle discomfort, and I had some bruising after.

I'd like to buy a new one, but I have noticed that all the Performance bike merchandise has downgraded in quality drastically ever since they started opening real stores. I am afraid to buy the saddle for that reason.

Forte is the Performance store brand, right? Or am I wrong on that?

Has anyone purchased this saddle recently? It looks different - has reflective stuff on the back and some kind of "perforated synthetic cover" I'm not sure about.

Please post if you have this saddle and it was purchased after 2005. Thanks!


2009-06-30 8:30 AM
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Subject: RE: Performance Forte Contour saddle - anyone purchased recently?
I got a Forte saddle a about 6 weeks ago.  No issues with it, and while it's not perfectly comfortable, it has not been uncomfortable either.  I've been doing 1 to 2.5 hour rides with it, and I think I can live with it.  I was looking for something  inexpensive - around $30-$40.  My only complaint is that the synthetic material tends to squeak a little.  Overall, I'm pretty happy with it considering the price I paid.

I looked on performance bike's website, and did not see it online though.
2009-06-30 10:05 AM
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Subject: RE: Performance Forte Contour saddle - anyone purchased recently?
A lot of the Performance designs are knock-offs of more expensive designs. If you feel like dishing out the cheese, buy the original version.

Edited by bcart1991 2009-06-30 10:06 AM
2009-07-01 7:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Performance Forte Contour saddle - anyone purchased recently?
Thanks. I did see them online, but I have a store near me. I guess my best bet would be to call and see if they have it in stock, then take my old saddle with me and make sure at least the saddle geometry is the same. That's really what I'm looking for.

I know I could buy a Terry and get the quality, but I don't have the funds for that at this time.
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