Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX

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2009-09-10 9:23 PM

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Subject: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX

I saw the recent thread with the question about the Adamo racing saddle.  So I thought I'd post my review of the New V-Flow MAX.

Prior to getting the Adamo racing saddle, I couldn't hardly sit on my saddle over 20 miles without squirming or getting off the saddle for relief.  I was dealing with terrible soreness, and numbness.  Oh, it was BAD! ! !

So I tried about 3 different saddles before getting the Adamo.  Wow! ! !  The Adamo was Really, Really Good.  I completed all my training for IMLouisville on the Adamo without any problem.  It is a Great saddle as you can read from many posts on this forum.  My Bike segment at IMLouisville went without any problems.  I couldn't say enough about the Adamo.

On the other hand. . . .

John Cobb just came out with the V-Flow MAX.  It is the 3rd in his V-Flow series of saddles, but this one is supposed to be the one that out-performs his prior invention, the Adamo.  This saddle uses the same concept as the Adamo; to relieve the pressure from the sensitive areas, but it allows you to sit back a little further on the saddle, where you have a bit more cushion.  Oh Baby! ! !   I just finished IMCanada, and sat on the bike for the whole 112 miles.  I never had to go to the loo, nor did I get off to get my special needs bag.  I was able to do the special needs bag on the fly.  I can't tell you how much I LIKED the V-Flow MAX! ! ! I can't recall squirming, or even thinking about any pain on the saddle.

Though the Adamo is a great saddle, and works very, very well for those trying to get pressure relief on the bike, the New V-Flow MAX is as good, and BETTER than the Adamo. 

Best of all. . .   John Cobb offers a 180 day Money Back Guarantee! ! ! !   Now how can you beat that? ? ?

Just my review on the New V-Flow Max.  As we all know, saddles are very personal, and one saddle doesn't fit all.  But if you are contemplating on getting the Adamo, I'd at least try the V-Flow MAX first.  If you don't like it, send it back, and then try the Adamo.

That's it for me. . . . .

2009-09-11 7:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
I too preferred my Cobb saddle to the adamo.  No numbness on either but found the V-flow (I don't have the V-flow MAX) more comfortable than the adamo road.
2009-09-11 7:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX

I also have th cobb and prefer it. The Adamo was just too wide for me. the slender nose of the Cobb is perfect for aero riding.

2009-09-11 8:35 AM
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2009-09-11 9:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
I recently drove to Tx and got fitted by John cause I had several issues.  I couldn't stay aero due to my shoulders hurting and my scrotum was killing me which had me leaning to the right side of my saddle to ease the pain.  I also had to lift up every 10 to 12 miles to get some blood flow back to the boys.

Well he put the v-flow max and did several adjustments and I am proud to say I am riding alot better.  Road 67.5 miles last Sat. and issues on the saddle what so ever.
2009-09-11 9:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
Thanks for the post John, I just ordered a V-flow max to give it a try!

2009-09-11 9:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
triarcher - 2009-09-11 8:35 AM V-flow plus under my goodies.  Love Love Love it.  I would like to try the max. 


i couldn't get comfortable on the plus so i switched to the max.  its shorter and its wider up front.  so far i'm lovin' it.
2009-09-11 11:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
What are the major differences between the Plus and Max?  I had the Plus on my S2...rode it for 300 miles and that was all I could take...it felt like a torture device on my sit bones.  The one thing I did like about it, was that my inner thighs didn't chafe due to the slender front part of the saddle...but my butt just could not get happy on it.  Since I wasn't happy on the Plus....would it be a moot point for me to try out the Max?  Or are the differences large enough to notice?
2009-09-11 4:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
Thanks for the info. I've ordered one as well. Putting it on a road bike with clip-on's so will be an interesting experiment.

FYI, customer service/shipping was excellent from Cobb. Order was shipped and tracking number sent not more than 45 minutes after I submitted it.
2009-09-11 6:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
nscrbug - 2009-09-11 11:11 AM What are the major differences between the Plus and Max?  I had the Plus on my S2...rode it for 300 miles and that was all I could take...it felt like a torture device on my sit bones.  The one thing I did like about it, was that my inner thighs didn't chafe due to the slender front part of the saddle...but my butt just could not get happy on it.  Since I wasn't happy on the Plus....would it be a moot point for me to try out the Max?  Or are the differences large enough to notice?


Now I am coming from a Adamo to the VF MAX, so I haven't been on a VF Plus.  But it appears the cut-out is a bit wider.  I am not sure if Cobb is using a new and improved foam in the MAX, but it was very comforatable for my ride at IMCanada.  As well as my training rides. 

If the Plus didn't make your butt happy, the Max might not either. . . But also, your position on the Plus, might need to be improved.  I know I had to work with my Adamo for a few rides to get it right, and then I was happy.  The same with the Max, and I think with any seat.
2009-09-11 9:51 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
My DH got me the MAX for my birthday.  It isn't even on my bike yet.  It seems that men love it.  I haven't seen as many reviews by women, although I think a couple of the posts above are women.  Any other women ride on the MAX?

2009-09-11 10:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
Like the V-Flow Max better than the Adamo. Just to wide even pulling in the nose with zipp ties.
2009-09-12 3:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
Great! I just bout the ADOMO.  Now after this thread I think I should have gotten the V Flow by Cobb.  I have to stop reading these threads.  Now Im second guessing every thing I do!
2009-09-12 4:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
hrliles - 2009-09-12 3:44 PM Great! I just bout the ADOMO.  Now after this thread I think I should have gotten the V Flow by Cobb.  I have to stop reading these threads.  Now Im second guessing every thing I do!



I just bought the Adamo as well, seems like its 50/50 on the subject so you have a good chance of really liking what you got, worst case sell it on ebay and go the V Flow route thats my plan. 
2009-09-12 6:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Adamo Saddle vs. Cobb Cycling V-Flow MAX
bzep - 2009-09-12 4:50 PM
hrliles - 2009-09-12 3:44 PM Great! I just bout the ADOMO.  Now after this thread I think I should have gotten the V Flow by Cobb.  I have to stop reading these threads.  Now Im second guessing every thing I do!



I just bought the Adamo as well, seems like its 50/50 on the subject so you have a good chance of really liking what you got, worst case sell it on ebay and go the V Flow route thats my plan. 


Like I said in my OP.  The Adamo is great, but he VF Max allows you to sit back a little further giving you a bit more cushion.  I do like the change I made, and I didn't put my Adamo on Ebay.  At least not yet, cause I might want to put it on another bike.
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