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Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
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Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Time Trial.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Podium.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Breakaway.1 Votes - [3.03%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Racing2.5 Votes - [15.15%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Road.9 Votes - [27.27%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Peloton.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Peak.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Typhoon.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: ISM Adamo Century.2 Votes - [6.06%]
Best Saddle: Cobb Cycling V-Flow.2 Votes - [6.06%]
Best Saddle: Cobb Cycling Plus.1 Votes - [3.03%]
Best Saddle: Cobb Cycling Max.3 Votes - [9.09%]
Best Saddle: Profile Design Tri Stryke.2 Votes - [6.06%]
Best Saddle: Profile Design Tri Stryke Elite.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: Terry Butterfly.3 Votes - [9.09%]
Best Saddle: Terry Liberator.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: Terry Damselfly.0 Votes - [0%]
Best Saddle: Fizik Arione.1 Votes - [3.03%]
Best Saddle: Fizik Arione Tri 2.4 Votes - [12.12%]
This is a multiple choice poll.

2011-05-24 4:10 PM

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Elite
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Subject: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?

Saddle comfort and a request for saddle recommendations is a triathlon forum staple. If there is one question that may be most frequently asked, it is for a saddle recommendation.

With that in mind I'd like to learn- and for all of us to learn- what we're thinking out there about saddle choice.

Note that this is a choice of saddles, and there is another thread asking about general ideas surrounding saddle comfort issues.



2011-05-24 4:12 PM
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Champion
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
I assume you mean "tri" saddle. And you'd have to then further clarify that it's for non-draft-legal tri...
2011-05-24 4:13 PM
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Pro
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
A saddle that works for me may or may not work for you... this is kind of like asking, which are the most comfortable shoes? Fit is very different from person to person.

That being said, many saddle issues are actually bike fit issues, putting pressure in unwanted areas and not supporting you sufficiently.
2011-05-24 4:18 PM
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Champion
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
My experience with saddles is not an option on your list.  I tried to follow the advice of everyone, tried many brands, and finally settled on a rather cushy Planet Bike El Cheapo.  Love it!  It looks awesomely ghetto on my new shiny carbon bike.  But since that's a Planet X, I hope people think they go together.
2011-05-24 4:22 PM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?

Because this is a tri forum for non-draft legal triathletes you are absolutely correct Sir. Smile

2011-05-24 4:23 PM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?

"My experience with saddles is not an option on your list."

I ran out of options.... Fiddlesticks. Yell



2011-05-24 4:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?

ISM Adamo Racing!  I have written in-depth review of the saddle.  Insight into why I selected it, my hesitations, and my experiences with the Adamo.  I have been riding on this saddle since Feb. 2011. 

I won't post it here because it's long.  But, it's nice not to have numbness issues anymore.

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2011-05-24 4:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
I have only used a few different saddles, but the ISM Race works well for me when TTing.  A very noticeable difference than the original saddle my P2 came with.  However, when up on the horns...gawd aweful.  I'd never put one on my road bike.
2011-05-24 5:28 PM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
I picked a Cobb but only because it's the first one I tried after the stock saddle on my bike.  It worked so I've had no reason to try anything else.  I also picked Terry Butterfly because my wife tried several saddles before getting the Terry and it works well for her.
2011-05-24 5:39 PM
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Pro
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?

I initially had the Fizik Arione on my P2............but 45 minutes into my first ride, I started to resemble raw hamburger in places that would make you shudder.

My LBS was kind enough to swap it out for a Selle Italia SLK and this was INSTANTLY comfortable. 

Now I am in the market for a saddle that will be comfy on my R3.

Not that I have BOUGHT the R3 yet.........but it's only a matter of time!

2011-05-24 6:32 PM
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
Adamo racing 2 is where it's at for me.


2011-05-24 6:43 PM
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Science Nerd
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
I've been through a lot of saddles (7 I think?) and finally settled on the Terry Butterfly Tri Gel.  By far, the most comfortable for me.
2011-05-24 7:09 PM
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Expert
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
I shouldn't have voted as the Adamo Road is the only decent saddle I've ever used, but I LOVE IT!
2011-05-24 7:58 PM
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Not a Coach
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Subject: RE: Saddle (dis)Comfort Survey: Your Experiences?
Selle Italia SLR.  Only one I've used extensively.  Works, so why change?
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