I picked up the saddle and have rode it 3-4x now. Your assessment is spot on. I wouldn't necessarily say it's better than my previous Sworks Power saddle, but instead it is slightly different. It sits slightly higher and feels as if you are riding on a compliant yet firm piece of rubber. The "give" that it provides is nearly indiscernible. It just feels slightly different. On a perfectly smooth road, I'd probably prefer the standard Sworks Power saddle, but for everyday riding it's probably <10% better- in terms of compliance. Maybe I just need more seat time, but as it stands now, I'm not that impressed, especially for a $450+tax seat.
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Looks like there's zero stock of this anywhere in the UK now.
Ain't thet the truth. I've been after a mountain bike for a month or so, literally ZERO of anything anywhere
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The question I have about this saddle is a longer-term one, so no review or experience could help with that yet, but something to keep in mind.
In my experience, Specialized saddles have been great (when sponsored by them, was on Toupes, now on a Power) but after a year or so, they start to break down in the middle, as measured longitudinally. That is, the profile from the side goes from flat to scooped out, which moves me forward on the saddle and rotates my hips differently -- which in me, reduces my power and means I have to keep pushing myself back on the saddle.
So I'd be really curious for owners of this to keep an eye on that!
In my experience, Specialized saddles have been great (when sponsored by them, was on Toupes, now on a Power) but after a year or so, they start to break down in the middle, as measured longitudinally. That is, the profile from the side goes from flat to scooped out, which moves me forward on the saddle and rotates my hips differently -- which in me, reduces my power and means I have to keep pushing myself back on the saddle.
So I'd be really curious for owners of this to keep an eye on that!
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You should try Ceetc C1 fibre cover soft. It won't get mushy over time.
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Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
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Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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im about the list a scott Foil 700 SL (2016 model) very little use, may be 500km. if you are interested
Some say pour 10ml water out of your bottle to save that last bit of the weight. Sorry, i go one step further, i tend to the rider off my bikes.
n+1...14 last time i checked, but i lost count
n+1...14 last time i checked, but i lost count
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Looks more like a Romin
Looks longer to me. More Romin.
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That "extra padding" looks really interesting.
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Gravel // 2023 Specialized Crux Pro | SRAM Force AXS | Roval Terra CL
Retired // 2022 S-Works Shiv TT // 2021 S-Works Tarmac SL7 // 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Red Hook