Specialized Mirror 3D-printed saddles

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wilwil wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:27 pm
I got one from Lord Gun in Italy. Its probably the most comfortable saddle I've tried but not quite the revelation I was hoping for. I was using a Prologo dimension which was pretty good too. A lot of money but maybe the most important component on the bike.
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.

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guyc wrote:
Wed Mar 24, 2021 3:29 pm
Looks like there's zero stock of this anywhere in the UK now.
The UK is dismal for stock of most bike stuff right now....

Increased demand.

Pandemic related production/supply issues.

Brexit disaster.

Not sure how everywhere else is doing!!

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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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by twoangstroms

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!

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You should try Ceetc C1 fibre cover soft. It won't get mushy over time.
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guyc wrote:
Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:18 pm
Ain't thet the truth. I've been after a mountain bike for a month or so, literally ZERO of anything anywhere
im about the list a scott Foil 700 SL (2016 model) very little use, may be 500km. if you are interested :beerchug:
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. :thumbup:
n+1...14 last time i checked, but i lost count :mrgreen:

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arc or updated version??

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Looks more like a Romin

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by milanv

Tonytony wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:02 am
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It looks like new Power Arc.

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by tommyboyo

Power Mirror is best saddle I have ever used by a country mile.

Romin mirror might send me to heaven!!

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Looks longer to me. More Romin.

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That "extra padding" looks really interesting.
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