I plan to try a Cobb 55 saddle. 60 day return makes it very reasonable. 2 questions. First, should I get it set up by a fitter to make sure I have the best chance of it being right? Or just bolt it on and move it around? Second, they want a LOT more for the IM one with the hydration kit, ($150), but it looks like they sell the same thing separately for only $60?!?! What am I missing?
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Re: Cobb 55 [mpderksen]
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It's got a big stack so you might need to drop your post to achieve the correct seat height. It's sensitive to angle so you might need to play. You sit pretty forward on it so you might need more setback.
It's easy to say you could do that all yourself, but the reality is most riders would screw something up and maybe have an avoidable bad experience.
It's easy to say you could do that all yourself, but the reality is most riders would screw something up and maybe have an avoidable bad experience.
Re: Cobb 55 [FindinFreestyle]
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FindinFreestyle wrote:
It's got a big stack so you might need to drop your post to achieve the correct seat height. It's sensitive to angle so you might need to play. You sit pretty forward on it so you might need more setback. It's easy to say you could do that all yourself, but the reality is most riders would screw something up and maybe have an avoidable bad experience.
Re: Cobb 55 [mpderksen]
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If you buy cobb's hydration kit plan on buying a new bag as the on one included has fallen off for a number of people on this site.
The Ironman edition seat would be the same as a regular seat but with mdot logos. Only you can determine if thats worth extra money to you.
The Ironman edition seat would be the same as a regular seat but with mdot logos. Only you can determine if thats worth extra money to you.
Re: Cobb 55 [kblahetka]
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kblahetka wrote:
If you buy cobb's hydration kit plan on buying a new bag as the on one included has fallen off for a number of people on this site. The Ironman edition seat would be the same as a regular seat but with mdot logos. Only you can determine if thats worth extra money to you.
Thanks. It’s not. I was just comparing the “packaged” one with the extra $ and wondering what was different. Standard 55 is what I’m interested in trying.
I have the Cob JOF55 . I went through a half a dozen saddles (thankfully via my bike shop's eval program) before i found the one that was right.
I will say the flat kit bag behind the saddle is much nicer is practice than reality.
I ejected the kit during a race (luckily, i heard it fall because i flatted 10 miles latter) <there are now 2 safety pins in the velcro holding the bag in place so it is a non issue now>
It is a bit awkward to get into (and repack afterwards) <currently it is just holding a tube and co2; levers and a multi-tool are in my bento box>
and ... if needed, you can likely fit a tub between the rails on the saddle
... but having said that, the bracket is perfect for rear hydration (just periodically check to make sure that you have all 3 screws in place)
I do the same thing as them, just slower
I will say the flat kit bag behind the saddle is much nicer is practice than reality.
I ejected the kit during a race (luckily, i heard it fall because i flatted 10 miles latter) <there are now 2 safety pins in the velcro holding the bag in place so it is a non issue now>
It is a bit awkward to get into (and repack afterwards) <currently it is just holding a tube and co2; levers and a multi-tool are in my bento box>
and ... if needed, you can likely fit a tub between the rails on the saddle
... but having said that, the bracket is perfect for rear hydration (just periodically check to make sure that you have all 3 screws in place)
I do the same thing as them, just slower