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ISM saddle 'halves' at different heights--defect or normal?
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CCF
Feb 15, 18 12:53
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This is the new saddle I received yesterday -- ISM PN 1.0. I was about to put it on when I realized that the two front 'halves' ('prongs'? I'm not sure what the right term is) are a bit askew. Is this normal for these saddles, and just something to deal with? Or is this one defective and I should send it back? I'm replacing another ISM saddle PS 1.1, and it does not have this issue.

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alfonso132
Feb 15, 18 12:59
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It might straighten out once you bolt it on. Give that a try first.
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CCF
Feb 15, 18 13:00
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alfonso132 wrote:
It might straighten out once you bolt it on. Give that a try first.

I was mainly thinking about the height differential between the two prongs.
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alfonso132
Feb 15, 18 13:11
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The foam padding underneath? That'll brake in after a few rides, no? Anyone else?
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JASpencer
Feb 15, 18 13:17
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Seems to be a standard feature for my ISM's (5) and even my Cobb JOF's (2).
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tridude93
Feb 15, 18 13:25
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It should flatten out from your body weight while on the bike. I have the ism racing and you can move the prongs up and down a bit by hand so it shouldn't be an issue
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CCF
Feb 15, 18 14:04
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thanks
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benb
Feb 15, 18 18:24
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Mine was the other way round. Started level and separates after I've been riding for an hour or more. Apparently it's my fault because my hips aren't symmetrical.
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Experior
Feb 15, 18 20:11
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I've ridden on one for years. Never looked like that (unless the picture is misleading). It arrived and has always been symmetric.

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Dilbert
Feb 15, 18 21:35
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Mine has been straight, but now after years of riding one side is higher than the other. Much more so than yours. I'm replacing it pretty soon.
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D4vid
Feb 16, 18 6:03
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I had this happen on the PN2.0. I noticed that it had a deeper center channel than other ISM saddles and felt flimsy. Usually your saddle clamp will correct it, it's only an issue if it bothers you. My LBS told me that it is quite common.
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surfNJmatt
Feb 16, 18 10:50
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everyone I have had has been uneven. Sucks but it is what it is
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