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PRO saddle selector?
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Anybody have any opinions on this:

https://www.pro-bikegear.com/...n-gb/saddle-selector

After >30 y, it may be time to move on from venerable Concor.

More generally, here is what I want in a saddle:

1. narrow, modesty padded nose

2. moderate 'cup' (i.e., not flat on top when viewed from side)

3. gradual increase in width from nose to rear

4. smooth top (i.e., no texture)

5. no cut-out (just causes chafing)

6. ability to position saddle way back on seatpost clamp (factor of rails and shape)

7. steel rails

8. Henry Ford color choice.

Any and all suggestions welcome!
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Re: PRO saddle selector? [Andrew Coggan] [ In reply to ]
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i tried the steath for a while. the nose isn't narrow but its short. It fits the rest of your description
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Re: PRO saddle selector? [Andrew Coggan] [ In reply to ]
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Triathlon or road?

Andrew Coggan wrote:
Anybody have any opinions on this:

https://www.pro-bikegear.com/...n-gb/saddle-selector

After >30 y, it may be time to move on from venerable Concor.

More generally, here is what I want in a saddle:

1. narrow, modesty padded nose

2. moderate 'cup' (i.e., not flat on top when viewed from side)

3. gradual increase in width from nose to rear

4. smooth top (i.e., no texture)

5. no cut-out (just causes chafing)

6. ability to position saddle way back on seatpost clamp (factor of rails and shape)

7. steel rails

8. Henry Ford color choice.

Any and all suggestions welcome!
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Re: PRO saddle selector? [Andrew Coggan] [ In reply to ]
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That Shimano Pro Stealth is pretty flat on top and has a lot of cutout. The Specialized Power has a little more of a 'cup' to it and tons of cutout. The Fizik Ares is the exact same shape as the Power, but no cutout and usually had some goofy color schemes not approved by Mr. Ford.

Fabric makes some decent saddles. How does the Scoop look to you? The nose is average width and has some padding. Steel rails. https://fabric.cc/...radius-142mm-saddle/



Another one that has a couple different width options and is mostly black with steel rails is the WTB Volt Comp at https://www.wtb.com/collections/saddles/products/volt?variant=1062150104. I'm not sure if it's as cupped as you are looking for and I don't think I would consider that groove a cutout. Possibly too much texture as well.


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Re: PRO saddle selector? [dangle] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the suggestions! At a minimum, you have given me some good options to try.
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Re: PRO saddle selector? [EnderWiggan] [ In reply to ]
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Road.
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Re: PRO saddle selector? [Andrew Coggan] [ In reply to ]
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I just clicked on the PRO slowtwitch link this morning and reviewed these specs. I am choosing to wait for my wifes Cobb Max to come in. I have tried several ISM Saddles, among others, but still not happy. The Cobb Max looks to fit my bill leaving only actual seat time to help decision. I worry the Pro is hard on top.

http://www.sfuelsgolonger.com
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Re: PRO saddle selector? [Andrew Coggan] [ In reply to ]
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Fizik Antares might be worth a look as well.
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