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New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads!
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!Was looking at trying to possibly order the new sitero and came across this. Thoughts? Does anyone have one? Glad to see they are making more saddles and posting them on the site that are "unavailable at this time". :(



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Last edited by: mknight84: Jun 7, 19 10:31
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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [mknight84] [ In reply to ]
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I have the new Sitero II without grip tape.

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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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did you ever use the original? if so how does it compare? I am on the original and its not that bad but I recently changed positions and I am not digging it with the new position. I am trying a ISM PN3.0 right now and not sure what i think at the moment. looking at options.

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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [mknight84] [ In reply to ]
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Nope. I went from a Cobb 55 to this.

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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm very interested in your comparison of the 2. What made you change and what do you prefer about the Sitero?

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Elliot
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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [ElliotOP] [ In reply to ]
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I just wanted to try something new. I like the look of the Sitero and the integrated bottle mount on the back. It feels as good as my Cobb 55.

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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [ElliotOP] [ In reply to ]
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I also ride the Sitero II without the grip tape. I went from an Adamo to the Sitero (but tried a fabric and mistica saddle in between and didn’t like them). As far as comfort, no better or worse than the Adamo. But I liked the look and the option for the clean, integrated hydration in the saddle.
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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [mknight84] [ In reply to ]
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Glad to see the increased recognition by mfgrs that some grip is needed here (lots of pros doing hacks with shoo goo, skateboard tape, etc.). Surprised they stitched something on vs some sort of silicone application.

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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [Titanflexr] [ In reply to ]
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Maybe the stitching just keeps the edges from peeling upward?

What I find interesting with this saddle is that the grip area is quite prescriptive. It's pretty clear where the manufacturer thinks you should be putting your weight.

If this was the norm then the bike fit measurements could be about where this specific part of the saddle is. Rather than the nose and assuming the rider then sits a certain distance back from the nose. The cyclist can feel where they are in relation to the grip. So seems like fine tuning of the saddle position based on if you are moving to the front or back of the patch would be easy.
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Re: New Specialized Sitero W/ grip pads! [mknight84] [ In reply to ]
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On a somewhat related note.....don't assume that just because the original Sitero worked for you, that the newer Sitero 2 shape will as well.
I've been using the original for a good 4 years I think. I tried the newer one last week, my prostate was in intense pain after one hour of riding. The cutout is narrower on the new one. Yes, it goes all the way through the saddle, but that was never really necessary anyway to relieve pressure, the cutout in the original is deep enough. But the narrower cut in it caused me mass pain...
Mine will be in classifieds shortly... (non-grip version expert gel).
Last edited by: SBRcanuck: Jun 9, 19 3:54
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