We put this up this morning. You may finding it a useful resource for comparing saddles:
http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/saddle06.shtml
Let me know your insights, suggestions and criticisms.
Tom…with regards to the Profile Tri Stryke, did you not find that your bike/tri shorts really took a beating rubbing up against the scratchy fabric of this saddle? Or have they changed it for the new ones. My shorts are really taking a beating and wearing out on the inside from rubbing up against the saddle. Other than that the saddle is great,however, because of that issue, I may have to ditch it.
Thanks Tom. I love my the Selle Italia TT Specials on my Dual and P3-SL. It was gratifying to see the saddle’s specs, and your favorable review.
I wish you included the Performance brand tri saddle. It’s nice to have a more affordable saddle compared to the big name brands. It was nice that you showed the length of each saddle, but I’d like to know if any of them has longer rails then the others.
Very nice.
It would be cool to have this shot with the “sit bone” portion of the saddle centered to understand the fore/aft portions…
Also…curious why you left you the popular ROAD saddles that are used for tri?
Hmm. That’s interesting. My have not. I have ridden the Tri Stryke on and off (mostly on) for about five months on several bikes. I wager I may have over 500 miles on one. You may have a good bit more. so far, haven’t had problems. I sit so far forward on the thing I can’t imagine it rubbng my inner thighs. Are you a smaller rider? I do notice this saddle is at its best with slightly larger, or average to larger riders. If your legs are close to together (narrow hips) or you sit a trifel farterh back I could certainly see this happening. In general, fabric saddles are always more abrasive. Thanks for the insight.
Is it just me, or does that picture only have 7 saddles?
Liked the review, btw.
Enjoyed the article. I was particularly interested in the Adamo, and your points were very valid about putting more weight on the bars. I had wondered about the effects of “removing the nose” of the saddle.
This is a GREAT review for those of us who are on the GO. Please post more reviews of this type. Thx…
Yeah the Cervelo is missing.
Is it this one? I have never seen it until I just looked on their site to follow up on your observation:
It looks like an interesting saddle. There is some degree of a profit motive to our website though, since it is for my business as well as the industry at large. We would’t have the opportunity to sell the Performance brand saddle so it is a little unlikely I may review it on my site. That said, it is worth a look and we like to have reviews on our site be a resource for everyone. It is worth a look. I may add it to the review at some point. Thanks for pointing it out. I had no idea this saddle was even out there.
Oh, eh gad. I shot that at 4:50 AM. Duh. unbelievable…
I think the Adamo is going to be the answer for some people. It is an interesting and valid alternative to traditional saddles.
does it have a relief hole in it? It sorta looks like it does in the photo.
Hmm. That’s interesting. My have not. I have ridden the Tri Stryke on and off (mostly on) for about five months on several bikes. I wager I may have over 500 miles on one. You may have a good bit more. so far, haven’t had problems. I sit so far forward on the thing I can’t imagine it rubbng my inner thighs. Are you a smaller rider? I do notice this saddle is at its best with slightly larger, or average to larger riders. If your legs are close to together (narrow hips) or you sit a trifel farterh back I could certainly see this happening. In general, fabric saddles are always more abrasive. Thanks for the insight.
I tend to sit a little more forward on my saddle as well. Maybe I just have fat thighs. 
From the picutres I have seen of you, we are very similar in posture and height. Interesting it hasn’t happened to you at all.
Hey Tom
Thanks for posting this! I was researching saddles so this is very helpful…only suggestion is you could have included MSRP. I have the Azoto but as you mention after two years it is losing its shape. Have you experienced the nose loosing its roundness and getting flat on top?
Mike
Tom,
It would be nice to see a review of not only tri specific saddles, since I know very few people who use them, but of the most popular saddles that you sell as well. A compare and contrast of the Flite, fizik both road and tri, etc.
FWIW, your reviews are appreciated.
I tried the Performance saddle you have pictured for several months, and several hundred miles. I went through many adjustments trying to get comfortable, but to no avail. I found it would get very numbing and down-right painful from 40+ miles on, even with the relief hole.
Based upon many recommendations I’m trying out the fiziks arione tri saddle. Big price difference between the two brands (obviously) but for the amount of time we spend in the saddle, it’s worth it.
There are two issues I have had with the Adamo. First, it’s a little firm so I threw on a saddle cover and that problem is resolved. The second is handling. Basically, I have found it is very difficult to ride my bike no-hands with the Adamo, the bike is difficult to control when there is no nose. This means I don’t feel comfortable going from the hoods to the bars on a fast descent - an experience that was non-existant with my Arione.
I have about 10 hours on the Adamo, and will keep trying it to see if subtle tweaks might fix the handling problem. It’s worth it to me to keep trying, because for the first time in a long time I can ride for 4:30 and still feel my crotch when I’m done.
Does anyone have a shot of the way some members of Team CSC cut the end of their saddles? On a related note, this looks like it hurts.
Found something but a little unclear.