Been looking at some new saddles, and I noticed that a lot of the Fizik saddles don’t have the cutout channel down the center. Are they still comfortable, even for longer distances? What’s your favorite model?
John
I swear by the Adamo Racing II on the T/T-tri bike (Felt DA), although I do get sore after 60 or so miles. Ironically only use Fizik Arione Tri2 on my road (Felt F4) and cross (Felt B2pro conversion) bikes. The Arione didn’t work well for me in the T/T position, but I ride in a pretty aggressive position. However, I find them very comfy on a road bike setup. I’ve also noticed that the Fizik saddles are better finish quality than the Adamo, if your into that kinda thing. For example, the Fiziks have a nicely finished underside whereas the Adamo show all the fabric ends and staples (perhaps I just have a crappy one?!). Both saddles have ample room for a spare tube, air, and lever stuffed underneath.
The wife rides a Fizik Aliante Carbon and absolutely loves it… don’t know exactly why… maybe I should be nervous!!!
As someone said above (Jaret I think)… make sure you are sitting back enough on the saddle (ie: in the correct spot). I think a lot of triathletes tend to slide forward because the power is better, but then the nose of the saddle bothers you sooner. Every high-end saddle has a sweet spot so make sure your fitter puts you in the spot and levels the saddle properly. I have found those two things are key.
ps: I’m about 153lbs, 5’8", ride about 275-300 miles/week spring-fall (150-200/week winter), race mainly 70.3 distance, no road or cross racing just training