Hi all,
I am thinking of getting a Koobi saddle, the PRS, Tri, or Xenon. Can anyone that has tried any of these saddles give me their opinion please, and also if I can fit an Xlab Saddlewing on the seat rails or not.
Cheers
Hi all,
I am thinking of getting a Koobi saddle, the PRS, Tri, or Xenon. Can anyone that has tried any of these saddles give me their opinion please, and also if I can fit an Xlab Saddlewing on the seat rails or not.
Cheers
Saddles are a highly personal thing, it is tough to give (or take) a recommendation. Having dispensed the politically correct advice I’ll cut to the chase. If it has a hole in it, “comfort relief groove”, or other peek-a-boo feature I say Jihad against it. I used a “comfort” saddle in two races last year so I could tell my customers I use it and love it. Now I tell my customers I used it and don’t like it. What I’ll tell you is the thing mutilated my fruit box right through my tri suit. Major saddle sores. No good. I use an Azoto. Works quite good. I bought a bunch of Azoto Aspides for the store and am going to try one of those too. Not a big fan of the “groove” generation.
…and yet I like 'em.
The stitching on the Koobis is a bit near the top on each of the rails, and causes grief and consternation for many. Supposedly the Koobi tri specific saddle addresses that and makes it all better.
I have them on my tri bike and my mtb and would not want to go back.
that’s my tuppence.
Paul
I bought a Koobi Tri last year and was disappointed to find out that my XLab Saddlewing would NOT fit on the back. The Saddlewing does fit on the Azoto though…
michael
Hi There
Switched to Koobi about a year ago - specifically the Tri - with greatly improved comfort. I do use a saddle cover though - just remember Toms advice - saddles are a personal thing. I do have the Xlab fitted to my racing bike (Cervelo) - and don’t recall any problems in fitting the sytem. I managed to break one of the rails during transportation and the guys at Koobi were great with repair service - especially since I was living in South Africa at the time.
between the Azoto and aspide? I truly love the Azoto and would like to put it on my road bike.