Dont want to turn this into a Lance thread but Triathlete posted pics of his bike and he is riding a new prototype tri saddle.
Looks like a cross between Adamo and the Bontrager TT saddle.
I really want to try!
i definitely wanna try it too… looks narrower than ism adamo and thinner than selle smp.
We’ll see, sponsored athletes bikes get a lot of tweaks that never make it to market.
I think this will make it. There other saddle was so bad that they had to add Fizik saddles to project one.
I think they will be brining out new Hilo shoes at some point this year I think. Dibens and Lieto were all riding them at Kona last year.
You might take a look at the Specialized Romin EVO. It’s really the “tri-version” of the Romin. Brand new with the new Shiv Tri. Not exactly the same as that Hilo proto, but some similarities. It’s a great saddle. A lot of the benefits of a noseless saddle without some of the downsides.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=64278
Rapp,
What is the differences between that and another Romin Saddle?
I was using a Romin model on my road bike but had to switch it out because I was getting terrible saddle sores with it. Not sure if that was the saddle itself or how I had it set up relative to the new saddle I have.
The Hilo looks like it has a “bridge” piece on the front and the back under the padding so it wouldn’t be a true noseless saddle.
You might take a look at the Specialized Romin EVO. It’s really the “tri-version” of the Romin. Brand new with the new Shiv Tri. Not exactly the same as that Hilo proto, but some similarities. It’s a great saddle. A lot of the benefits of a noseless saddle without some of the downsides.
http://www.specialized.com/...oduct.jsp?spid=64278
Aside from aesthetic considerations, what “downsides” exactly are you referring to?
You might take a look at the Specialized Romin EVO. It’s really the “tri-version” of the Romin. Brand new with the new Shiv Tri. Not exactly the same as that Hilo proto, but some similarities. It’s a great saddle. A lot of the benefits of a noseless saddle without some of the downsides.
http://www.specialized.com/...oduct.jsp?spid=64278
Aside from aesthetic considerations, what “downsides” exactly are you referring to?
Split-nose saddles have a tendency, over time, for the noses to become asymmetrical. Without a bridge at the nose to provide structural rigidity, it’s very common for ISM saddles to become warped over time. The prongs are just not stiff enough to be structurally sound. Does it really matter? Not in MOST cases, but I know of SOME folks who have complained that their ISM saddles became uncomfortable as a result of the noses becoming asymmetrical.
Rapp,
What is the differences between that and another Romin Saddle?
I was using a Romin model on my road bike but had to switch it out because I was getting terrible saddle sores with it. Not sure if that was the saddle itself or how I had it set up relative to the new saddle I have.
The Hilo looks like it has a “bridge” piece on the front and the back under the padding so it wouldn’t be a true noseless saddle.
Most basic difference is just that it is softer.
Biggest thing with the Romin is to set it level AS YOU SIT ON IT. Don’t set it level front to back (IME). Set it level from a point about 1/5 of the way in from the back. For me, I set it level from the back of the cutout to high point on the nose and that was great.
Kinda bummed that everything other than white 130 mm is “out of stock.” Also checked 2 LBS today but no joy.
You might take a look at the Specialized Romin EVO. It’s really the “tri-version” of the Romin. Brand new with the new Shiv Tri. Not exactly the same as that Hilo proto, but some similarities. It’s a great saddle. A lot of the benefits of a noseless saddle without some of the downsides.
http://www.specialized.com/...oduct.jsp?spid=64278
Aside from aesthetic considerations, what “downsides” exactly are you referring to?
Split-nose saddles have a tendency, over time, for the noses to become asymmetrical. Without a bridge at the nose to provide structural rigidity, it’s very common for ISM saddles to become warped over time. The prongs are just not stiff enough to be structurally sound. Does it really matter? Not in MOST cases, but I know of SOME folks who have complained that their ISM saddles became uncomfortable as a result of the noses becoming asymmetrical.
I see what you mean…that said, the tendency for that is probably a function of how far forward the seat clamp is on the rails.
Of the 4 ISM Road saddles I’ve used, that’s only happened to one and it was replaced under warranty…
What are some of the downsides of the noseless saddles? Not questioning you but curious as to what they are, thanks.
What are some of the downsides of the noseless saddles? Not questioning you but curious as to what they are, thanks.
See my reply to Tom A. above. Basically the noses can become warped.
Mr Rapp,
I just demo’d the Cobb SHC170 because you are listed on cobbcycling.com as on of the riders of that saddle! Does this mean that you no longer ride the Cobb? If not, can you provide a comparison of the SHC170 to the specialized romin evo please?
Mr Rapp,
I just demo’d the Cobb SHC170 because you are listed on cobbcycling.com as on of the riders of that saddle! Does this mean that you no longer ride the Cobb? If not, can you provide a comparison of the SHC170 to the specialized romin evo please?
I still ride the Cobb. And I’ve only ridden the Romin EVO a couple times (at Kona during the Shiv launch). So I don’t think I can give a good comparison. But the Romin EVO is very popular and, for folks that really like full-channel cutouts but do NOT want an ISM, might be a good option.
Thank you Jordan, I look forward to you putting more time in the saddle for my n=2 study! 