Saddle preferences

Big time subjective subject matter I know. I have been through a few in the years (last two decades) and look to a few things. I like a saddle that is slim with a low profile and doesn’t feel like your sitting on a log.

I currently ride a Selle Italia Gelflow Max. It is the original saddle or at least I believe so since I bought the bike used. It has been great but getting worn. That brings me to replacement.

I have ridden a multitude of other brands, both name brand and some not so much. One of the best saddles I recall that stands out is a brand called Terry. I had the Fly model back in the day but found the FLX with center cutout. Not the best graphics if your into looks but the saddle fits the need. Going to give it a try given my past positive experience with this company.

What do you folks ride and prefer?

 

They do make men’s specific saddles.

 

I have seen the ISM saddles before. I may have to try one some day. I have the Terry FLX on the way and they have a no questions if you don’t like it; return it.

As stated in the past, I have liked the Fly I had but it was a bit beefier than the slimline design of the FLX model.

Will let everyone know how the saddle goes after some extended rides on it.

 

Okay.....call me squirrelly but I canceled my big A order for the FLX saddle due to finding it $40 cheaper at another vendor. So while waiting for the official notification the order was canceled I investigated further ISM and looked at the spec’s of each.

LOL......I decided, “Why not!” So I ditched the cheaper vendor on the Terry FLX and purchased the much more PL 1.0 since it’s width and length are similar to my current Selle that is pretty good.

So you boys intrigued me enough to go for it as I do love the cutout or scooped saddles so the nether region stays happy!

Will be here Wednesday.

 

I read that on their site and was getting ready to respond to you they advocate the saddle leveling until I saw your second post.

Yes, it is going on a Trek with a EC90 carbon seat post.

I will read further and I do have a torque ratchet for cycling in NM for properly torquing.

Certainly will IM you once I get to the stage of surgery so to speak....LOL

 

Saddle in and mounted to bike and took a trainer ride to get a slight feel and setup but knowing that will really happen on a real road ride.

Initial impressions of the saddle are:
- Good looking construction
- Easy to mount to post
- Felt good to sit on
- No initial thigh rubbing
- Can definitely feel a difference in sit bones so I understand about breaking me in to new saddle

What was wrong one might ask, and yes, it’s petty. But such a expensive saddle and no nice box of which it came in! Just a open cardboard mounting system! I know.....petty! But that is wrong on so many levels.

Hope to do a quick road ride soon to adjust and get where I need it. It is weird that you look down and no saddle end sticking out. Got about 2.5-3” exposed back as they (ISM) states you should have around.

 

First road ride of just over 11 miles as ISM states short distances in first few rides to set up. No adjustments what so ever from what I could see or better yet, feel.

Level to just slightly angled down as suggested by the company and riders. Sit bones were not too shocked. I could feel a difference as this saddle is just a tad firmer. But my saddle initial setup may be very close to perfect. I could sit on climbs and feel good as well as pop up to mash out climbs. Transitioning from standing to a seated position was seamless with no nose snag.

A big kudos and thank you to John and Dos Ruedas for putting that suggestion of a saddle to my mind.

 

With my current setup of this saddle it definitely performs and feels best on the drops. I am getting broke into with this saddle and so far do not regret my choice in replacement.

 

This saddle is phenomenal now! I will say I am officially broke in to it and would fight you over this saddle.

 

Me neither now. I was skeptical at first but now I am a believer.