First, I will be posting two saddle comparison posts.... this is one of them...
THE STORY:
I have tried 'split nose' saddles in the past in my mid 20s. I hated them - just could not get them from stopping to dig into my hamstring and making my leg numb. Cobb's faired the best in this category (although not quite 'split nose'),. In my investigation at the time (as my Fizik Arione was no longer working in the Tri position - I still ride them on my road bike), I managed to find and LOVE a Selle Italia SLR Tri Saddle. I've loved them ever since (mostly, or at least as much as one can love a saddle...). In the last few years however, I have come to find that we might not be made for each other anymore. NUMBNESS - in all the wrong places while in AERO position ONLY.
In reading all of Dan's articles and other pieces I can get my hands on, I have figured I am going to try a few saddles - ISM PR 2.0, BiSaddle (model unknown), an older Fizik Mistica, Fizik Transiro Aeris, and a Gebiomized Stride Saddle (I am presuming these last two need to be ridden with 'twig and berries on top and NOT in front').
THE QUESTIONS:
Which BiSaddle most equivalent to ISM PR 2.0 - particularly with regard to CUSHION and the SLOPE ANGLE? How would the Bonneville Distance fit into this? Does BiSaddle have MORE or LESS cushion than ISM? I remember the original ISM I had (probably the original model too) feeling like a block and very hard. I'm hoping the new ones aren't as bad. Please note that I haven't tried the 2.0, but, rather seem interested in it (and any BiSaddle equivilant) due to Dan's thoughts that this particular model had the appropriate amount of cushion for most.
Thanks for the help. Best, Chris
Running is the best source of fiber that I know of...
THE STORY:
I have tried 'split nose' saddles in the past in my mid 20s. I hated them - just could not get them from stopping to dig into my hamstring and making my leg numb. Cobb's faired the best in this category (although not quite 'split nose'),. In my investigation at the time (as my Fizik Arione was no longer working in the Tri position - I still ride them on my road bike), I managed to find and LOVE a Selle Italia SLR Tri Saddle. I've loved them ever since (mostly, or at least as much as one can love a saddle...). In the last few years however, I have come to find that we might not be made for each other anymore. NUMBNESS - in all the wrong places while in AERO position ONLY.
In reading all of Dan's articles and other pieces I can get my hands on, I have figured I am going to try a few saddles - ISM PR 2.0, BiSaddle (model unknown), an older Fizik Mistica, Fizik Transiro Aeris, and a Gebiomized Stride Saddle (I am presuming these last two need to be ridden with 'twig and berries on top and NOT in front').
THE QUESTIONS:
Which BiSaddle most equivalent to ISM PR 2.0 - particularly with regard to CUSHION and the SLOPE ANGLE? How would the Bonneville Distance fit into this? Does BiSaddle have MORE or LESS cushion than ISM? I remember the original ISM I had (probably the original model too) feeling like a block and very hard. I'm hoping the new ones aren't as bad. Please note that I haven't tried the 2.0, but, rather seem interested in it (and any BiSaddle equivilant) due to Dan's thoughts that this particular model had the appropriate amount of cushion for most.
Thanks for the help. Best, Chris
Running is the best source of fiber that I know of...
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TriChris14: Apr 14, 24 17:48