Comparing Road Bike Saddles
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Price | $130 List $136.84 at Amazon | $112 List $97.45 at Amazon | $181.66 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $174.95 at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $325 List Check Price at Backcountry |
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Pros | Lightweight, supportive, comfortable on long rides | Lightweight, comfortable, reasonably priced | Huge pressure relief channel, supports variable riding positions, good for long rides | Relieves pressure, good price, texture prevents slip | Very light, supportive, comfortable |
Cons | No pressure relief channel, limited colors | Unique shape may not be for everyone | Pricey, can alter riding form, can cause pressure points | Saddle can stick, excess padding, pricey | Not versatile, expensive |
Bottom Line | A comfortable, affordable saddle great for long-distance cruising | A high-performing saddle that provides lightweight comfort and a unique design | A unique saddle that maximizes anatomic relief and minimizes pressure on long rides | A sweet cut-out model with generous padding and a sleek racing design | This saddle provides comfortable support for the road racer looking to shed grams or the weekend warrior looking for a more aggressive saddle that doesn't sacrifice comfort |
Rating Categories | Fizik Aliante Gamma... | Prologo Dimension | Selle SMP Pro | Terry Fly TI | Specialized S-Works... |
Comfort (30%) | |||||
Performance (30%) | |||||
Versatility (20%) | |||||
Durability (10%) | |||||
Weight (10%) | |||||
Specs | Fizik Aliante Gamma... | Prologo Dimension | Selle SMP Pro | Terry Fly TI | Specialized S-Works... |
Dimensions | L 265 mm, W 142 mm | L 245 mm, W 143 mm | L 278 mm, W 148 mm | L 277 mm, W 140mm | L 155 mm, W 143 mm |
Weight (grams) | 252 g | 191 g | 337 g | 236 g | 141 g |
Rail Material | Alloy | Tirox | Steel | 316 Titanium Alloy | FACT carbon |
Shell Material | Nylon Carbon Reinforced with Twin Flex™ center | Light foam | Nylon, Carbon Reinforced | Unspecified Composite | FACT carbon fiber |
Seat Cover Material | Synthetic | Microfiber | Leather | Leather | EVA, Body Geometry |
Anatomical Cut Out or Channel | No | Yes, full cut out | Yes, full cut out | Yes, cut out | Yes, full cut out |
Target Use (mountain, road, etc.) | Road | Road, Mountain, Cyclocross | Road | Road | Road |
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