The TURBO MATIC has been a favorite with cyclists around the world for years. Now the TURBOMATIC 4 is lighter and has been restyled for more comfort. The elastomer “shock absorber” system, the printed leather, and the tubular Manganese rail all make this model unique.
Submitted by
Steve-o Stewart-Sturges
a Racer
from Gold Coast Queensland Australia Date Reviewed: February 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
a bitumen one,thanks
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
various spots
Strengths:
Comfy to a "T".... tough long lasting,my bum has a Selle Italia groove in it from the years of Turbos on up, probably ride them til I croak..
Weaknesses:
Not enough of them around aymore
Similar Products Used:
Turbo, Turbomatic II, Turbomatic III
Bike Setup:
Many many bikes, currently a Moser with Record, Carbon Giant with Record, alloy Giant with Chorus
Bottom Line:
160 km rides, too easy......lasts forever Once you ride one there is no going back... Love to buy ten more for the remaining years on earth...sigh....
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Submitted by
Chong
a Weekend Warrior
from Cupertino, CA, USA Date Reviewed: November 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
"Painless" is the word that comes to mind when riding on this saddle !! I have tried the highly regarded Fly but just plain did not like it. I guess what they say about saddles being a very personal choice is correct.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Fly.
Bike Setup:
Trance2.
Bottom Line:
Give this saddle a try if you think you can't find one that fits you well.
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Submitted by
Jacob
a
from Ventura, CA Date Reviewed: January 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Strengths:
Comfort, comfort, comfort
Weaknesses:
Weight is about 350 grams, but well worth the penalty
Similar Products Used:
fizik: Airone, Nisene, Nisene Twin Tech; Selle Italia: Flight, Pro-link; plus SDG, coda, Titec...
Bike Setup:
Steel Hardtail
Bottom Line:
Damned! Believe the hype. I know any single product, especially saddles, will not satisfy everyone, but this has to be close. I'm not saying this is like a LazyBoy, but it does all a good saddle should do without numbness or unreasonable discomfort. I am sold. Now I want another for the road.
PS: my model has the "Genuine Gel" and steel rails.
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Submitted by
Thomas
a Weekend Warrior
from Texas Date Reviewed: September 21, 2004
This is an extremely comfortable and durable saddle. I agree that it takes a little while (30-50miles) to get used to, but after it breaks in it is like no other, it is so comfortable, by far the most comfortable saddle ever. Those elastomers really works. I have on my road bike ,the same one but with gel, but the one without gel is more comfortable and lighter. Great product in every aspect.
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Submitted by
Andreas
a
from Regensburg Date Reviewed: April 17, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Bottom Line:
now the turbo is on my full-suspension-bike. great!!!
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Submitted by
Andreas
a
from Regensburg, Germany Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Stadler
Strengths:
Very well manufactured, damping system keeps away vibrations, nice leather cover, comfortable in a quite upright position
Weaknesses:
Quite heavy (if you are interested in weight), expansive
It didn´t fit the riding position on my steel-bike. The saddle is quite high and the handlebar very flat. I mounted it on my city-bike (an older modified touring-bike) and it fitted perfectly, because the riding position is more upright.
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia SPX, Selle Italia Flite, Ritchey Vector Wing
Bike Setup:
The bike I´m talking about is a Tange prestige steel-frame with rigid fork, Deore and LX mixed, ZAC19 rims, ChengShin slicks, some Ritchey parts and now a Flite...
Bottom Line:
A really nice, good saddle. But it seems not to be really comfortable if your riding position is too flat.
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Submitted by
Markus Frey
a Cross Country Rider
from Stuttgart, Germany Date Reviewed: December 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Germany
Strengths:
Very comfortable, the cushion system works very well
Weaknesses:
Heavier than 300g
Similar Products Used:
Vetta, Selle Flite Gel, Terry Fly
Bike Setup:
Cannondale M400, Judy XL
Bottom Line:
The best saddle i've ever had had under my ass. For me the Flite is too hard and the Terry too soft.
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Submitted by
Chris Wight
a Racer
from Basalt Date Reviewed: November 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Ajax
Strengths:
Selle Italia
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Tried alot! Flite, Trans Am, Terry(sucks)
Bike Setup:
Seven Sola
Bottom Line:
This saddle is it look no further! Awesome comfort basic style and true durability! Worth every penny!
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