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Specialized Romin Expert Saddles

5/5 (2 Reviews)

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MSRP : $100.00


Product Description

  • Stiff carbon-reinforced shell tuned for ride compliance
  • Tuned-density PU foam padding is lightweight and supportive
  • Lightweight and durable hollow titanium rails
  • Tough, light weight and water resistant Micromatrix cover


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by John F a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: September 22, 2011

Strengths:    Great for the long rides -- have done many 60 mile rides, and recently a 100+ mile ride, so my testing has been thorough.

Weaknesses:    Sensitivity of angle -- makes it very difficult to remove and reinstall, and know it is right.

Bottom Line:   
I've been riding well over 100 miles a week using this saddle since May of this year. Final selection was the result of testing several saddles. A saddle with curvature (from side view) works best for my rear. I measured for the medium width, but decided to try the wide version first based on other reviews, and forum discussions. It was good, but not good enough. However, it showed potential, so tried the medium width version. It worked very well. No hot spots -- amazing that a saddle with so little padding works so well. Key point is to get the angle right. If nose is too high, it's a killer. The line is very fine in setting angle -- a very slight change can go from great to terrible.

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Price Paid:    $120.00

Purchased At:   Bike Source

Similar Products Used:   Specialized Avatar Comp Gel (not bad), WTB Rocket V SE (used 2 years -- but hot spots on the 60+ milers, several others that were terrible.

Bike Setup:   GT carbon road bike -- Neuvation wheels, ultegra drivetrain.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by willieboy a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: February 1, 2011

Strengths:    Light, has a little flex, good looking and supportive

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
This is a great saddle. I have been riding now for about five months. Started out with a Fizik whih came with my bike. Switched to a Specialized Avatar to get some relief in the middle area and then went to this saddle. The Romin Expert is an awesome saddle. Best of all worlds. Light, wide (155mm) and very comfortable. Love it!

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Duration Product Used:   PCH

Price Paid:    $107.00

Purchased At:   Bill's bike shop

Similar Products Used:   Specialized Avatar

Bike Setup:   2011 Giant Defy Advance 1. Torelli Ultra light wheel set.
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