The Milano is a more affordable version of our premium comfort saddle. This comfort saddle looks at home on any bike while providing you with the full benefits of our Body Geometry design.
Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Boise, ID, USA Date Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Grand Targhee
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Ken's Bicycle Wareho
Strengths:
Durability, comfort, and price.
Weaknesses:
It is a little difficult to move around on due to the size, but if that's the cost of being comfortable, so be it.
Bike Setup:
KHS fxt trail. A cheap bike, but it has yet to disappoint.
Bottom Line:
I had been using the stock seat on my bike for a couple of years and could only bring myself to ride once a month or so, because that I thought that riding your bike meant suffering from a sore rear end for a couple of days afterward. I wanted to start commuting to work on my bike and began looking into seats. I finally settled on this one and have not looked back. Now, when I am not riding my bike to work, I find another excuse to ride almost every day.
Also, I weigh 250 lbs and this seat refuses to flex or groan. If you are a beanpole, this seat has more real estate than you will ever use. But this is the seat only for the clydesdale.
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Submitted by
Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from Westwood, CA Date Reviewed: June 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Tri-Sport in Fresno
Strengths:
-Cushy cushy. Comfortable and the leather makes it seem luxurious. -Specialized Body Geometry promotes blood-flow to the tenderloins and hey, who doesn't like that? -Another strength is that Specialized is a solid, reputable company and I'm convinced they make quality stuff.
Weaknesses:
-I read in a previous review about the "grippyness" of this seat and it's true. The genuine leather definitely makes it slightly more difficult to adjust your riding position (though I mainly commute so I'm just wearing cotton khaki-style shorts). Not a huge issue but it makes it harder to slide around with ease the way you would with a synthetic saddle. -It also generates some heat. I guess it's from the friction but it definitely heats up more than my other saddles. I've yet to use it for extended rides (I've only gone for 20-25 minutes at a time). -Hard-core MTBers may snicker at your expense because it's more of a comfort seat than a race-inspired MTB seat. But I'll enjoy the last laugh because I'm able to ride pain-free and don't forget that all-important blood-flow part. Honestly though, I ride more because I enjoy it and I'm more comfortable and isn't that the point?
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher saddle that came stock, old Bianchi road saddle
Bike Setup:
'03 Gary Fisher Marlin
Bottom Line:
It's a very comfortable seat and it's a nice compromise between a performance race seat and a wide ol' comfort seat. Specialized uses it on some of their high-end hybrid and commuting bikes so it's definitely a quality seat. I had the opportunity to exchange mine but decided to keep it so obviously those weaknesses I stated above are not deal-killers. Note to Central California readers: you can buy it for probably $5 less at most places. The place I bought it (Tri-Sport in Fresno) generally ups their prices.
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Submitted by
George
a Cross Country Rider
from Midland, MI, United States Date Reviewed: May 31, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Ray's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Comfortable, looks to be durable, fair price
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Terry Liberator X
Bike Setup:
Hybrid-style
Bottom Line:
Had bought a Terry Liberator X (leather/Chrome-Molly rails) from Performance. It was not very comfortable, but the worst part was that the leather finish started coming off after one use! It goes back to Performance. Then checked out a LBS for what they had and we (clerk and I) stumbled on this Milano model (they did not know they had a leather model). Checked here for feedback and bought it. It is comfortable, looks to be very good quality (a friend has another Specialized model that has held up well over years) and at $40 while not cheap, not ridiculous, either. That Terry Liberator was a POS in comparison.
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Submitted by
Eric Franke
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio, Texas Date Reviewed: January 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Flatrock Ranch
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
Helotes Bicycle
Strengths:
After an MS 150 I was still comfortable riding on my Spec. Sequoia, so I bought one for my Spec. Hardrock Comp, which turned out to be a good choice.
Weaknesses:
hardcore buddies make fun of it, they call it a "friggin' barco-lounger"!
Similar Products Used:
I've tried several "Body Geometry" saddles, but nothing "similar"
Bike Setup:
Stock Specialized Sequoia, and a Hardrock Comp with shock upgrade.
Bottom Line:
If you are unhappy with Specialized B-G saddles, this might work for you
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Submitted by
Kevin Bookman
a Weekend Warrior
from Mons, Belgium(US Rider) Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Filip Sport(Hoeilaart, Belgium)
Strengths:
Been riding a WTB SST for the last 3 years and a GT saddle before that. No wonder why I can't reproduce. This saddle looks wide when you look down at it but once I was on it I didn't notice the "wideness."
Weaknesses:
None. Having to pay in Euro!!! OUCH!!
Similar Products Used:
GT stock and WTB SST
Bike Setup:
2001 PURE HT MTB, Judy Race, LX/XT, Time ATAC and new saddle.
Bottom Line:
I'm 5'8"/195. Rider weight shouldn't be a factor. I can't believe I waited this long to get an ergonomic/jewel friendy seat. Through a 20 mile ride through Belgian singletrack, countryside, and cobblestones I felt slight pain but after adjusting the seat forward the problem was resolved. Get this saddle, unless you like a sore arse and numb jewels. Absolutely no post ride soreness, chaffing, or numbness. It's a cushy saddle for the lovely cobblestone roads of Belgium that I have to ride from one trail to the next.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: October 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Gregg's Greenlake
Strengths:
Very comfortable, no more numbness or sore butt.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Ergo-the-Seat, Serfas Dual-Density
Bike Setup:
Stock 1988 Trek 800
Bottom Line:
I love this seat! I'm a 185 lb 49 yo guy in shape, commute daily 7 miles one-way, and go for 30-40 mile rides a couple of times week. I don't experience any numbness, and my butt only gets tired on the longest rides. It does a good job of soaking up sharp jolts form the many root bumps and potholes on my commute route. A suspension seatpost does not seem necessary with this seat.
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Submitted by
Ryan Reeves
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville SC USA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Isaqueena, Clemson
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
The Great Escape
Strengths:
Very Comfortable compared to my stock seat that came on my Gary Fisher Tass. Those 3 hour long rides are much more enjoyable!
Weaknesses:
The leather does not allow you to move around on the seat that well. (catches clothing) wearing the appropriate clothing- like bike tights makes a big difference though.
Similar Products Used:
Stock seat.
Bike Setup:
Cane Creek bar ends and Thudbuster(great product too!) Shimano clipless, and the new seat of course.
Bottom Line:
Much better than my stock seat and very reasonably priced. Would recommend, keep in mind though, this is only my second seat --ever!
Happy trails folks!
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