Submitted by
Kevin Rants
a Cross Country Rider
from Montgomery, AL
Date Reviewed: 12/14/2007 2:31:17 AM
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| FavoriteTrail: |
Kessels Run |
| Duration Product Used: |
Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: |
$40 |
| Purchased At: |
ebay |
| Strengths: |
well constructed, great materials, durable, thick scuff guards, wing flex design, CP layer is nice (mine has the the CP gel layer) |
| Weaknesses: |
scuff guards add some weight, sensitive to 'exact' position |
| Similar Products Tried: |
Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow, WTB Pure V, Serfas, Funn Launch Pad |
| Bike Setup: |
Astrix Rook, Thomson bits, Hope Pro2 hubs, Stans rims, XTR components |
| Bottom Line: |
This is a nice saddle. So far, comfortable for up to 3+ hour journeys. As mentioned earlier, it takes some adjustment to find the 'sweet spot' with regard to angle, etc, however, it's definitely a great epic ride saddle.
I have the CP model with an additional layer of gel padding in key areas - a nice addition for endurance rides.
5 chilis for value, easy to source these in new condition on ebay. 4 chilis for overall rating b/c it can be a bit finicky with positioning.
Overall - this is my saddle of the future. |
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Submitted by
Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, CA
Date Reviewed: 12/12/2007 9:31:04 PM
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| FavoriteTrail: |
Hurkey Creek Park |
| Duration Product Used: |
Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: |
$25 |
| Purchased At: |
Craigslist |
| Strengths: |
Functional looks, light, well-made, roomy. |
| Weaknesses: |
MUST be mounted precisely, for overall comfort. |
| Similar Products Tried: |
Bontrager Select Basic, Novara. |
| Bike Setup: |
2006 Cannondale F600 Headshok DLR; Mavic XM117 wheelset; SRAM X7 drivetrain; Avid BB5 disks; IRC Serac XC tires; FSA 25mm bars/175mm cranks; Crank Brothers Eggbeaters. |
| Bottom Line: |
I got this seat cheap- but I almost tossed it out, after three uses. If this seat is not mounted EXACTLY to your buns' specs(height, pitch, tilt, etc.).....you will have an extreme case of RAW CROTCH SYNDROME. In other words- the seat will be totally unbearable to sit on, for any length of time.
Once you get it PRECISELY DIALED IN(alot of trial/error!) the seat suddenly becomes worth every penny you spent. Fizik's ergonomics is VERY exacting- so experiment with various configurations, before finally deciding to auction it off on eBay.
Once you experience the "ass nirvana" this seat provides- long, epic rides are gladly anticipated. |
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Submitted by
Super Man
a Racer
from The World, Milky Way
Date Reviewed: 12/11/2007 7:09:26 PM
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| Duration Product Used: |
1 Year |
| Strengths: |
Very comfortable, good guards on the sides protect from scuffing in the even of a crash. |
| Weaknesses: |
Not super light, but not heavy either. |
| Similar Products Tried: |
Lots of Fizik and selle italia. Currently on a SLR. |
| Bottom Line: |
Great saddle, especially for long rides. But of course saddles are very personal, so try before you buy if you can. Not the lightest or the strongest, but a good mix of the two. I highly recommend it. |
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Submitted by
Evan21
from Athens
Date Reviewed: 9/25/2006 9:32:17 AM
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| Duration Product Used: |
3 months |
| Strengths: |
A good saddle but i think i must buy a carbon saddlebar... |
| Bike Setup: |
sunn frame,rock shox judy j2 front fork,shimano LX shifters,shimano LX front derailleur,shimano XT rear derailleur,carbon handlebar and bar ends,avid brake levers,sram 7.0 cassette,mavic wheels |
| Bottom Line: |
It's worth the money ! ! ! |
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Submitted by
Ryan McNeel
a Weekend Warrior
from Anchorage,Alaska
Date Reviewed: 7/30/2006 3:51:32 AM
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| FavoriteTrail: |
ryan_mcneel@yahoo.com |
| Duration Product Used: |
3 months |
| Price Paid: |
$82 |
| Purchased At: |
REI |
| Strengths: |
Light and looks great with the carbon trim. I enjoyed my time with this saddle (while it lasted) |
| Weaknesses: |
The bar (rail) popped out after a minor slide in wet mud. The Ti thing would not go back in. My lbs tried with 3 guys
and could not get it back in. So the bike shop guy said call Fizik. I called them in Italy and they said (tough crap) buy another one in so many words or go back to you lbs. My lbs did not have another in stock and I replaced it with a WTB laser stealth. I still miss Fizik. it looked cool with all the carbon on my bike. But this new one is cool too! |
| Similar Products Tried: |
WTB various that came stock on my REI bikes. |
| Bike Setup: |
Novara Team 2006 with carbon everywhere! Carbon avid juicy brake levers,carbon handlebar,seatpost,carbon S-RAM X-O. Fox F-100x shock and fox float rear shock. |
| Bottom Line: |
Cool seat... until mine broke and they would not fix it. Maybe it won't happen to you.
Oh btw Fizik is the same company as Selle Royal. A little bit of info for you I learned when I called Italy. Same customer service. |
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Submitted by
Russ B
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis
Date Reviewed: 6/30/2006 5:46:00 PM
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| Duration Product Used: |
3 months |
| Price Paid: |
$15 |
| Purchased At: |
ebay |
| Strengths: |
Quite light
Easy to slide around on to adjust position, but not too slippery. |
| Weaknesses: |
Not too comfy |
| Similar Products Tried: |
Specialized Body Geometry |
| Bike Setup: |
Magnesium Hardtail, Thompson post |
| Bottom Line: |
I'm reviewing the Nisene Ti, I expect it's close to the HP. Nice saddle, but I'm not crazy about it. It's very firm. The good news is that after a couple hours it's just as comfortable as it was after 15 minutes. Bad news is it's never very comfortable. But it's better than the too-plush saddles that feel great at first but kill you after an hour or so.
I'm happy for the price I paid, but I wouldn't spend a lot on one of these--or any other saddle-- without giving it a good test ride first. Everybody's bum is different, so this one might work for you better than it did for me.
4 value chiles for being a well made racing saddle, 3 overall for not being comfy enough for long rides |
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