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started by magnus on February 15, 2008

Just wondering if anyone has this saddle and what there impressions were on it. Thank you.

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Iron Dan posted 34 weeks ago.

I have it and really like it. The biggest complaints I have heard about it is that the front is a little too wide, but I didn't think it was, but I could see how it might not fit some people. I would highly recommend it based on my experience with it.

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kylie posted 34 weeks ago.

I tried it, and it just didn't work for me. But I didn't spend too much energy trying to get it just right, and instead only a couple rides.

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tsilcyc posted 34 weeks ago.

I've heard of people using zip ties on the front to pull it together a bit.

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Triguy98 posted 34 weeks ago.

I've tried it on a couple of occasions. It works as advertised- no pressure on the boys at all. But it was way too wide and caused inner tight problems, even with me riding all the way out on the tip. I also have seen the zip tie solution. But the darn thing is $100+! I dont wanna have to McGyverize it. I like my San Marco Tri Azoto. Plenty of gel in the nose, just the right width for me.

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tsilcyc posted 34 weeks ago.

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking... hundred plus for the saddle and I have to zip tie it?!?!

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Anton posted 34 weeks ago.

I borrowed one from Beads...It was cushy enough but too wide for me too. Gone back to the Fly.

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magnus posted 34 weeks ago.

Yup, it being to wide was my fear. Like some of you said to pay a hundred plus for the damn thing and then have to modify it with a zip tie sounds tedious. Thank you for the info.

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jerallen posted 34 weeks ago.

I use this saddle and love it I have tried everything, fizik arione tri, selle italia triathgel, and many others.. To address the complaints about the width of the saddle, this saddle is meant to be ridden on the front of the "nose". It took me a little while to get used to, but I am so thrilled to say I have not had any pain down there for a while, even on 4-5 hour rides.

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magnus posted 32 weeks ago.

Well i talked to my friend at the Bike Shop about the saddle. He has convinced me to try it, and if i dont like it he won't make me keep it. Not everyone gets this luxory, so i am thankfull. My friend just got F.I.S.T. certified and I will be re-visting my position on my bike next week with this new saddle included in the setup. I will give impressions then.

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magnus posted 29 weeks ago.

I have to say when i finally saw this saddle up close, i thought it was much smaller than how i had framed it in my mind. I compared the width of this saddle against my stock saddle on my Kuota K-Factor. The nose of the ISM was just a fraction wider. So once the saddle was equipped, it took a short learning period.

It did as advertised by relieving that pressure, but nowwww that my sit bones were sitting at different spots i could feel some new muscle soreness. Those 2 prongs of the saddle can really feel like their poking up into your sit bones. Not the most comfortable feeling in the world. Since i am getting used to saddle my muscles are sore, so that poking can a get a tad annoying. Though, that sensation is getting less and less after each ride ( guess i am breaking in the saddle) and i dont feel that poking as much like i did in those first few rides.

I have found that there is some "play" in the saddle. You defintley have to ride this saddle on the nose to make it work, BUT you can work yourself a few milimeters or so backwards to find that "sweet spot" were evertyhing just clicks. For me, this saddle just clicks. I have found it easier to stay aero longer, no more pressure or friction on "the boys". Climbing on it has been a breeze and when I finally started pushing my machine forward with a more agrressive gear and cadence, I found that I was riding the very tip of the saddle with ease and comfort (again for the most part)

I am glad i gave this saddle a shot. I know its not for everyone, but with my short experience with it, i can say it does not feel to wide. My opinion is that its worth taking a look at espically if you get numbness in that area where you defintley do not want numbness to be present :).

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franchise posted 29 weeks ago.

I have had this saddle for 2 weeks. I was using a profile tristryke, but I started to feel uncomfortable after 3-4 hours in the saddle. So, I decided to try the ISM ADAMO racing saddle. I had some trouble trying to dial in the fit when it first arrived, but I had my position checked by my lbs, and it is now set to put me in the same position as before. After the first 3-4 rides, I had some soreness to get used to, but it has disappeared. I am able to stay in my aero bars longer, and I have found the saddle to be very comfortable as of late. My ride last night made me feel like the saddle disappeared. I think this is a saddle that you have to try to believe, but make sure you have some help with setup as well as giving it a good week or two to see how it rides after the soreness disappears.