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Click to email a link to a friend When road cycling, we spend lots of time sitting on our saddles, so finding the right one for riding style, body position, and, most importantly, that fits you properly is of the utmost importance.
As expected, the profile and shape of the Power Pro Mirror are similar to all previous Specialized Power saddles. A short nose, large cutout, and upswept rear portion provide excellent pelvic support when riding in an aggressive, forward-hinged position. It comes in two widths, 143mm and 155mm , so most riders should be able to find a good fit. The Power Saddle family has been incredibly popular across the road cycling community and works well for most body types.
Out on the road, the Prologo Dimension delivers the comfort that its design promises. On top of excellent lateral stability, the moderate level of cushioning strikes a good balance that’s comfortable for long hours in the saddle. It’s not squishy, but rather a bit cushy, in comparison to the less forgiving race-oriented saddles in our test. A large central cutout, dubbed “P.A.S.” or Perenial Area System by Prologo, is well executed and not at all noticeable when riding.
Due to its flat fore-aft profile, the Vento Argo 00 Adaptive makes it easy to change positions in different situations. Shifting weight back while climbing or rolling forward into an aggressive tuck on descents is easy and it remains comfortable regardless of the riding position. The carbon fiber shell and base give the saddle a ride quality that not all similarly constructed saddles in this test were able to match.
PRO is a line of cockpit components developed by Shimano and aimed at bike racers looking for professional-level contact points. The Stealth line of saddles is one of PRO’s great success stories and was one of the first road saddles to adopt a short-nose, wide cutout design, intended for aggressive positions on the bike.coordinates well with the “dark side” aesthetics of modern race bikes, with a gloss black on matte black cover that puts off Stealth fighter jet vibes.
The cover is dimpled in the rear to help riders stay planted in a powerful position. Branding on the cover, and rails, is minimal and almost invisible, allowing it to blend in nicely on just about any bike. The Verse comp is somewhat heavy at 312g with the Blendr mount. The difference of 140 grams between the Verse Comp and the $350 Trek RSL is approximately half a bottle of water saves you $250. Oh, and the comfort of those two saddles is virtually identical.
Our only real complaint about the Vento Argo R3 is that on longer rides, the edges of the cutout became more noticeable and presented as ridges of pressure. It’s possible that these ridges may flatten over time, but we feel it is worth noting nonetheless. And, of course, saddle comfort is personal and very subjective, so this may not be an issue at all for other riders.is a reasonably priced short-nosed racing saddle that comes in 140mm and 150mm widths.
The RSL also features the Blendr accessory mount which can hold the Bontrager Flare tail light, saddle bag, and even a small fender that prevents the rooster tail of filthy road water from hitting your tailbone. The mount is easily removable when not needed. This type of optional integration for accessories is something I wish were incorporated into more saddles.
Examining the Dynamic further, it is immediately noticeable how firm it is. It has just a thin layer of padding and relies more on its shape to provide comfort than cushioning. It’s also worth noting that Selle SMP advertises the Dynamic as being “designed for medium-large pelvises”, though at 138mm wide, it’s relatively narrow by today’s standards.
The SLR is also an expensive saddle at $319.90 US, although it has a build quality to match the price tag. The cover joins the base seamlessly for a refined, clean appearance, and the matte finish of the TI 316 rails looks industrial but elegant.is a great option, because it saves a significant amount of weight while preserving durability and seatpost compatibility by using 7x7mm round TI 316 rails.
Aside from some basic specs and a list price, there is very little information available about the Prevaill TT saddle either on the Velo website or elsewhere. Turns out, Velo has created a very nice profile and combined it with just the right amount of density to be super comfortable in any riding position.
In addition to testing them all in the real world, we weighed all the saddles for consistency and comparison to the manufacturer’s specs. A good road bike saddle is critical for your comfort on the bike. With so many models, sizes, materials, and designs to choose from, finding the right saddle isn’t the most straightforward thing in the world.
Also, it is important to bear in mind that a saddle’s profile can play a role in the effective width and where your sit bones rest on the saddle. A saddle that has a more rounded profile will effectively be narrower than its measured total width, while a flatter profile will be much closer to the actual width.Another factor to consider is the profile of a saddle from tip to tail. For the most part, saddles are either fairly flat or they have a slightly cradled shape.
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