Toupe to Chicane?

[crossjunkee]

I did a forum search, and nobody has really commented on the saddle. I'm currently a BIG fan of the Toupe, but the Chicane looks nice. Give some feedback!

[bigreen505]

No first hand experience, but Bike Source on Colorado Boulevard has the Chicane Pro in stock. I'd like to try one, but they only work with certain seatposts.

[crossjunkee]

No first hand experience, but Bike Source on Colorado Boulevard has the Chicane Pro in stock. I'd like to try one, but they only work with certain seatposts.

Ha, I was JUST in there last night! I didn't realize it didn't work with all seatposts though. I'm assuming my S-Works post will be fine. I wonder if the have a Chicane in the demo fleet? Peak Cycles in Golden does not.

[rnhood]

Specialized, like all quality outfits, will give you a 30-day trial on a saddle.

The older S-Works single bolt posts will need the newer Pave clamp (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/components/road-seat-postscollars/anodized-pave-clamp-79mm) to work properly. Since the newer clamp is revised and fits both 7 & 9mm rails, its a good idea to change to the newer one anyway. Only $35.

The newer 2-bolt posts (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/components/road-seat-postscollars/sworks-sl-carbon-2bolt-seatpost) will work fine with the 9mm rails (Chicane saddle included).

[bluesea]

Its definitely a different shape--Ymmv with saddles, as usual.