bianchi10
07-31-2020, 09:16 AM
Have often been curious about a raw carbon shell saddle. I have been told that the flex from a well made carbon saddle makes up for the no padding. Wearing good padding shorts and proper set up can result in a very comfortable saddle.
I've been very sensitive to saddle shape in the past and the Specialized Power saddle has been the only shape to not give me chaffing. So one might say, "Don't try to fix what aint broken!", Which is what I always come back to. However, the curiosity always comes back to hit me. Since the Power saddle has worked so well, I've tried looking into other carbon saddles with similar shape. I looked at the Berk Dila, but really dislike the super wide nose. I've been looking at the Alpitude Gardena saddle for some time now because the shape appears to be very similar to the Power saddle. The only thing that concerns me is the front 3 or 4 inches of that nose. Judging a book by its cover, I feel like it could feel like sitting on two rulers that are on their edges. I have done a bit of online searching and only come across a handful of small reviews.
Anyone here have experience?
https://alpitude.cc/shop/gardena-carbon-saddle/
I've been very sensitive to saddle shape in the past and the Specialized Power saddle has been the only shape to not give me chaffing. So one might say, "Don't try to fix what aint broken!", Which is what I always come back to. However, the curiosity always comes back to hit me. Since the Power saddle has worked so well, I've tried looking into other carbon saddles with similar shape. I looked at the Berk Dila, but really dislike the super wide nose. I've been looking at the Alpitude Gardena saddle for some time now because the shape appears to be very similar to the Power saddle. The only thing that concerns me is the front 3 or 4 inches of that nose. Judging a book by its cover, I feel like it could feel like sitting on two rulers that are on their edges. I have done a bit of online searching and only come across a handful of small reviews.
Anyone here have experience?
https://alpitude.cc/shop/gardena-carbon-saddle/