Anyone with insider knowledge at Specialized?

[AngryScientist]

That might know if they have officially discontinued the Toupe saddle?

This happened once before a few years ago, and they were just in a short break before releasing a slightly cosmetically updated model, but the toupe has been gone from the Spec website for a while now.

Is my beloved saddle now on the endangered species list? Or are they going to make an update and release again?

Anyone know?

[KJMUNC]

No idea, but this is why I buy them when I find them at a decent price....which isn't that often as we're not the only two with this preference!

I prefer the early models and I'm shocked at how much 15y/o saddles sell for when they pop up.

Let's hope they're just freshening the model and will bring it back!

[azrider]

Ha.......this post made me realize I run Romin on all my bikes now

[biker72]

They have some 155mm Troupe Expert Gel's left. All other Troupe's are sold out.

[jb_11]

Originally Posted by biker72

They have some 155mm Troupe Expert Gel's left. All other Troupe's are sold out.

Amain has a few varieties of the 155 available (on clearance). The smaller sizes say they are discontinued online.

[fignon's barber]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

That might know if they have officially discontinued the Toupe saddle?

This happened once before a few years ago, and they were just in a short break before releasing a slightly cosmetically updated model, but the toupe has been gone from the Spec website for a while now.

Is my beloved saddle now on the endangered species list? Or are they going to make an update and release again?

Anyone know?

I just texted a guy on my team who is the regional Speccy rep: " Toupe is no longer in production. Closest thing now will be the Romin saddles."

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by fignon's barber

I just texted a guy on my team who is the regional Speccy rep: " Toupe is no longer in production. Closest thing now will be the Romin saddles."

thanks. i've tried the romin too, does not agree with me. i guess i will be on the hunt for a suitable replacement when the time comes! damn.

[ryker]

I’ve been weaning myself off all things Specialized and the Toupe is my last dependency.

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by jb_11

Amain has a few varieties of the 155 available (on clearance). The smaller sizes say they are discontinued online.

AMain is legit - they are what evolved out of performance and nashbar. I've ordered a few things from them as well as called. very pleasant. I appreciate the $1.99 flat ship on small stuff.

[cinema]

Originally Posted by ryker

I’ve been weaning myself off all things Specialized and the Toupe is my last dependency.

i really like their helmets, if you've got any

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

AMain is legit - they are what evolved out of performance and nashbar. I've ordered a few things from them as well as called. very pleasant. I appreciate the $1.99 flat ship on small stuff.

AMain bought the two websites. Neither had sold Specialized for two decades.

[572cv]

I've switched to the power saddle... better butt compatibility for me, it turned out... and will be putting up a Toupe 143 in good shape when I get around to it, fyi.

[Fiery]

Pro Griffon is a fairly similar saddle, might be worth a shot.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Fiery

Pro Griffon is a fairly similar saddle, might be worth a shot.

I agree. fwiw

[thegunner]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

thanks. i've tried the romin too, does not agree with me. i guess i will be on the hunt for a suitable replacement when the time comes! damn.

slr flow is closer.