Equipment review - Shimano Stealth Pro Saddle

[PacNW2Ford]

They’re local to me and I hope they’re doing okay. Thanks.

[Jeff N.]

Bought a 152, was finally able to take a ride after it'd rained all week here in SD. Hey, feels good! Butt-bones rest nicely on the rear of the saddle and the larger channel give losta room for the gonadal nether-regions. I like it. I'm mostly an SMP Lite 209 guy, but I'm gonna keep this one on (Firefly) for a while. As an extra bonus, it's quite reasonably priced!

[tuxbailey]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

Bought a 152, was finally able to take a ride after it'd rained all week here in SD. Hey, feels good! Butt-bones rest nicely on the rear of the saddle and the larger channel give losta room for the gonadal nether-regions. I like it. I'm mostly an SMP Lite 209 guy, but I'm gonna keep this one on (Firefly) for a while.

That is the one thing I noticed immediately, that the support for the sit bones were so much better.

[Waldo62]

The heck with the saddle, I want the rest of that bike.

[nmrt]

Right! When Dave talked about the saddle in the first post, all I could do was look at the bike!

Originally Posted by Waldo62

The heck with the saddle, I want the rest of that bike.

[d_douglas]

I haven’t seen this much enthusiasm stirred up for a saddle for ages!! All this talk makes me want to try one out. Now looking for my ‘sheep emoji’...

[clarendon]

Has anyone tried the new Fizik Argo saddles yet? Curious to know how these compare to the Stealth.

[Jeff N.]

No, but they look strikingly similar, don't they?

[clarendon]

Yes. I wonder whether the Stealth is most similar to the Tempo (endurance, slightly wider) or Vento (slightly firmer) versions of the Argo.

[Sojodave]

I have tried both the Pro Stealth and the Fizik Argo Tempo. They are very different saddles. The Pro Stealth is more firm and has less dip. The Fizik Argo Tempo has soft padding with a dip. Both have a wide nose and both depend upon how you have them set up. Which one would I recommend, it all depends on what type of riding you do and what you prefer. Both are good saddles.

[Paid In Full]

After reading this thread, I just ordered up the 152 pro stealth. I am 6'2" and will weigh about 140 when dinner is through. I've ridden enough saddles to think I am reasonably comfortable on most, the original Selle Italia SLR was my go to for years, but then it wasn't. The newer Flites also did it for a while, as did Aliantes, Ariones, and finally the Cambium C13 carved in a 132 which I am very happy with. As comfortable as I find that seat, I do move around on it quite a bit searching for the right place to be, and am never entirely sure if I'm on it, but no discomfort whatsoever. If I wasn't always searching to find the right spot, I'd stop looking for a new saddle.

I'm intrigued by the OP finding that a lifetime of assuming a narrow saddle was the proper choice turned out not to be true. Maybe I too will be surprised to have wide sits bones, and possibly a great looking ass as well. Fingers crossed!

[teleguy57]

Originally Posted by Jeff N.

Bought a 152, was finally able to take a ride after it'd rained all week here in SD. Hey, feels good! Butt-bones rest nicely on the rear of the saddle and the larger channel give losta room for the gonadal nether-regions. I like it. I'm mostly an SMP Lite 209 guy, but I'm gonna keep this one on (Firefly) for a while. As an extra bonus, it's quite reasonably priced!

Dang, this may just get me on one too -- SMP Dynamic guy myself....

Jeff, how did the position of the clamp on the rails compare to your SMP? And how about the padding compared to your 209 Lite? Inquiring minds and all

[Jeff N.]

The clamp is positioned dead center on the rails of the Pro Stealth and slightly off center (toward the rear) of my 209. The Stealth and 209 have about the same "cushiness" at the rear. Can't really tell the difference. The Stealth is a bit shorter in overall length that the 209...you can see that right off.

[teleguy57]

Great info, thx. Will order one yet this evening.

[rain dogs]

Originally Posted by clarendon

Has anyone tried the new Fizik Argo saddles yet? Curious to know how these compare to the Stealth.

I have comments earlier in this same thread. The nose is totally different. I like the Fizik much more. The nose is too wide on the Pro Stealth IMHO