Heres how it works. Specializeds Power saddle range has certainly grown greatly in the six years since its release. It is comfortable for its fitness with medium length and weight. Thanks. Compare that to a regular Power Expert saddle (with Level 2 PU padding) which I measured at 53-55 at the most padded rearward part, and 62 at the nose. The Bandit Velcro wrap is one such example, and is a simple CO2, tyre lever and tube holder that remains out of the way. 3. Is this for your Canyon? Those two threaded holes are for SWAT accessories. Integrated Direct Mount Reserve Rack included for bottle/equipment storage solutions. We even took this ideology a step further via an extra wide and elongated Body Geometry channel that's been proven through blood flow testing and pressure mapping to reduce numbness and pressure on unwanted areas". Tel 01225 588855. Viewing 16 posts - 1 through 16 (of 16 total), Specialized Phenom vs. The only difference in name is the word "Arc". . I weighed our sample 143mm and 155mm Phenom Pro saddles at 195 and 208g respectively. Not tried the power arc though. For me, the Specialized was more comfortable when I tried both back-to-back. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. (New annually renewing membership only. Specialized S-Works Romin Evo Saddle:- Stiff FACT carbon fiber shell and Super-light PU padding. The base connects to black titanium rails in a standard 77 mm round size. It is not easy to pick one saddle for mountain riding. Dr Roger Minkow, the key figure behind the Body Geometry saddle range and the thinking man of saddle width, pointed out that a few of their athletes had issues with saddles being too narrow, where their sit bones were not being supported evenly and so the body was forced to unevenly overload softer tissue. Save 25% + DMR Trail Gloves + DeathGrips when you subscribe to MBUK magazine, *Spring Savings* Try 6 issues of Cycling Plus for just 9.99 | Save 74% today, The new Phenom Pro is highly comfortable, supportive, lightweight and without short snagging potential. Honeycomb gel padding to cradle your sitbones, Elastomer rail suspension for instant, plush comfort. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. At the very top of the range sits the 3D-printed S-Works Power with Mirror, which I can tell you is both eye-wateringly expensive and also brilliantly comfortable. Or sign up for one year for just 49 $79 59, Try your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1. Theres a perceptible difference between the two when riding technical trails, and the 143mm is better suited to that task. Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 First Ride - has the flagship racer traded climbing prowess for all-round performance? The rails give 5cm adjustment, be careful when shuffling the saddle to the right position as the black finish, and adjustment markings, will easily scratch off making saddle adjustment more of a guessing game. Would you like to receive offers, updates and events from BikeRadar and its publisher Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company)? Specialized Romin Evo Pro:- Featherweight FACT and water-resistant. Find out more about how we test. I would like to hear from hubbers who have ridden both the Phenom and the Power saddle on a mountain bike. Specializeds first Body Geometry product was a saddle released in 1997 and since then the Body Geometry concept has evolved into a wide range of saddles including the Power Pro. Others struggle for comfort, forever seeking that Holy Grail. Wherever you are riding it reduces the pressure on the sensitive parts. It never felt awkward for me and it is the first saddle which gave me no discomfort whatsoever. For as long as there've been saddles, women have been having issues with them. 270. So, while the base of the Power Mimic is still cut out, it is covered by a layer of foam that maintains a depressed center but also provides soft support. I found no problem in scooting to the nose of the saddle for steep climbs, and theres enough width for it to be comfortable for short periods of time too. Cape Town / Signal Hill and Lion's Head, gravel tracks? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It's not bad although there are certainly lighter saddles out there. > 9 ways to make your bike more comfortable. The generous cut out is the dominate feature of the saddle, The texture of the expanded Elaston beads is visible through the saddles cover, Specialized SWAT mounts gives some neat options for built in storage, The titanium rails give 5cm of adjustment space, The wide shoulders and flattish profile will be popular amongst many riders, Castelli Estremo overshoes review: Seriously plush fleece for extreme conditions, Rapha Pro Team II bib tights review: Top-tier Rapha protection, Endura Road Overshoe review: We test the Scottish brand's neoprene best seller, Pearl Izumi Attack Wxb review: the king of budget shell jackets. Albion Long Sleeve Merino base layer review: Winter merino comfort, but not for race day, Assos GT Ultraz Winter Booties review: Deceptively capable overshoes from the Swiss brand, Price: 190.00 / $275.00 / 239.90 / AU$320.00, Material: Carbon base with hollow titanium rails. So far I've tried the Phenom. Took the Phenom off my road bike and put on a Power saddle .. still trying to get comfortable . Now the range has been expanded to include the Romin Evo and Phenom Evo saddles. I found this worked very well and was quite comfortable on all my rides. The Romin is incredibly minimal padding and probable due to the stiff shell. Certainly the Harrogate does or at least did. WebI cant compare against the Power Arc but a 143mm Phenom is almost identical in shape and width to a Charge Spoon. Most would likely say the new Power saddle is great- I do however note with interest that Kulhavy, Grotts and Gaze are all on the Phenom. Good scores are more common than bad, because fortunately good products are more common than bad. Heading out the door? The seat cover is made with a synthetic material that has no visible stitch and it is contained under the edge of the saddle. if I am looking for a general topic like 'mudguards' Lightweight saddle with minimal padding, but cleverly shaped shell delivers plenty of support and comfort, Cheap saddle that's left me very cheerful: very comfortable, and excellent value, Impressively comfortable, and very, very light, If you are looking to upgrade your saddle, the price, comfort and quality materials here make it hard to overlook, Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc Manage Settings It is a snub-nosed, relatively flat design with a moderate amount of padding. Ive also got an ancient Fizik Antares that Im going to try as it does similar. Great all-day comfort can be achieved here. Shape wise, theres a slight kick at the tail, but the length is otherwise mostly flat. The phenom has a little portion of dive in the middle. I love the power saddle, hate the Phenom. Jul 18, 2020 So specialized discontinued the Henge which was the saddle I got along with best. I recently want from a Gobi to the Specialized Henge which is mtb specific. Really impressed with it so perhaps give that a try too Tell us what you particularly liked about the product, Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product, Would you consider buying the product? The rear of the saddle has more traditionally firm padding since thats ideally where we want support, but much like the foam in the center, the foam on the nose is very forgiving. If you prefer a saddle with least pedaling then the specialized romin is for you. So I've ridden both and I really like them both. Will go compare the Arc to the Scoop, it might just be a fluke of positioning (or the massive cut-out) that makes the Power Arc feel better than the Scoop. Building on the popularity of the womens Power saddle with Mimic, the expanded range includes a broader range of saddle shapes with Mimic technology, which is designed to eliminate hotspots and reduce swelling in sensitive areas. Already have an account with us? I run a 155. My sit bones measured on the edge of the 143mm, so I tested both, Specialized uses a special low-friction material on the cover, There is a subtle pressure relieving channel that runs the length of the Phenom, Those two holes at the rear of the saddle are for Specializeds new SWAT system. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Its a subtly softer and better-damped version of the regular Phenom, and is a welcomed addition on dead roads, gravel, or off-road. Already have an account with us? Selle San Marco, for example, makes some saddles that are very similar in style to this one (short and with a cutout) and which are also lighter, but they also cost a bit more and from my experience definitely feel different on longer rides. No matter how much I praise this saddle, its crucial to repeat that were all different whats worked for me wont necessarily do so for you. With this, it offers a smooth and catch-free shape for moving around on descents, while also offering scuff guards in case you fail to stay on. As a generalisation, if you want to start with Specialized saddles, I would recommend Power as the first to try. I attribute this comfort to the wider cut out which does a good job of moving pressure away from soft sensitive tissue and avoided a loss of blood flow. Its worth noting that there is a lumpy transition from the Elaston to Mimic foam sections, and while I was concerned about this, the reality is that the sheer softness of the padding prevents this from causing issues. For those familiar with the Specialized saddle line, you'll recognize the Phenom as its race platform mountain bike saddle. While specialized romin ensures you about the durability and improvement of blood flow in the tissues. We deliver! Due to its stub nose and little rear hang-over past where your sit bones belong, the saddle offers a relatively short 265mm length. The centre of the saddle is still cut-away, its just covered by soft and stretchy, almost gel-like material. At road.cc every product is thoroughly tested for as long as it takes to get a proper insight into how well it works. The Power Pro is a unisex saddle and Specialized has satisfied themselves through their own blood-flow testing and pressure mapping that the Power Pro will offer comfort to both men and women alike thanks to the long wide central cutout. I've docked a couple of points for the surface finish issue, but structurally the saddle has held up well. Less than $50 (7) $50 - $250 (21) $250 - $500 (7) Size. But wait, theres more. It was soft like a cruiser saddle where you wanted it to be, and yet firm so that you didnt droop into a bad position or close off blood flow. The Romin Evo with Mimic comes in Pro, Expert and Comp levels, while the Phenom with Mimic is available in Expert and Comp. Dimensions of specialized romin and phenom are 143, 168mm, or 155 wide and 143mm or 155mm wide approximately. The phenom has the design of Specialized's "Body Geometry". Katherine is the former editor of advntr.cc and has also worked as a presenter on the Global Cycling Network. Phenom tail is lower and nose is shorter, less chance to catch shorts. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). WebSpecialized Mimic Saddles - Romin Evo vs Power vs Phenom - YouTube This video is a comparison of three female saddles from Specialized Mimic family. Rumour has it the Power design actually started off as a womens-specific saddle and was then realised to be superb for men, too. Im assuming youve been measured. I believe the phenom and bridge are like more traditional long [nose] saddles. I suspect the answer is to order a Phenom from Sigmasports just to compare as nobody local sells them, but thought it worth asking. Different saddles are honestly just different shapes that may or may not fit different people in different disciplines. I have tried a few since but can't find something I like. The Specialized Power Arc Expert saddle is a comfortable and accommodating seat that's capable of keeping you supported over even really long distances without trouble. Like many memory foam mattresses, how long before the soft foam on the saddle ends up with permanently compressed points, mitigating its benefits? Basically, I ride like a mountain biker. Right off the bat, we should deal with an important caveat: saddles are quite a personal issue and what suits one person might not be ideal for another. BA1 1UA. Geronimo October 11, 2019, 3:42am #16 As any cyclist will know, finding the right saddle is a completely personal choice, where the results can be unnoticeable at best, and the cause of much angst at worst. All material FarrellyAtkinson (F-At) Limited, Unit 7b Green Park Station BA11JB. The Toupe tends to put more weight on the sit bones, although being flatter you can slide a little easier on it. He's obviously had the anti-cyclist training. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Step up one level and the Power Expert saves weight via hollow titanium rails. I suspect that the wider and slightly flatter shoulders, when compared to the previously reviewed Prologo Scratch, is what causes my discomfort. Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Actually, there is no perfect saddle for riding. I shift forward when climbing and move back a little when descending. There has been an ongoing trend of shorter and shorter saddles over the years and throughout this evolution, Specialized has been at the forefront with their popular Power range of saddles. Specialized offers this saddle in 143 and 155 mm widths, with the wider of the two tipping the scales at an actual 237 g. For comparison, a regular Power Pro saddle is 233 g. To provide a quick bit of background, my personal go-to saddle (Ive bought at least five of them) over the past six or so years has been the Specialized Phenom in a 155 mm width. 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