5 THINGS TO KNOW WHEN BUYING A NEW SADDLE *IMPROVE COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE* (SPECIALIZED POWER) 

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Wow, fantastic video. I've tried MANY saddles - I thought it was just me that felt some saddles of the same size felt too small/narrow. I too, am now on a power 143 and it's pretty nice. My previous favorite was the Toupe from 2009-ish. That Carbon Hotwalk in the back though! Lucky kid there 🙂

I picked up a Power saddle last year - it was a game changer for me, absolutely love it.

Best video I've seen on the subject. This really is becoming my go-to channel for everything bike. One thing, like some other commentators I would like to know what your seat bone measurement came out as to make you decide on the 143mm power saddle? Thanks again.

Been riding 155 power now for 2 years and never had issues! Recently went to power arc and love it!

I have already chosen specialized power, your video taught me which one to choose. Kudos from Brazil.

Good job! I'm a Bontrager man, but I like the look of Specialize saddles, especially that Power model, it's a looker.

The specialized kiddy bike at the background is sweet!!!

I’m swapping out my Power saddle. It’s not uncomfortable, but it’s been designed for the pro’s, and it naturally pushes you forward in the saddle to get you hunkered down. Going for a PRO Griffon saddle, I want something flatter and longer.

Quality video as always!

Great content as always and nice custom keyboard too haha

Nice video again! You remind me of the Neighbor from “Home Improvements!”😂😂😂

Most have to do with bike setup. I have a couple saddles with 143mm width all looks the same. I like my Selle Italia TM Novus Flow because of the seat bone to nose on saddle is more narrow. Not too hard and not too soft. I do like to ride in the drops a lot and still comfy on the hoods without moving all around on the saddle. Now I have no more saddle sores. Nice saddle for cheap. All of my shorts are Pearl Izumi.

Another great video! I find as my body composition has improved through cycling, its revealing more the width of my sit bones. I think previously I had more cush to catch and support myself, and now I can really feel when I miss the saddle, or If I just make it on. When buying a new bike will stores let you swap out the saddle for a different width of the same model? Or is it just what Trek and Specialized etc supply the store, and you have to factor in a new saddle purchase - even if its just a wider model?

I bought the same saddle earlier today. I was going to buy the power pro mirror very cushy but the price tag threw me for a loop. I have saddle sore from riding my old saddle and swelling of the tissue. Not a pleasant feeling. I was measured. I put my bike on the trainer with bib shorts and chammy butter. Right now it a bit uncomfortable cause of the saddle sores and swelling of the soft tissue. That swelling occurred cause of crash so the nose of the old saddle hit my soft tissue. Talk about pain. When I'm healed and can't wait to see how the saddle really feels. But even in my condition it's a major difference from my old saddle. It turns out it was too narrow. So let's see if I go for the power mirror saddle. But I may be ok with the same saddle you have which happens to be 143mm as well. Thanks for the info it helps

You got the full gaming setup nice. I have a toupe saddle and it's great

Perfectly timed video, I need a new seat for my Bianchi!

Best. Saddle. Video. Ever!

I think the most important is curve versus conture or flat wish manufacture would describe that more in saddle description, great content , love the orange specialized shoes 👍

I've been riding a 143 Power Comp, I'm going to try out a 153 Pologo Dimension when CT thaws. I measured right in between the two sizes and think there's just enough roll off on the Power to make it not super comfortable. It's great for ~15-20 miles but any longer it loses comfort big time.

Excellent video, thanks!!

Riding shorts with padding helped me the most

Very informative. Thanks for the video

I like how there is casually a hotwalk carbon in the background

Great keyboard, mate! :D

Didn't know you were a custom keeb nerd, too! Nice setup.

Love it GC

No one should be in pain while riding. A lot of it has to do with the chamois in your bib or shorts. I have the bontrager aeolus elite and use it with black bibs or castelli with zero issues. I try pearl izumi and I get saddle sores on both legs and numbness everywhere down there.

Great explanation thanks bro

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

Have you tried the power mirror. I currently use the power for more aggressive rides and the leather selle anatomica for longer rides. I’d like to have one saddle but can’t ride centuries with the power hence question on power mirror? Also have your tried the Argo saddle terra which is similar to power?

Brooks B17 one of the best saddle out there , you will be very happy price is good to as well $100 around

Love the mech keyboard! Seems like you have expensive hobbies

Every time I start getting a little ‘sore’ on my soft tissue I sing to myself “Tainted Love” - it makes me laugh and move on with my ride. But I’m thinking of getting a Power saddle to try and relive some of that pressure on longer rides

Nice vid i use a specialized power knockoff and its pretty good 😅

lol that Hotwalk placement!!!

I currently have a Power on my bike; I recently took off an Infinity saddle. The bike fitter told me there is a sweet spot that we need to find. That being the case, saddles like the infinity and the power reduce the sweet spot because how they are built - for the power the fall off reduces the sweet spot. According to him, some flatter and cheaper seat would work best for most riders. To his point, I got a Peloton in November and it doesn’t bother me, but the community has a lot of problems with it. Question for anyone willing to answer: On a ride of 40+ miles, do you get to a point where you need to come out of the saddle? For me, if I do ten miles seated the entire time I am surprised. I just need a break.

I ended up getting this seat for mountain biking because I’m factory seat broke. I’m riding a stunmpjumper. No I’m not riding really long rides but I do run into comfort issues sometimes when sitting a pedaling. I was wondering what do you think about this seat for mountain biking? I did notice like you said that this seat is quite short.

if someone goes with larger width saddle, for uprise position, regardless of sit bone measurement, would that be good? thanks for the great video

I've seen a video mentioning if you run a stem low with a chimney you should have a long stem plug to help support the clamping area. What do you think?

this was helpful

Off topic, you said you like PCs. Would be curious to know the specs on your rig! Looks dope.

I recently got a specialized power. I like the shape but it honestly feels too firm. It almost feels like it bruises my sit bones. Should I get used to it or look to something else? What would you recommend?

Actually, I think you've missed one important aspect. Mentioning that carbon rail are always (if not always please let me know which are not) shorter than steel rails or something like that. It's very important because if one is on the limit of saddle adjustment, that change might throw one's fit out of the window.

gold dust info for us noobs, thanks so much GC

Good stuff! I measured 147mm I ride a 155. I’ve been thinking about trying a 168, how much wider should you go than your sit bone width? I don’t need rubbing, that would suck.

Omg this is a hidden gem video!!!!!!! Thank you for such incredible information. I’m currently on a 145 and I get leg rub but I think it’s because I’m so extremely far back on the saddle I’m trying to search for a bigger area. My sit bones are mere mms from the edges. I’m definitely getting a 155 to try. This could be my golden ticket. Excellent information. My sit bones are 12.5cm so I think 155 is a good choice. Thanks again!!!!!

My sit bone width is 122mm or 12.1cm, what width would you suggest for this saddle? 155? Thanks!

I use the power expert I tried the new 3D saddle I found it to soft , I’m trying s works power it’s pretty hard way more then the expert, but rather have to hard then to soft

when you get your sit bones measured, is that measurement to be used for all bikes i.e road vs hybrid vs mountain etc.?

Hi, is that the Power Comp or Power Expert. And what's the difference between the Comp and Expert?

Great video, but did anyone else find the self desperately looking for the other s-works shoe in the background? 🤣

Yeah i ride with only a carbon shell. I do 100 mile rides no problem on that. Shape is more important than padding.

Nice 👍💯

Assnometer?

S works power saddle or S works mirror power saddle?

143 ok but… what’s the measures of your bones? Thanks!

what size are thoes cycling shoes ? u wanna sell them lol i like that color

whats with you always flexing that hotwalk carbon

Is "contour" so hard to spell?

You missed out rail shape. Round & oval.

18 ?

I see somebody bought an Aethos 😂👏

Instructions unclear, bought a $15 carbon saddle off ali express

Bros... look at this guy with a $1,000 carbon kids bike chucked on a pile of stuff... LOL

THAT's what I call a man cave!

Contore... lol

I hate that palm sander. Clean your garage.

Posprzataj ten burdel najpierw a potem kręc filmy

Cleanup all that shit.