The Performance E3 FORM™ SADDLE

[Univega]

Still looking for the perfect saddle.

Here is my usual issue, pressure and friction on the inner thighs, sometimes to the point my hamstrings burn. If I stand up in the saddle, the burn goes away.

Also, after my longer rides (>40 miles) my inner butt is so sore I can hardly sit in the saddle.

Anyone try the Performance E3 FORM™ SADDLE. Which model (Form gel or Titanium) and
how do you like it?

[piper_chuck]

I installed one yesterday and took my first ride on it today. It was only 11 miles and I didn't properly account for it being a bit shorter than the old saddle, so it was a little too low. I didn't notice any unusual rubbing, but it's too early for me to decide whether I like it or not. If you do some searches you'll find a few other reports from people who have them.

[sch]

I have been satisfied with an E3 Ti saddle that I ride upto 70mi or so.
Not perfect but ok, much better than a few I have tried, but not
quite as good as the Terry Liberators I prefer. Its form factor
requires some adjusting to as Piper notes. Trying new sadddles is a
chancy and potentially expensive affair as you really need to do
some serious mileage, enough to take the cosmetic bloom off many
saddles and hence more difficult to return/exchange. The Terries,
for me have a 5-7 kmi life span then get too saggy and have to
be replaced. E3 are likely to last longer but not as long as Brooks.

[piper_chuck]

I installed one yesterday and took my first ride on it today. It was only 11 miles and I didn't properly account for it being a bit shorter than the old saddle, so it was a little too low. I didn't notice any unusual rubbing, but it's too early for me to decide whether I like it or not. If you do some searches you'll find a few other reports from people who have them.
I've put about 150 miles on mine now. My longest ride was 37.5 miles, yesterday. It was on flat terrain and I was not a happy camper. I could not find a position that made my butt happy. I may play with it a bit more, but I'm also researching other saddles.

[Eyeseeu]

Well 2 months late, but I switched to the E3 and love it. It takes some adjustment but once you find a comfy position I had no issues even on a 370 mile 24hr. ride. For me I had to tip the nose down slightly to make sure that the contact was mainly on the sit bones. Once I did that it has been the most comfortable saddle I have ever used.

[huerro]

I have an e3 gel with about a thousand miles on it (with a max of 100k on it at a time). I have no complaints. It's the only "modern" road saddle I've owned, so I don't have much to compare it to.

It's quite affordable (i think i paid $30 for mine), so I see no reason not to give it a shot.