ISM Adamo Racing Tri Saddle?
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ISM Adamo Racing Tri Saddle?
I know saddle is a very personal thing, but after 200+ miles on my fizik arione, i'm still left with numb nuts.
I've even had it adjusted and fitted, but I guess my boney arse just can't take it. It's gotten bad where I stopped riding for a month now and been having some irration pain in the nuts (feels like i just got kicked in the nuts type of feel). I thought I had testicular cancer or something.
so, I went to the family doc yesterday and the boys all checked out fine, but was told I just need to lay off the bike till the numbness disappears.
so, which brings me to the question about this saddle. doctor recommend saddles with a cutout to help with the blood flow. so i've searched and found the ISM Adamo Racing Tri Saddle. i figured since ppl doing Tri are often on their bike for a long time, perhaps, this kind of seat will be good for me and my boys. but, i haven't found much info or reviews on this saddle.
so, i'm hoping perhaps someone on here has tried it before and perhaps could shed some reviews.
thanks!
I've even had it adjusted and fitted, but I guess my boney arse just can't take it. It's gotten bad where I stopped riding for a month now and been having some irration pain in the nuts (feels like i just got kicked in the nuts type of feel). I thought I had testicular cancer or something.
so, I went to the family doc yesterday and the boys all checked out fine, but was told I just need to lay off the bike till the numbness disappears.
so, which brings me to the question about this saddle. doctor recommend saddles with a cutout to help with the blood flow. so i've searched and found the ISM Adamo Racing Tri Saddle. i figured since ppl doing Tri are often on their bike for a long time, perhaps, this kind of seat will be good for me and my boys. but, i haven't found much info or reviews on this saddle.
so, i'm hoping perhaps someone on here has tried it before and perhaps could shed some reviews.
thanks!
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I tried an Arione for a 1 mile test ride and cut it short to try another saddle. The Aliante was somewhat better, but not good enough. Tried a couple of WTB saddles also with unhappy results. I tried an Aspide SE and had no numbness after 50+ miles, but it was too hard on my sit bones. I currently have a Terry Fly on the bike, but have had to tilt the nose down too much to avoid numbness, which means I'm now putting too much weight on my arms. I have a Aspide Gelaround coming in the mail this week - maybe that'll be the ticket.
It's really hard finding the right saddle. You want to give it and your butt some time to adjust/conform, but sometimes you just feel that something uncomfortable after 15 miles won't be more comfortable with time.
I'd be interested to know what you think of the Adamo. I expect you'll hear from the Brooks people, too.
It's really hard finding the right saddle. You want to give it and your butt some time to adjust/conform, but sometimes you just feel that something uncomfortable after 15 miles won't be more comfortable with time.
I'd be interested to know what you think of the Adamo. I expect you'll hear from the Brooks people, too.
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I tried an Arione for a 1 mile test ride and cut it short to try another saddle. The Aliante was somewhat better, but not good enough. Tried a couple of WTB saddles also with unhappy results. I tried an Aspide SE and had no numbness after 50+ miles, but it was too hard on my sit bones. I currently have a Terry Fly on the bike, but have had to tilt the nose down too much to avoid numbness, which means I'm now putting too much weight on my arms. I have a Aspide Gelaround coming in the mail this week - maybe that'll be the ticket.
It's really hard finding the right saddle. You want to give it and your butt some time to adjust/conform, but sometimes you just feel that something uncomfortable after 15 miles won't be more comfortable with time.
I'd be interested to know what you think of the Adamo. I expect you'll hear from the Brooks people, too.
It's really hard finding the right saddle. You want to give it and your butt some time to adjust/conform, but sometimes you just feel that something uncomfortable after 15 miles won't be more comfortable with time.
I'd be interested to know what you think of the Adamo. I expect you'll hear from the Brooks people, too.
yup, i thought about getting a brooks before, but then i realized "I really have a boney arse"; typical asian butt i guess. i might get the adamo.. found a 2006 review online, which sound positive. gonna search some more and see. at least i found a local shop in palo alto that has it, so hopefully they be willing to let me test it out before purchase.
*EDIT*
here are some more reviews if anyone is interested:
https://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=54694
https://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cm...?articleid=976
https://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/saddle06.shtml
so far, the reviews seems very positive, so i might just go ahead and give it a try.
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My girlfriend loves her Adamo Saddle...
shoot her an email at renee@coremultisport.com
I am sure she would be happy to tell you more about it...
shoot her an email at renee@coremultisport.com
I am sure she would be happy to tell you more about it...
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thanks. but i kinda want to hear more from a male's perspective. The lady at my LBS uses it as well, the women version, and she loves it on her Roo. i don't plan on doing any tris anytime yet, but would love a comfy seat for my arse and boys.