comp cyclist GREAT DEAL
08-12-09, 12:17 AM
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comp cyclist GREAT DEAL
08-12-09, 05:10 AM
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They had a SLR (vanox I believe) for $29.99 last week on Twitter. Got mine yesterday and rode it home..... Nice.
08-12-09, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JSWhaler
Nice find. I just ordered the saddle demo kit.
08-12-09, 08:37 AM
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It's supposed to do that.
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Thanks. I've been wanting to try one of these. It's a good enough deal to buy it and just sell it if I don't like it.
08-12-09, 08:40 AM
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thanks man, just picked up two for my bikes. Finally can dump Mr. Numb on the Felt and Mr. Pain on the Madone.
08-12-09, 08:48 AM
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Love the twin from ProBikeKit (that's no longer sold.) Now I have a second for my other bike. Thanks!
08-12-09, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by gmh39
does the price of the saddle demo include the cost of one of the saddles, or is that just the cost to demo?
08-12-09, 12:51 PM
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WOW...I was JUST looking at this saddle last week. THANKS!
08-12-09, 02:38 PM
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(I only looked at the one in the link first)
08-14-09, 05:17 PM
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So the SLR Gel I ordered Wednesday was waiting for me when I got home today. I'm going to have to forget Competitive Cyclist ships so fast.
When I opened the box, I thought "oh crap, this is going to hurt." Couldn't have been more wrong - I only had an hour to ride, but it felt great - zero numbness or pain. I can't wait to go on a longer ride to see if it stays that way. If so, I may order another for the trainer, or to just keep for later.
When I opened the box, I thought "oh crap, this is going to hurt." Couldn't have been more wrong - I only had an hour to ride, but it felt great - zero numbness or pain. I can't wait to go on a longer ride to see if it stays that way. If so, I may order another for the trainer, or to just keep for later.
08-15-09, 01:34 PM
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Pulled the trigger on the cut away deal. Not sure why I waited so long. Never thought I experienced any discomfort "down there" before. But, it made a world of difference on my first ride (40 mi). My have to adjust set up on stem a bit, as the seat seams a little shorter, but I am very happy with the purchase.
08-31-09, 11:23 PM
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so..this saddle is easily the MOST COMFORTABLE roadbike saddle I'd ever ridden on. This has got to be the best deals I've gotten for my bike.
08-31-09, 11:34 PM
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Funny, I bought it ($50, why not?), and found it to be a lot less comfortable than the SLR that I've been using.
Not complaining, though. For $50, it was definitely worth a shot. I can easily get the $50+shipping back on craigslist.
Not complaining, though. For $50, it was definitely worth a shot. I can easily get the $50+shipping back on craigslist.
09-01-09, 04:39 AM
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I got one too and have to say I really like it so far. I did a 4.5 hour continuous ride on Sunday and never felt discomfort.
It's still not as comfortable as my favorite WTB Rocket V, but it's close enough and looks much better on my bike
It's still not as comfortable as my favorite WTB Rocket V, but it's close enough and looks much better on my bike
09-01-09, 08:01 AM
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I may be swapping mine out, if anyone wants to try this one out. Seemed a lot better than my old saddle out the box, but now it is beginning to wear on me after that 30 mile mark. I tried adjusting the angle to redistribute pressure on my sit bones, but may be moving on.
I wish I could just HTFU already. Just sucks having to constantly adjust - and ultimately end the ride early b/c I can't sit down. Ugh.
I wish I could just HTFU already. Just sucks having to constantly adjust - and ultimately end the ride early b/c I can't sit down. Ugh.
