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gracer
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 6, 2009
Strengths: Decent construction, soft leather fabric. No sagging after 1 yr, even with my 220 lb frame. Very good value and in good shape.Weaknesses: With my bulk, I have to tweak the saddle to get it 'just right' in order to feel comfortable on it.Bottom Line: Noting what other reviews have said, this saddle took some getting used to. But when I found the right position, its simply great.
Favorite Ride: anyplace flat with a tailwind
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$79.00
Purchased At: direct
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DrSmile
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Strengths: Fairly comfortable, nice cutout, looks nice when newWeaknesses: Poor wear, I would guess it's the wrong type (too soft) of leather.Bottom Line: I bought this saddle shortly after they were introduced on the Neuvation site. I love Neuvation wheels (have 4 sets) and I figured this would be something worth trying. I have no issues with fit, if you like Selle Italia Flite/SLR/K/C saddles you'll like this one as it's very similar to those. I rode a few century rides with the saddle without issues. However, after only 2500 miles on the saddle the leather is extremely worn on the sides and front, and the saddle creaks against the rails which isn't fixable. I have since built other bikes with the Selle Italia SLC saddle which has a carbon front which prevents wear of the leather. A much better wearing saddle with a similar shape is the Selle San Marco Aspide which I have on another bike.
Favorite Ride: Outside somewhere
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At: Neuvation
Similar Products Used: Numerous Selle Italia and San Marco saddles. If you like Fizik saddles don't buy this one.
Bike Setup: This saddle is on my early winter / spring Performance/Scattante brand bike. See my photo section for pics.
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cyclist4life
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 2, 2008
Strengths: Price. Return policy. No questions asked. John Nugent's service is excellent.Weaknesses: Hard skinny nose. I was hopeful that this would work out as I think it is ridiculous to pay $130 for a saddle. Maybe this is a lesson about how you get what you pay for.Bottom Line: I purchased this saddle about a month ago and it is killing me. It's nothing like I expected after reading the reviews. There is very little padding to this saddle. The nose is very narrow and hard. I too am having problems in the groin area. I don't get numb as a previoius reviewer described but I do get rubbed raw in the groin area. Especially short fast rides like the Tuesday lunch ride or a criterium. If you ride around all day on the hoods or the tops this saddle may work fine for you. I love my Neuvation wheels (R28SL) so I thought I would try out the saddle but sadly I will be returning this baby.
Favorite Ride: Tuesday lunch ride
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Neuvation website
Similar Products Used: Aspide that came on the Trek
Bike Setup: Madone 5.2 SL
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Geraffi
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 25, 2008
Strengths: Nice looking saddle
Solid construction
Cut-out (didn't help me though)
Price (on sale for $59)
30 day trial with full refundWeaknesses: Narrow seat
Harder than I expected based on other reviews
Bottom Line: I purchased this saddle to replace the Specialized Alias that came stock on my Allez Elite 143. The Alias really killed my sit bones because it was too narrow and had little padding. I was looking for something with more padding and comfort, but this saddle was not for me. In fact, the seat is narrower than the Alias 143. The Neuvation S1 caused pain in my sit bones and plumbing, despite having a cut-out, and I felt numbness in my groin and legs after only a few miles. Saddles are personal, and like I said, this one was not for me. Even my short training rides were unbearable. I have replaced this saddle with the Bontrager Inform-R, which I was fitted for at a local bike shop. the Inform is comfortable and has nice padding.
Favorite Ride: Amish farm roads in Lancaster
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Neuvationcycling.com
Similar Products Used: Specialized Alias 143 (stock)
Bontrager Inform-R
Bike Setup: Mostly Shimano 105 components, everything stock with the Allez.
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Geraffi
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: July 25, 2008
Strengths: Nice looking saddle
Solid construction
Cut-out (didn't help me though)
Price (on sale for $59)
30 day trial with full refundWeaknesses: Narrow seat
Harder than I expected based on other reviews
Bottom Line: I purchased this saddle to replace the Specialized Alias that came stock on my Allez Elite 143. The Alias really killed my sit bones because it was too narrow and had little padding. I was looking for something with more padding and comfort, but this saddle was not for me. In fact, the seat is narrower than the Alias 143. The Neuvation S1 caused pain in my sit bones and plumbing, despite having a cut-out, and I felt numbness in my groin and legs after only a few miles. Saddles are personal, and like I said, this one was not for me. Even my short training rides were unbearable. I have replaced this saddle with the Bontrager Inform-R, which I was fitted for at a local bike shop. the Inform is comfortable and has nice padding.
Favorite Ride: Amish farm roads in Lancaster
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Neuvationcycling.com
Similar Products Used: Specialized Alias 143 (stock)
Bontrager Inform-R
Bike Setup: Mostly Shimano 105 components, everything stock with the Allez.
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