San Marco Ponza Saddles

Average Rating: 3.25/5
MSRP: $
# of Reviews: 12

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The ponza features an essential beauty. This model has been developed on the basis of one of the world's most famous saddles, the San Marco Era, introducing new materials and technical solutions.

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Submitted by Muscahead2 a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: September 11, 2011

Strengths:    fit and finish, looks, strong, water proof, stiff

Weaknesses:    if you want to have children do not buy this, the numbness is extreme if you ride more than 8 hours a week like i do, somewhat on the heavy side, silver color fades after a year of heavy use

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The saddle was the stock saddle on my cannondale, and while it's not the top of the range saddle, the fit and finish is fantastic

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Favorite Ride:   Latigo

Purchased At:   Helen's

Similar Products Used:   specialized toupe pro (great)

Bike Setup:   2009 Cannondale Six 6 w/ neuvation wheels, and specialized toupe carbon saddle (fantastic)

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Submitted by Miguel Lott a Commuter from

Date Reviewed: July 26, 2010

Strengths:    Very solid feel, not too much padding or too little. Hits my sit bones perfectly. Nice finish.

Weaknesses:    Might be a little on the heavy side, but who cares unless you're racing professionally, and need a feather light saddle.

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I have used two of these on two different bikes. They just fit me better than any of the other modern saddles I've tried. I truly believe if you're getting numbness from this saddle you're either sitting too far forward, or your frame may be too small. Both situations will put pressure on the wrong areas IMHO. I feel no pressure at all? I sit far back, and have the saddle tilted ever so slightly nose down.

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Favorite Ride:   90's Cannondale

Purchased At:   N/A

Similar Products Used:   E-3 Form Gel(ouch) Specialized Toupe.

Bike Setup:   Mid 90's Cannondale R200, Ponza saddle, Continental tires. Dual pivot RSX brakes, RSX components, down tube 7 speed indexed shifters.

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Submitted by fireplug a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: July 12, 2010

Strengths:    overall good value
good balance between softness and firmness
still looks good after 3,000 miles

Weaknesses:    a little on the heavy side
numbness sets in if unable to get out of the saddle every now and then (rollers

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Saddle came with the purchase of my Cannondale Synapse and Cannondale Six13. In both cases the saddle works fine but does have me shifting around after a few hours. But since I tend to do a lot of climbing out of the saddle it still works out sell. But watch out on rollers. Being planted in the same position allows for numbness to set in after only a short time. I do plan on testing new saddles to see if there is anything out there that I like better.

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Favorite Ride:   Any

Purchased At:   Cycle City

Bike Setup:   Cannondale Six13

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Submitted by J. Allen a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: June 28, 2010

Strengths:    Solid feel and confidience in position. Easy to maneuver about on and you can sit "in" the saddle; rather than feeling like you will slide off the back.

Weaknesses:    A bit on the heavy side, but not drastically. Could use better materials and lighter components/rails.

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Over 8,000 miles on this saddle in just about 18 months and I have been very pleased with it. Considering it came with my original road bike and I have since transferred it to two upgraded frame purchases, I am very happy with it. This was even more evident recently when my race bike was destroyed in an auto accident while on the rear rack of my Jeep. I borrowed a team mate's extra bike to race until the Insurance company covered my new bike. His saddle was the Fizik Arione. While also a good saddle for crits and short road races, it sets in with pain after about 70 miles. I would give it my third choice behind the Ponza and Fizik Antares.

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Favorite Ride:   Bridge To Bridge

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Fizik Pave', Arione, Aliante, Antares

Selle Italia SLR, Flite, Aspide

Bike Setup:   2009 BMC Road Racer w/ Full SRAM Rival/Force mix.

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Submitted by Matthijs Veldkamp a Road Racer from

Date Reviewed: June 20, 2010

Strengths:    - Looks great.

Weaknesses:    - Very hard if you looking for softness.
- Makes Willy go numb.

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The San Marco Ponza came standard with my Cervelo bike. I have used the saddle for more than a month. Conclusion: this saddle was not meant for men! The major problem with this saddle is that is constantly delivers high pressure on the pereneum. Numbness is what you get after a while. I am using an ISM Adamo Racing seat now. Seriously, a difference between being very poor or extremely rich!