Serfas Aria

Price Paid:  $60.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
Huairou to MuTianYu Great Wall, China

Bike Setup:
Felt F90, 12/21 cassette, Sora STI 8 speed shifters, Shimano 5603 crank, Shimano wh-561 wheels, Vittora Rubino tires, Oval concepts R500 and A500 handle and aero bars.

Summary:
I have very narrow sit bones. It's damn near impossible for me to find a saddle narrow enough for me. This saddle comes in multiple widths, one of them being 5.25. This is perfect for me. I keep detailed records of all of my workouts so I instantly found that I was faster upon using this saddle. It also took a few rides for the saddle to really break in and become comfortable. I did find that I was getting numbness in my fun areas and made fun activities a little more difficult to do due to lack of blood flow. However, since adjusting the seat properl I have returned to normal health. I've found that I enjoyed the saddle so much that I went and picked up a slightly used one on Ebay for $15

Strengths:
Narrow width, price. Only what is really needed.

Weaknesses:
Not so great for touring, but duh.

Similar Products Used:
Stock saddles from various bike, GT, Mongoose, Felt. Also a plush "racing" saddle from a company called Look-in.

Price Paid:  $45.00 at (Steal from buyer on

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere the bike takes me

Bike Setup:
2005 Raleigh Super Course, stock except I replaced the wheelset and tires with Shimano WH-R560's and Vredestein Fortezza's.

Summary:
I purchased this saddle to replace the stock one off of my 2005 Raleigh Super Course. For $45 I couldn't go wrong. I've only been on it for three rides (in cool February Minnesota weather) and I'm already getting used to it. It's firm but comfy and the detailing of the leather is very nice.

Strengths:
Light weight, strong and I'm sure it will be comfortable once properly broken in.

Weaknesses:
none so far

Price Paid:  $110.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
Any ride

Bike Setup:
2002 Fuji Newest frame, Ksyrium SSC, Profile Desingn AC fork, FSA Pro Team carbon crankset, Ultegra group, Easton EC 70 seatpost, Deda stem an handlebars, Speedplay, and Serfas Aria saddle.

Summary:
This saddle rocks. It is a firm ride for sure. It takes some getting used to but once you do it is a very comfortable saddle. I've done a century on this saddle and had no problems at all. Under 200 grams with the Ti was a plus. Itailan made and attention to detail is great. The leather and stiching is top notch. Classic design road saddle.

Strengths:
Lightweight and quality workmanship.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Fuji stock saddle.