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Cdn rider
a Triathlete
from Date Reviewed: June 8, 2010
Strengths: Comfort. Even after 3hr rides. My butt is fine.Weaknesses: The suede on top has worn down quite quickly. Weight. Too heavy. Not sleek looking.Bottom Line: Saddle came on a tri frame/fork/seatpost pkg I bought. Hesitated months before deciding to try it out. The looks and weight were bothering me a little. Given that i'd been using a specialiZed gel toupe for a good while. Wow! What a comfort difference. I may not go back to the toupes I own. Thinking of buying another avatar for the other bikes I have. If only they were sleeker and lighter....
Favorite Ride: Smooth paved roads
Purchased At: Came with frame pkg
Similar Products Used: SR Mach 1, specialized toupe gel
Bike Setup: road bike 1 Looks fast! But really a tank. steel miele. Great engine though. Tri bike is a specialiZed transition comp e5 mix of DA, ultegra, 105, fulcrum race 3's
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Keith
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: April 28, 2010
Strengths: After 4-5 hours in the saddle no numbness is a thing not missedWeaknesses: None at all i have 3 of these saddles, and would have no problem choosing these over the Fizik as i did. Heavy ... maybe but when your my size a few 100 grams really wont make the differenceBottom Line: Bought this saddle for my first Road bike, and being on the larger side of the weight scale found it incredibly comfortable after a few hours in the saddle. Loved it so much that replaced the saddle on my mountain bike with the same one. And have now bought a white one (all be it a test saddle)for my new machine. If your on a good thing stick to it.
Favorite Ride: M7
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Avanti Plus
Similar Products Used: Specalized Alias
Bike Setup: Ultegra SL 6700
EA70 Wheelset
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Tommy Walker
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 2, 2009
Strengths: Looks great
Very comfortable
Great PriceWeaknesses: Wish the rails were TitaniumBottom Line: Just purchased my Cervelo RS and it came with the San Marco Ponza saddle, which I knew I was tradiing in at the fitting. I did not look at the saddles that Conte's had to offer, but a little disappointed when I saw all they had were Specialized. I was ready to shell out the $$$ for a Fizik or Selle with Ti; but none to choose from. So the Avitar was a good fit (it's important to make sure you have the correct size saddle) and I can actually ride on the saddle very comfortably. I haven't had a long ride with it yet, I'll know this weekend, but I wish it came with Titanium rails.
Favorite Ride: Williamsburg Colonial Parkway
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Contee's
Similar Products Used: San Marco Ponza, Bianchi OEM saddle
Bike Setup: Cervelo RS, with Ultegra
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Beersman1
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Strengths: Comfort for a heavy rider that does 5+ hour rides.So far very durable. I usually chafe the front sides through and the cover on this one seems smooth enough that it should not happen.Weaknesses: Heavy. 350 grams for my width 143. It really could use Titanium rails.Bottom Line: I am a 6'2" 200 pound rider. I get about 200 miles a week. I do several Centuries a year. I have done a few doubles as well so my but knows seat time. My favorite saddle was the old Turbomatic 3. Switched to a Titanium Flite, wore it out and besides, it felt like a brick after 3 hours. Tried a few other seats before finally running across this saddle. It is a bit heavy at 350 grams, but 4 ounces extra when your a 200 pounder means nothing. Especially when your butt feels comfortable.
This seat was softer than I was used to and has a slightly flatter platform. It took me about 200 miles to get used to the softness. My sit bones felt bruised. Now it is by far the most comfortable saddle I have ridden. No numbness and it seems to have a spot for every position. Upright, on the hoods, drops, climbing or what ever you need. I have had this saddle for 4 weeks now and around 800 miles. 1 80 mile heavy climbing ride and 1 100 miler. Butt felt nice every mile.
4 star saddle for me. I had Italian saddle tunnel vision and missed these great saddles for years.
Favorite Ride: Tour of the Unknown Coast
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Sella Itallia Flite
Turbomatic 3
Forte SLX Carbon
Fiziks (forget model)
Bike Setup: Cannondale R600 frame
Full Ultegra 10 spd STI
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cervelodude
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: August 16, 2008
Strengths: Gel Padding
Body Geometry
Fits my rearWeaknesses: Only had this seat a few days. Durability has been an issue with some seats so we'll see with this one. Also, its a bit pricey.Bottom Line: Just finished a 75 mile ride on a new Avatar 143mm saddle. It took me a few quick stops to get the seat position right but this seat was awesome! The gel padding keeps the road chatter to a minimum and the groove keeps the blood flowing to your pelvic region. I was most impressed with how comfortable it felt during the later stages of the ride. The seat really disappeared under me.
My only disclaimer is that I had been riding a stock specialized saddle before this so I am familiar with the Body Geometry shape. I have ridden on many seats in the past and the Avatar was by far the most comfortable.
Favorite Ride: more hills = better
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia, Specialized
Bike Setup: Specialized Allez
Shimano 105
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