Kinda/sorta. Specialized dealers have something called, for lack of a better term, an "assometer". It is a three inch wide by 12 inch long, or so, gel pad that you sit on that leaves impressions of your sit bones. They measure the distance and tell you what saddle size you are.havanabama said:Another question as I research a new saddle. How do I determine the width? 130 143 150 ?? Do I sit my boney ass in a seat that will leave an impression and measure the distance between the deepest indentions? Make since to me!! haha so that I get a saddle that matches the points of my plevis bone??? Thanks again, HB
I am going to try the Romin out when I get some money. I am curious. The Avatar had a little too much padding for me. I replaced it with the Alias (less padding) and like it a lot. I agree about the Body Geometry program. Have loved every BG product that I have purchased - except for the Avatar saddle that came with my bike.avalnch33 said:I've been using the Specialized BG Romin this year, and it is by far the best saddle I have ever used. However, I prefer a firmer saddle over ones with padding because I almost always wear cycling shorts. The Specialzied Avatar is a good saddle with a little more padding and people really seem to like that one as well. Ultimately, it is your decision. I like the BG program from Specialized and it makes sense because they have the medical data to back up their saddles. Good Luck.
Mostly weight and $40. The Toupe is about 65 grams lighter than the Alias and costs $40 more. The Toupe has a larger cutout in the center of the saddle. The Alias has a "bit" more padding. Having said that, I used to ride a Specialized Tarmac with a Toupe saddle and I cannot, honestly, tell the difference between the Toupe and the Alias. That's why I decided to spend $40 less and get the Alias.havanabama said:Well it seems I'm narrowing it down to between a Toupe Gel and an Alias, but before I test them out, can anyone tell me the biggest differences with these two sadlles? Thanks again.
Sorry, I thought that was a saddle you had put on the bike until you could get the saddle you wanted. My mistake.havanabama said:Rosborn, I don't get the saddle as part of the purchase, so I'm looking. I got to get my ass measured first!! haha Then I'll pick one out on eBay. All the advice here is extremely helpful. I'm glad I found this site, just in time to ramp up my cycling with a new Roubaix bike.
havanabama said:Well it seems I'm narrowing it down to between a Toupe Gel and an Alias, but before I test them out, can anyone tell me the biggest differences with these two sadlles? Thanks again.
