Buy Selle An-Atomica Watershed Leather Saddle Standard (Legacy) BlackSelle An-Atomica Watershed Leather Saddle Standard (Legacy) Black Product Description:
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Proprietary Second Skin Watershed leather* Patent Pending anatomic relief slots and laminate under layers Flex-Fly support 10cm range of adjustment on rails Anatomic contoured low profile molded leather
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By Ross Z
I was tipped off to these saddles by Kurt Rosenquist of Fit Works Cycling Support (http://www.fitworkscycling.com). The designer, Tom Milton (http://www.mcmwin.com/), is an ultracyclist who has put a lot of thought into improving bicycle saddle comfort. I started cycling over 5 years ago when my running ability had seriously declined (Trail and ultra running.). I've tried a variety of saddles, all uncomfortable to varying degrees. I got my first Selle An-Atomica the day before I took our bikes to Death Valley for the Fall Death Valley Century. After one 8 mile test ride before I left, I rode 108 miles at DV with a few stops to tweak the adjustments. I was the least uncomfortable I've ever been on a long bike ride. The next day I was amazed to have no saddle soreness whatsoever, since I'm usually a bit tender for a couple days after a long ride that I didn't train up for.The design is essentially a couple of layers of laminated industrial strength leather stretched between the steel frame anchor points at the front and back. There's a tension adjustment hex bolt at the nose, so you can adjust just how much the leather gives under your weight. The saddle comes with Tom's very insightful fitting instructions. It's heavier than most saddles, but I think the comfort is well worth the weight penalty. I've had in the back of my mind that I might attempt longer bike rides at some point, and this saddle is a key piece of that puzzle.Our bike fleet consists of 6 road and mountain bikes, shared by family and friends. I've purchased 3 Selle An-Atomicas and will be purchasing 2 more (My wife says her road bike saddle is just fine, than you.). If you aren't satisfied with your bike saddle, check this out. If you're over 185 pounds, you'll want the "Clydesdale" model.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By Steve Frazier
I got one of these 3 years ago and it's been great since the day it was new. The first time I put this on my bike I rode around the block a couple of times to get the adjustment right, and then went out and did a 62-mile ride with no pain or discomfort at all. Since then, I've put 5,000 or so miles on it, and it's been really wonderful. The leather did stretch a fair amount the first couple of months I owned it -- I just kept tightening the adjustment bolt until it firmed up properly. Since then, I've had to adjust it a time or two, but the leather doesn't seem to be stretching much.Overall, a great find.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
By Jeffo
I have spent many months looking for a bike saddle for my LeMond Buenos Aires road bike. I recently had increased my riding time. This combined with having absolutely no "natural" padding of my own caused the onset of significant problems with piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve pain to the point where it was bordering on chronicity. I tried numerous moderately priced saddles without success. Out of desperation, I decided to splurge (at least for me it was a splurge) and pop for the Selle An-Atomica Titanico. The difference was immediate. Upon returning from a four - hour ride it was clear I had none of the persistent symptoms that were a major "pain-in-the-butt" in the past. I am satisfied beyond my expectations and highly recommend this saddle as a serious consideration. Spend the extra money. It may be the last you buy, at least for a long time. This one is tough to beat!
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