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Old 02-20-22, 05:19 PM
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Update.

Terry Fly: After two indoor trainer sessions and one 30 mile outdoor ride, I'm calling this the best one yet. It's due back today, but I'm going to swap it for the the Ti version if available. I'll try to work it out to have this saddle checked out for my March 5th 300k.
When I first installed this saddle, I neglected to adjust it's the seatpost to compensate for saddle height. That made a huge difference, as this is a relatively tall saddle.

Recommendations section:
  • Selle SMP TRK,

Tests
  • Specialized Romin 150mm: No, too narrow. Consider the 158mm version.
  • Specialized Power 168mm: Maybe. Consider for a longer test.
  • Fizik Tempo Argo 160mm: No. Sit bone area pain 35 miles into 200k.
(pause in test, rode two 200k brevets on my Selle Anatomica. Which reminded me this is not the right saddle for me)
  • WTB Koda 145mm test. Very short test as I got sick mid-week. Maybe too short. The Ergon is similar so I'll do that next...
  • Ergon SM sit-bone pain at 25 miles into 200k. Maybe try wider version.
  • Giant Approach in process: decent, maybe tweak adjustment.
  • Terry Fly: best yet. Try on upcoming 300k.
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