Originally Posted by
carleton
That looks like a great build for the 500m. 1 note, though. I’d recommend trading out the Adamo saddle for a long standard saddle like the Arione classic.
Why? The Adamo is designed to be used in a TT aerobar position while riding on the “sit bones”. This is difficult to get (and stay) perched there while doing a full-gas, anaerobic effort. Also, there is a tendency for riders to scoot forward “on the rivet” what at max exertion. You cannot do that with the Adamo.
I hadn't thought of the sliding forward. As it is I will slide forward on the Adamo, almost like I'm pushing back on the horns instead of sitting on top of the junction of them. Part of the reason for the Adamo is the padding - after trying it I found it quite painful to use my other saddles - previously I was using the Arione and the SLR (the latter being admittedly hard).
I am a bit disappointed in the post/setback. I would prefer the saddle be more forward, but can't do anything about it right now. On my road bike I have a zero setback post on a seat tube angle that is 1 deg steeper. This one has quite a bit of setback.
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