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.
Guessing you've never used an Adamo? The Adamo has a wider fat nose for that exact reason. So you can be perched out on the nose of the saddle and still retain some modicum of comfort. There are long and short nose versions for use in different situations.
Originally Posted by
carpediemracing
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.
If you want a longer saddle, Adamo has longer versions. I have the short version on my track and the longer Breakaway on my road for the very reason that it allows me to move forward when I'm on the gas. The Breakaway is the equivalent of the PL1.0 in the newer models