I’ve used a specialized power saddle in 143mm pretty much since I’ve start riding and nothing else. Recently I’ve been getting some minor numbness in sensitive areas and minor saddle sores on rides that are 5+ hours. My sit bones measure 103mm so right on the edge of what specialized recommends for …

Not exactly your situation, but I recently got one of Trek’s Aeolus Airloom saddles to replace an older Aeolus, and while the shape is similar/identical, I’ve had none of the little nagging discomforts I used to get after about two hours. Iirc, specialized had a 30 day like it or return it policy. …

Sorry if this is too reductive (I don’t know your experience level or what you’ve been trying to fix this problem) but after years of struggling with saddle issues and trying saddle after saddle after saddle and every shammy cream known to man and haunting every forum I could find and generally just…

[image] Yeager139: I’ve used a specialized power saddle in 143mm I had that on a bike that was ridden until 3 years ago. Worked great. Very flat and wide at the rear. Then I got my tarmac. The stock saddle was like the power but very hard. I put the printed power on, but it was uncomfortable…

Interesting I should add that one to the list too :joy: lots of options. Thanks!

Hi, it sounds like something is changing in your body, fit, or the saddle. Saddles don’t last forever, so firstly and easiest to resolve, how old is it in terms of years, hours or miles. Second easiest is fit, has anything shifted or changed recently, e.g. new bike, or contact point arrangement in…

All great questions, I probably should start with a bike fit or just playing with the saddle a bit.

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A romin is a VERY different saddle. Not say it may not be the one for you, but its angled back may be the best or worst thing ever. Really should try before you buy

Changing saddles?

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Yeager139 April 22, 2026, 10:35pm 4

I appreciate it! There is a decent chance it’s not a saddle issue so I appreciate the advice!

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