# Specialized Power Mirror saddle **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [January 25, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796 "2021-01-25T21:43:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/188 "2022-06-17T21:08:14Z")
Deep thoughts, by @deep ---
**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/189 "2022-06-17T21:15:41Z")
If you go here, and search on what stores have them in stock, you might get lucky and find one close by. If not, it will tell you which stores do have stock and if you call them, they may ship. I’ve gotten several products this way. The other option is to give Spesh your email and they notify you when they have stock. They replenish stuff pretty frequently in my personal experience. [S-Works Power with Mirror | Specialized.com](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-power-with-mirror/p/184353?color=292920-184353&searchText=27120-8503) ---
**Author:** ![Alen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alen/32/4820_2.png) [@Alen](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Alen)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/190 "2022-06-17T21:23:15Z")
> [@deep](#): > > Another down side to this saddle is that once it’s dirty, there is no really cleaning it. Like if dirt and sweat get on it or inside those mirror parts it’s really hard to clean out. I have tried everything but it only kind of gets it clean. Can you throw it in the washing machine? ---
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/191 "2022-06-17T23:35:51Z")
Dishwasher (no soap)? ---
**Author:** ![headstart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/headstart/32/3997_2.png) [@headstart](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/headstart)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/192 "2022-06-18T00:45:26Z")
I bought a Power Mirror in May 2021 and it has been great. Plenty of rides in the rain and bad conditions and it still looks clean. I’ve had no issues with it holding on to dirt but I haven’t ridden it in any sort of heavy mud. I wash it with a the same brush I use on my bike and I don’t see keeping it clean as an issue. ---
**Author:** ![Alen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alen/32/4820_2.png) [@Alen](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Alen)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/193 "2022-06-18T01:39:04Z")
No. I would be worried about the heat in a dishwasher. But it probably would wash well in a washing machine if you can stand all the banging. Or a bottle brush with some dish soap should do the trick. ---
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/194 "2022-06-18T02:01:29Z")
> [@Alen](#): > > No. I would be worried about the heat in a dishwasher. Can’t speak for everyone, but my dishwasher uses 120-degree water and I could just open it up after that (avoid the hotter rinse) and/or turn off the heated dry. I would probably take my chances with that rather than putting carbon rails in a washing machine to get banged around, personally. 🤷‍♂️ But the small bottle brush, or a baby bottle nipple brush would probably work well, too. ---
**Author:** ![pnzr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pnzr/32/115393_2.png) [@pnzr](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pnzr)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/195 "2022-06-18T13:23:38Z")
Yes, Romin Mirror was eating through my Assos Bibs. Switchd to a Selle Italia SLR Superflow Boost as I wasn’t happy with the Specialized anyway. ---
**Author:** ![LiveSimply](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/livesimply/32/85234_2.png) [@LiveSimply](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/LiveSimply)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/196 "2022-06-21T00:46:55Z")
I too have a Romin Mirror, but I haven’t noticed any wear on my shorts. Though the seat compound is definitely “grippier”, so I can see that it may cause an issue for a rider that may experience a lot of movement within the seat during their rides. Fortunately, I try to keep relatively steady and focus on getting my sit bones in the right place. I assume rider weight also has an influence. As an aside, I purchased the mirror because when I started TrainerRoad I was feeling some discomfort on rides longer than an hour. The reviews on the Mirror technology sold me and I took a plunge, and it solved my discomfort issues with longer rides. I am a long term convert. ---
**Author:** ![Tyler\_Waldron](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tyler_waldron/32/45434_2.png) [@Tyler\_Waldron](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Tyler_Waldron)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/197 "2022-06-21T13:10:08Z")
This most likely applies to all short/stub-nose saddles, but has anyone felt that you lose some bike control and stability with these compared to a normal saddle? For descending, cornering, riding without hands, etc. I feel a noticeable difference (in a bad way) with the Power saddle. ---
**Author:** ![CaptainThunderpants](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captainthunderpants/32/133391_2.png) [@CaptainThunderpants](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CaptainThunderpants)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/198 "2022-06-21T13:55:05Z")
Not me. I love the short nose, don’t think I’d ever go back. ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/199 "2022-06-21T14:02:27Z")
> [@Tyler\_Waldron](#): > > but has anyone felt that you lose some bike control and stability with these compared to a normal saddle? Definitely not for me…and I use it on all my bikes now, road and gravel. ---
**Author:** ![DJWarner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/djwarner/32/144295_2.png) [@DJWarner](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DJWarner)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/200 "2022-06-21T15:46:56Z")
Thank you @deep — really appreciate you sharing the pros and cons of your experience. ---
**Author:** ![samaust](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/samaust/32/85073_2.png) [@samaust](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/samaust)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/201 "2022-08-16T02:14:09Z")
I’m replying to myself. I bought shorter cranks when I got a power meter and always felt like I might need more setback than what I could get with the bike size, seatpost setback and seat rails. I gave the seat another try today during one hour on the trainer and it’s working better than before. I made three changes. I lost some weight. I bought a seatpost with a bit more setback. I moved the seat slightly back and down. The thigh don’t go as low as before and don’t seem to dig as much into the seat. I might have changed the angle sligthly while installing on the new seatpost. Not sure if there’s any effect on comfort. I’ll try it out over a few weeks and see how it goes. ---
**Author:** ![AlphaDogCycling](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alphadogcycling/32/13863_2.png) [@AlphaDogCycling](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AlphaDogCycling)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/202 "2022-10-29T14:02:08Z")
How does the shape of the Power Mirror compare to the [Power Arc](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/power-arc-expert/p/156800?color=233329-156800)? ---
**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/203 "2022-10-29T15:36:25Z")
Check out this post and the replies below it, including a pic. > [@Specialized Power Mirror saddle](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/21): > > Is the shape closer to the power or the power ARC? Specifically the wing area that causes irritation to some folks high hamstring area. ---
**Author:** ![cinzanoframepump](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cinzanoframepump/32/25963_2.png) [@cinzanoframepump](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cinzanoframepump)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/204 "2022-10-30T00:58:58Z")
> [@AlphaDogCycling](#): > > How does the shape of the Power Mirror compare to the [Power Arc](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/power-arc-expert/p/156800?color=233329-156800) For me it felt about the same, but something to note is it is not a direct drop-in replacement. The mirror is taller from saddle rail to even the compressed seating surface level. It took some monkeying around to get it right. You cannot use the same measurement even if the rails to top surface was exactly the same (which it is not). ---
**Author:** ![Chawski](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/chawski/32/12890_2.png) [@Chawski](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Chawski)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/205 "2022-10-30T01:18:12Z")
for size comparison, I was previously a big fan of the Toupe. The Arc fits me exactly the same, only a touch shorter ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Gumnut](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gary_gumnut/32/7757_2.png) [@Gary\_Gumnut](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Gary_Gumnut)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/206 "2022-12-06T04:02:20Z")
Is anyone lucky enough to have ridden the new Selle Italia 3d printed saddle and the Power Mirror? I have the Power Mirror and am not enjoying it compared to my regular power. I’m getting more central soft tissue pressure with the mirror compared to the Power Expert. The mirror in the 155mm also feels more narrow the power expert. Which I’m assuming it has more of the arc shape. The the new Selle Italia looks good for me with the central channel, but isn’t as wide as the power at 155mm. > **[SLR Boost 3D Kit Carbonio Superflow](https://www.selleitalia.com/slr-boost-3d-kit-carbonio-superflow/)** > > Improve your road cycling performance with the Hi-Tech Carbon rails of the 3D printed SLR Boost 3D Kit Carbonio Superflow Regards Gg ---
**Author:** ![Dubadai](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dubadai/32/82683_2.png) [@Dubadai](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dubadai)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796/207 "2022-12-06T09:20:03Z")
I can only add to the SLR Boost that I heard that people sit further back on that saddle, and hence don’t need it to be so wide. Whereas on the Power saddles you sit a bit more forward, and hence need more of the width. Just what Ive heard 🙂 [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796.md?page=9) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/specialized-power-mirror-saddle/51796.md?page=11)