I tested both Power Mirror and Romin Mirror this Fall ( multiple sub 2hr rides). Since I move a lot on the saddle I finally went with the Romin Mirror and have been very pleased. The Power Mirror was great when I was on rolling flats or on the drops, not great for me while climbing as I tend to move a lot. I’m 5"11 - 74kg and tested 143mm on both saddles. I was also changing from a previous Romin type saddle (the Specialized Phenom) so I bet that influenced my decisions.
The price of the saddle is crazy though they are made in Italy.
@githige, what do you mean when you say you “move a lot on the saddle?” I’m pleased with the Power Mirror but still find it puts a lot of pressure on my sit bones after 2 hours. I’m starting to think that I prefer a more aggressive race geometry / fit even though I don’t race but prefer fondos and centuries. I’m curious what other factors made you pick the Romin over the Power.
During sustained climbs I tend to move further back on the saddle - the Romin has a slightly lifted tail so this gives added support and I’m able to get a little more power output and maintain a higher cadence. During climbs the Power Mirror felt bouncier than the Romin but that could come down to rider style or seatpost geometry. The Romin is slightly longer and the Power felt wider even though both were 143mm.
For descents and flats the ride was very similar on both saddles. No pain on either saddle but like I mentioned my rides were around 2hrs long. I’m curious what width of saddle are you running right now?
Thanks for the info. I switched from 143mm to 155mm based on a sit bone measurement at a Specialized LBS. The 155mm Power Mirror is definitely more comfortable than my two previous 143mm saddles (Cobb Plus 2 and Selle Green). Still, after two hours my sit bones feel the pressure.
Regarding the pressure, you’re still sitting on a saddle, there is no saddle that is gonna remove all pressure, cause then you’d be floating
Have you had a proper bike fit? I relieved a few KGs of pressure after my bike fit, since I was putting too little weight on my hands.
I also lost a little weight last year, going rom 83kg to 76kg made a HUGE difference in how heavy you sit on the bike, like you actually feel insanely much lighter on the saddle.
To not alter the bike fit I would be careful with moving around the saddle too much, maybe start with a few millimetres and be very thorough in noting how it was before you started.
So you can play around a bit with where you sit on the saddle, and maybe that helps
Dont forget that 1cm saddle fore/aft change is around 3mm saddle height change as well.
I have tried it. I wanted to love it, as it is so comfortable in the ways that may other saddles are not (support, “springiness,” cutout, vibration absorption, etc.). However, I had to return it, as it was simply too wide for me at the seating area, resulting in a lot of discomfort on my inner thighs/hamstrings. I had the same general issue with the original Power, but I thought it would be remedied by the Mirror saddle following the design of the Power Arc (more curve/contour side to side). However, I find that the wings “feel” wider than their actual physical, measured width due to their flare angle/taper.
Was the sit bone measurement performed as part of an overall bike fit or just for saddle selection? I ask as sit bone measurement depends on rider position/ discipline. With a more inclined spine angle the distance will become shorter as the contact points move from the seat bones toward the pubic bones you can test this at home with a damp paper towel.
@githige, the sit bone measurement was performed just for saddle selection.
I’m quite comfortable on the Power Mirror when in the drops. That more aggressive position obviously tilts the pelvis forward and shifts the weight bearing area from the sit bones to the glutes / hamstrings.
OK, so I angled the saddle up a little more and dropped it 2-3mm. Much improved on a 2.5-hour indoor ride this morning. Thanks to @Dubadai for the reminder that moving the saddle fore/aft also requires a height adjustment. It’s close but may need another slight adjustment.
It is unique code but you can go on a different browser and get a new one. Just did it again today and bought 2 power mirror saddles. Done it in the past for Sworks shoes also.
