I find it the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever used.
R9E9 on
They’re a lil stiff yeah. If you want the comfort and keep the aesthetic the selle San Marco rolls saddle is much comfier imo. Fwiw I’m 220lbs
Any_Painting584 on
Same here, I use Terry Liberator Y saddles for most of bikes for the past 10-15 years
Over_Reputation_6613 on
I have an Yellow Turbo from the 90s but didn’t dare to use it yet. They are to havy and scary
Dangerous-Run-6804 on
My first “I’m old” moment was sitting on a saddle without a pressure relief cutout for your crotch.
I cant go back.
No_Indication3249 on
Fine for short, aggressive rides, torture for hours in the saddle.
Sir_Duke on
They definitely look much more comfortable than they are IRL
SinoSoul on
Extremely uncomfortable. Worse than the Flite for sure.
dah-vee-dee-oh on
my sit bones are too far apart and this style of saddle gives way too much unwanted pressure for me.
GreenToMe95 on
Not a fan of them.
Ant_grav on
Most of the older seats don’t do it for me personally. WTB Pure V all the way on all my bikes. You only touch the bike at the grips, saddle, and pedals. Those are the most important for your comfort.
93EXCivic on
I am ok with them. Used them for a while but then found the Brooks C series carved
gumption_boy on
It doesn’t matter, they look cool
midairmatthew on
Probably depends on your position. I have an old Gitane road bike, and I LOVE the Turbo saddle that’s on it. My hips are pretty rolled forward when I’m riding.
marteney1 on
I recently inherited a bike with one. Not my jam.
426Mopar on
I sold mine after one ride.
velo_dude on
They were awesome saddles…in 1987.
Seriously, saddle technology…pressure mapping, ergonomics, materials, etc…has moved forward considerably since these were the go-to option. I liked my Turbo saddles, still have one, but I don’t ride them anymore.
Also, the Turbo was a racing saddle, intended for high intensity riding where pedal/leg force would reduce some of the pressure on the cyclist’s posterior (create a small but meaningful “lift” effect). Turbos are a poor option for low intensity riding where one’s nether regions are settling “full force” on the saddle.
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I find it the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever used.
They’re a lil stiff yeah. If you want the comfort and keep the aesthetic the selle San Marco rolls saddle is much comfier imo. Fwiw I’m 220lbs
Same here, I use Terry Liberator Y saddles for most of bikes for the past 10-15 years
I have an Yellow Turbo from the 90s but didn’t dare to use it yet. They are to havy and scary
My first “I’m old” moment was sitting on a saddle without a pressure relief cutout for your crotch.
I cant go back.
Fine for short, aggressive rides, torture for hours in the saddle.
They definitely look much more comfortable than they are IRL
Extremely uncomfortable. Worse than the Flite for sure.
my sit bones are too far apart and this style of saddle gives way too much unwanted pressure for me.
Not a fan of them.
Most of the older seats don’t do it for me personally. WTB Pure V all the way on all my bikes. You only touch the bike at the grips, saddle, and pedals. Those are the most important for your comfort.
I am ok with them. Used them for a while but then found the Brooks C series carved
It doesn’t matter, they look cool
Probably depends on your position. I have an old Gitane road bike, and I LOVE the Turbo saddle that’s on it. My hips are pretty rolled forward when I’m riding.
I recently inherited a bike with one. Not my jam.
I sold mine after one ride.
They were awesome saddles…in 1987.
Seriously, saddle technology…pressure mapping, ergonomics, materials, etc…has moved forward considerably since these were the go-to option. I liked my Turbo saddles, still have one, but I don’t ride them anymore.
Also, the Turbo was a racing saddle, intended for high intensity riding where pedal/leg force would reduce some of the pressure on the cyclist’s posterior (create a small but meaningful “lift” effect). Turbos are a poor option for low intensity riding where one’s nether regions are settling “full force” on the saddle.
Nice looking Stumpie, BTW.
yes 🫡