Who really prefers the model X? Terrible saddle, ditched straight away to replace with my mountain bike saddle which is not great either but definetly better. Which saddle do you have guys?
Bike is Endurace 7 RAW
by Icengym
Who really prefers the model X? Terrible saddle, ditched straight away to replace with my mountain bike saddle which is not great either but definetly better. Which saddle do you have guys?
Bike is Endurace 7 RAW
by Icengym
15 Comments
Ater approx 1 600 kilometres in this saddle I dont have a single issue.. IMHO it depends a lot on the shape of your pelvis..
I had it for about 2k miles but then I fell and snapped the front off so I had to replace it.
Model X tears apart any bibs you put it against. Terrible saddle.
SQLab 614.
I didn’t have any issues with the stock saddle until it ripped three of my pants in quick succession.
Over 7000 kilometers on model X and not gonna change it until it breaks. It’s really difficult to compare saddles apples to apples as we’re all built different, so there’s always a human factor into it. One would say it’s great, another one it’s the worst saddle money can buy
Specialized Power Comp has always been a good fit for me. Their power expert also ok
Saddle preferences are very personal, some people love Model X.
also not a fan of the saddle of my Gravel. probably the first time I swap the saddle on a bike. bit sad that a 4.8k bike comes with worse saddle then many <1k bikes.
I actually quite like it… Apart from the bib tearing part. Got the novus with the same shape without the problems.
I did multiple 200km + rides and around 10k km total on it. Never had an issue with destroying my bibs and my butt never hurt me. Lately I changed it because it broke but i choose Selle Italia Novus- it has nearly 1:1 shape as model X which fits me and has a little bit more padding. Didn’t notice any changes tbh.
Its all personal preference and i think hate on this saddle is too big- people usually don’t have bikes set properly and blame everything on saddle
Get ready to get your ass torn apart. That’s the Model X’s specialty.
I swapped it for a decathlon one that costs 15 euro or something. My asshole still thanks me every day for it
I swapped it for my old one Novus Endurance Superflow. X was suprisingly similar (a little bit worse) in terms of comfort, but I had the feeling that this strange, rubberized material would destroy my bibs.
Have a look at sp-01 boost or normal size.
The Model X was sent by the gods as punishment by eternal torture for every transgression you’ve made in this life.