What size saddle for 150mm sit bones?
For example, if your sit bones measured 130mm, you add 20mm and voila, a 150mm saddle width will fit perfectly!
What is Specialized Romin?
The Specialized Romin is a high performance saddle. A stiff shell and minimal padding provides excellent power transfer. The slight rise in the rear cradles the sit bones and provides something to push against while climbing. A wide, long nose provides good support when down in the drops.
How much should I add to sit bone width?
Your sit bones will leave an indentation on the paper. Use a measuring tape to measure the space between the indentations in millimeters not inches. Once you have the measurement, add 2cm (or 20mm). Saddle width is approximate to sit bone spacing + 2cm.
How do I know if my bike saddle is too wide?
On the other hand, a person with narrow sit bones will feel pushed forwards in a wide saddle. If the saddle’s rails are not equipped to allow the saddle to move far back enough, then the saddle is probably too wide for you, or you could have an inline seat post fitted.
What size saddle for 100mm sit bones?
A narrow sit bone width would be 100 mm or less, medium 100 to 130 mm, and wide over 130 mm. Saddle width is measured from edge to edge across the top of the saddle. Specialized, for example, recommend a 130 mm saddle width for narrow sit bones, 143 mm for medium, and 155 mm for wide sit bones.
Is 155mm saddle too wide?
155mm is pretty wide for a road saddle and it’d be quite hard to find a wider one. I think it’s not about the norm, but more like better bike fitting process. People realized that it’s better to measure their sit bones and buy the proper saddle for themselves. If you are male, than 155mm should be wide enough.
Is the specialized Romin Evo expert gel saddle comfortable?
The Specialized Romin Evo Expert Gel Saddle is fairly firm but comfortable over long rides, and allows for decent power transfer. As with every saddle review, what works for me may not work for you, and a saddle that is uncomfortable for me could be comfortable for you. Always try to have a test ride before you buy.
What kind of cover does specialized Romin use?
The Specialized Romin is well built, it utilizes the same cover material as our Editors’ Choice Winner the Specialized Phenom Expert. The steel rails and plastic carbon reinforced shell held up to all the abuse we could dish out.
Which is better specialized Phenom or specialized Romin?
With steel rails, the Romin still tips the scales at an impressive 232g, 16g lighter than the Specialized Phenom that is equipped with titanium rails. The low weight comes at a cost, with minimal padding and no scuff guards. Best suited to road racing, the Romin also works well for cyclocross and mountain bike use.
What kind of saddle does specialized pro use?
Created with Sketch. The Romin Evo is a long nosed saddle, therefore bucking the short and stubby trend that has become highly fashionable in recent years. However, it’s a perch you still see aboard the bikes of many pro riders on Specialized sponsored teams.