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$Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men\'s$

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Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's

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This triathlon-specific design is rack-friendly and has extra padding for all-day comfort.

Transition design has areas on both front and rear that make is easier to rack your bike during a race
Cutaway with vents ensures comfort and easier moisture transfer after the swim
Lycra® spandex cover on front section provides comfort and softness
Seat constructed with hollow Cromoly rails

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Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's Customer Reviews

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Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's

3.3

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good padding (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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- Avid cyclist (4)

REVIEWS

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Sep

2007

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Much better than stock seat

By JB avid rider

from Tennessee

About Me Avid Cyclist, Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Good Padding
Great front padding
Lightweight

Cons

None found yet

Best Uses

Long Rides
Road Racing
Triathlons

Comments about Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's:

You will like the difference that this seat makes. I upgraded from a stock road saddle to this for riding more forward for an aero position. It felt great from the first ride. I have ridden about 300 miles on it with zero complaints. I ride from 20 miles up to 62 miles at a time.

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Improved on stock saddle

By KovasP

from Downers Grove, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Dries Quickly
Durable
Good Padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Triathlon

Comments about Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's:

Since suffering from numbness riding the stock saddle my bike came with, I decided to try a new seat. This one has alleviated the majority of problems, though the numbness has returned on longer rides (1 hour +). If you are looking for a comfortable saddle for a beginner rider, this is a good option. Good deal for the price.

Jul

2010

3.0

Almost perfect saddle

By Mountain boy

from KingsMountain, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Aero dynamic
Good Padding
Great cooling vents

Cons

Too flexible

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's:

The saddle is nice looking giving your bike a sharp look. I have put in about 200 miles on the saddle. For climbing it is perfect. Aero position not so comfy as the seat flexes too much causing you too bounce on pedal strokes. For commuting I would not recommend as the gel in the seat gets really soft and on long rides through the city the middle section of the seat bends in, giving you numbness. Weighing around 145 lbs the seat does its job.

May

2010

(0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Do Not Buy

By Cycle

from Alaska

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Chafes
Not Enough Padding

Best Uses

Comments about Profile Tri-Stryke Saddle - Men's:

I was optimistic at first about this saddle. I was hoping it would be comfortable. At first sight, it seemed promising. The package mentioned that it was waterproof and would provide hours of comfort for the rider. Well, I can't speak about the waterproof ability of it, but the comfort factor was terrible. I tried to give it a chance and rode with it for two weeks, thinking that there might be a "break in" period needed. I returned the saddle since the ride-ability did not improve. I experienced the worst pain I have ever felt from a bike saddle with this one. I used to think stock saddles were of the worst comfort quality but my experience has shown me that while this saddle looks comfortable and even makes the bike look (like that of a more serious rider's bike), it has cost me two days recovery time due to how uncomfortable it is.
DO NOT BUY THIS SADDLE!!!