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Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's
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Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's

Item # 768502

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This anatomically shaped Respiro saddle combines gel technology and a shock-absorbent base for a comfortable ride.

  • Recreational saddle is perfect for those who ride more than 100 miles per month
  • Royalgel™ padding reduces the peaks of pressure on the saddle and distributes the rider's weight across its surface to relieve the seat bone
  • Ventilation channel helps keep you cool
  • Saddle cover reflects the sun instead of absorbing it's heat, thus promoting cool comfort
  • Elastomer pads absorb shock and reduce vibration
  • Integrated Clip System in the base of the saddle allows quick attachment and removal of I.C.S. accessories, such as bags and safety lights

Imported.

Item 768502

Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Weight370 grams
MaterialSynthetic cover/steel rails
Dimensions11 x 6.4 inches

Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's Customer Reviews

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Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's
 
4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

Pros

  • Good padding (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      Nov

      29

      2008

      (13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great saddle! Very Comfortable!!

      ByPsych76

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Anatomically correct
      • Good Padding
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • None so far

      Best Uses

      • All Around
      • Long Rides
      • Mountain Biking

      Comments about Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's:

      This is a great saddle for mountain biking. The Respiro's cut out design really prevents pressure from building up in your nether regions. The vent technology keeps your boys cool. Additionally, the "gel" padding feels great; not too soft or too firm. My bum has not been bruised or fallen asleep on long rides. Good weight and durability (so far). I originally purchased the WTB Pro Gel saddle and was really disappointed with the comfort (i.e. The WTB "love channel" does not cut it) and durability (my brother-in-law had his fall apart on him). Check it out!!!

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      16

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Great first impression, too wide for me.

      ByGeezer Mike

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Pros

      • Good Padding

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting

        Comments about Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's:

        When I first tried this saddle, I thought it was awesome!! The stock saddle on my Cannondale F7 was terrible and the Respiro was like a couch compared to it.

        I was doing 30 minute rides at the time and was loving the comfort this saddle provided. I started having problems though as the length of my rides increased. After about 40 - 45 minutes, I would start to get numbness and some pain in the area where my body met the portion of the saddle that transitioned from wide to narrow. It seems that this portion of the saddle is not narrow enough for me.

        Too bad, because the air flow system and gel padding are great.

        I replaced it with a Selle Itallia Shiver Gel Flow and can now ride comfortably for hours.

        Maybe other body types will not have the same problem.

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        Sep

        20

        2009

         
        4.0

        A must have saddle!

        Bycdalef3

        from Maryland

        About Me Casual Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Good Padding

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Around
          • Mountain Biking

          Comments about Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's:

          I have been putting off upgrading the saddle on my '08 Cdale F3 for longer than I care to admit. In preparation for an adventurous outing coming up, I decided to pull the trigger. After reading the reviews of numerous saddles REI offers, this one seemed like the best one and boy, lemme tell ya - this seat is great!

          Not knowing much about saddle upgrades and how it might "fit" me, I initially installed it so that the saddle was completely parallel with the horizon. Seemed logical. During my 1st ride though, it became clear that certain parts of my anatomy (the boys) were not sitting well in their new position. All it took was angling the saddle slightly downward so that the nose was somewhat pointing towards the floor and that did the trick. Everyone was happy.

          I did a 12 mile trip today in a local park, riding on pavement, crushed stone, open field and mud and was infinitely more comfortable than I had been on the stock Cdale seat. I should note that I was wearing padded shorts on this trip, but last night I was not and stayed just as comfy on my 3 mile trek.

          The only con is that my Topeak Aero Wedge Pack will not fit on the bike anymore. The rails underneath the saddles are wider than the stock Cdale ones and the mounting brackets do not fit. Kinda bummed about that since that's where I keep my tools and spare tubes. I'm hoping that when I take the bike into REI for a servicing, that they know of some options to remedy that.

          Aside from that, this seat is a winner!

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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