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$Respiro Athletic Bike Saddle - Men\'s$

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Respiro Athletic Bike Saddle - Men's

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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

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Respiro Athletic Bike Saddle - Men's Customer Reviews

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Respiro Soft A-5130 Bike Saddle - Men's

3.5

(based on 11 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good padding (8)
Lightweight (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain biking (7)
All around (4)
Commuting (4)
Long rides (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7), Casual/ recreational (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Nov

2008

(16 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great saddle! Very Comfortable!!

By Psych76

from San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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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!!!

Jul

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great first impression, too wide for me.

By Geezer Mike

from Denver, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

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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.

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very comfortable

By Lucas B

from Fresno, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Biking

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

So far I have about 150 miles on this saddle and love it over the factory Scott saddle that came with my mountain bike. I had a lot numbness after about 30 minutes on my old saddle and so far I've had periods of over 5 hours on this saddle with no numbness at all.

I'm very happy with my purchase and just wish that if you spend over $600 on a bike that they could put a little more thought into the saddle.

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

A bridge too far.

By thoughts and ideas

from Here and there.

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Too wide of a channel

Best Uses

I wouldn't know

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

The channel is wide -- wider than my sit bones. It was painful after only a couple of miles.

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not bad but still some numbness

By adamzman

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Dries Quickly
Good Padding

Cons

Groove not long enough

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting

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

This saddle is a big improvement over the saddle that came with my bike (Trek 7.3FX), but the middle grove isn't long enough to really prevent numbness in your crotch over long rides (40 miles+). The groove should continue all the way up through the front in order to really relieve all pressure in that area. I rode in the Reach the Beach ride yesterday (80 miles) and after about 40-50 miles I was wishing that groove was longer. I'm going to try the Serfas RX and hopefully that will work out better for me. But overall a very nice and comfortable saddle with only this one exception.

Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Well worth the price

By Nomadness

from Granada, Nicaragua

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides
Mountain Biking

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

I usually ride 25 kms or more each ride (up to 50 kms) and ride about 5 times per week. I have a 2010 model, Trek 4300 Disc and have been in agony due to the seat that comes with the bike off the shelf. Horrendously painful thing - what was Trek thinking by offering this??? Anyway, I decided to try this seat and over the last few rides, all is well, the boys are cool, however, not the cool air flow one would think, but then again, I live in Nicaragua with a very hot climate. Riding has become fun again. Around the 30 km mark though, the riding bones do get a wee bit numb, but no seat is perfect. This would be 30 kms on pavement but when doing offroad, one is out of the saddle often so it is not an issue.

Would recommend this seat without a problem.

Sep

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A must have saddle!

By cdalef3

from Maryland

About Me Casual Cyclist

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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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Sep

2011

2.0

Fell apart

By Drbortels

from Rancho Cucamonga ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Fell apart

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

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

I thought it was a great seat. It just didn't last. I only had it for three months and have already thrown it away. Not sure what I am gonna try next. Probably not this one again.

Jul

2010

4.0

very comfy saddle!

By Tj_Mac

from San Jose, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Padding

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

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

I'm 150 lbs, 5'6". I use this saddle to commute to work, about 9 miles one-way. I dont even need to use cycling shorts with it when I use it to work and I dont feel any pain or whatsoever. When I ride on the weekends, I wear cycling shorts just because we ride longer distance. I like how my seat bones sits perfectly on the gel. I dont feel any pressure anywhere.

The only thing I dont like is the weight! After removing few screws and the front vent, mine still weighs in at 396 grams!! I wish they can make this lighter at about 250 grams and I'll pay for it even if it is $150 worth!!

Great Product!!

Jul

2010

4.0

It works

By Tony S.

from Redford, Mi

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Good Padding

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

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

I put this on my mountain bike after replacing the stock one and my behind really noticed a difference. not so much in the air flow but it is very comfortable. I just bought another one for my road bike and I will see how it works on there

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