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Review on 🚲 Hobson Pro Hub X2 Saddle: The Ultimate Black Bike Seat Solution by Shane Ryder

Revainrating 2 out of 5

YES YES YES - Finally no numbness - You'll probably need padded shorts

Male, 51 years old, 6'3", weight 198 lbs. In the past I've been out 1.5 to 3 hours a day ridden 6 days a week 6 weeks to stay sane during quarantine This is my fourth saddle Started with Brooks leather then lined soft with a cut in the middle then hard carbon fiber with a cut in the middle "Middle. None of them worked for me. I became severely numb and restricted blood flow due to compression of the perineum. It was very uncomfortable during the ride and continued for several hours afterwards. Not only did this make the ride less fun, it was medically very bad.giving up but tried this saddle as rainbow.after installing it i quickly flipped it around the block (no soft shorts) and dac hte, it would be another flop. But I just finished a 3.5 hour trip (wearing padded shorts) and all I can say is wow! IMPRESSION ON YOUR PROMEDINE - Relatively comfortable (not perfect, but good enough) - No "breaking in" required (at least for me) Cons - Relatively expensive (but who cares, it works) - Uncomfortable without shorts (at least z me) A Some things to watch out for. Take an Allen key with you on your first ride as you will need to find a good spot with this saddle. I made at least half a dozen adjustments during the journey to find the Goldilocks zone. The two pads flex up and down as you ride, so be aware that the pads will move slightly when setting up. Yes, the ends can dig into the back of your legs, but like I said, adjust, adjust, adjust. I found the digging to be easy at worst, resembling a massage effect rather than discomfort. - Try different sitting positions along with physical adjustments and don't get frustrated. - Don't make multiple adjustments at once, adjust one thing and see if it gets better or worse. Using your current seating position as a starting point, don't be afraid to adjust the height of your seat post. I had to lower mine by about an inch. Overall I think this is one of the best buys I've made in a long time. So happy I can't describe it.

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  • GOLS Certification
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  • Exchange Availability