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Review on πŸš€ ISM PR 2.0 Saddle with Enhanced SEO by Eric Smithlin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I recommend reading and understanding https

IMO before buying a seat I recommend reading and understanding [.] This will explain a lot when choosing a saddle. Before adjusting an ISM seat, be sure to read and understand the entire page on the [.] page to the end and review the relevant "medical images” at the bottom of the page. This page explains how to set up and use this saddle. This saddle looks like a regular saddle with a short nose with two handles. It is not. Rather, the back of the saddle is UCI compliant. When you put your buttocks on the seat, they are in front of the widest part, which is very different from any other seat. More importantly, ISM expects riders to support their weight by rolling their pubic hair forward onto their seat horns/arms. Thus, the pubic nerve and pudendal artery lie partly in the groove and mostly in front of the seat, with just air underneath. If the horns really acted like a nose, they would probably be too wide for most and cause chafing. But those aren't noses - rather, when used properly, the horns reach about mid-crotch, and most people's thighs probably don't touch their hands - I know my thighs didn't touch them, so I just didn't get to experience it rubbing against my hands. . I am 72 years old, small and unfortunately fat. Eventually my pubic bone couldn't take the pressure anymore and I can't use this seat. I wish I could - getting rid of perineal numbness completely is extremely attractive. If you buy this, be sure to read, understand and follow the setup page. If you don't, you'll likely find that this fit is too hard and irritating, and you'll miss out on the benefit of freedom from perineal numbness. By the way, I ride about 10% faster with this seat than with my Brooks. . I really want my Rami to stop protesting.

Pros
  • Pleasant
Cons
  • There are cons