Old Butt, Same Story…Not
06/02/12 12:32 Filed in: Comfort
By Seth Brown
Where do I start?
I've been a Roadie (on and off) for 35 yrs. I'm not Cat racer, but I've done my share of "epic rides". Vail Pass, France..lots of roadie themed vacations (my wifes a saint)...
I tried counting up the amt of saddles I've owned..I stopped at 30...and I know there's more.
Fizik, Selle Italia,San Marco, Serfus, etc.
I was building my "mid life", lifetime, bike a few yrs back (Moots/Red/ Dura Ace wheels-tubeless/ Winwood bar...the works).My dealer mentioned a Selle Anatomica. I watched the on line video and bought into the tech behind it ( I'm not techie..it made plain sense)
My saddles all start the same..20 mls, great; 30 mls, a bit sketchy, 40 mls, replace my crotch/butt. Like most type "A" males..(what roadie isn't?)...no compaints..however, i stopped looking to do anything over 40 mls at a time..
Then came.. Selle Anatomica...whoa....where have you been all my life?
Before I purchased , I read Craig Calfee's review; he talked of a century +, 2 days after he bought it..no pain...I thought to myself, this I have to try...Craig, you were 100% right.
30, 40, 60, 100....my engine may not be what it needs to be( and if the truth be told, it's pulling a larger chassis)...but my butt is just fine thank you..I have one on both of my bikes..I'll never own another saddle...I'll sign off now..think I need to "pamper my butt" and ride my bike.
Regards.
Where do I start?
I've been a Roadie (on and off) for 35 yrs. I'm not Cat racer, but I've done my share of "epic rides". Vail Pass, France..lots of roadie themed vacations (my wifes a saint)...
I tried counting up the amt of saddles I've owned..I stopped at 30...and I know there's more.
Fizik, Selle Italia,San Marco, Serfus, etc.
I was building my "mid life", lifetime, bike a few yrs back (Moots/Red/ Dura Ace wheels-tubeless/ Winwood bar...the works).My dealer mentioned a Selle Anatomica. I watched the on line video and bought into the tech behind it ( I'm not techie..it made plain sense)
My saddles all start the same..20 mls, great; 30 mls, a bit sketchy, 40 mls, replace my crotch/butt. Like most type "A" males..(what roadie isn't?)...no compaints..however, i stopped looking to do anything over 40 mls at a time..
Then came.. Selle Anatomica...whoa....where have you been all my life?
Before I purchased , I read Craig Calfee's review; he talked of a century +, 2 days after he bought it..no pain...I thought to myself, this I have to try...Craig, you were 100% right.
30, 40, 60, 100....my engine may not be what it needs to be( and if the truth be told, it's pulling a larger chassis)...but my butt is just fine thank you..I have one on both of my bikes..I'll never own another saddle...I'll sign off now..think I need to "pamper my butt" and ride my bike.
Regards.
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2011 Titanico with Brown Leather on Sale
30/01/12 16:14 Filed in: Sale
Titanico with brown leather on chromoly rails is on sale in our store while supplies last. $99.98. 90 day warranty.
Happy New Year
The Selle An-Atomica Team
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The Selle An-Atomica Team
Steel Rail Titanicos on Sale
25/11/11 09:18
One Titanico X Beta Application
By Uriah Waterson
I've been riding on my Clydesdale Titanico for several years now, and ever since day one, I found it to be the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned.
Two years ago I was involved in a serious work related accident that left me with a disability in my left leg. I suffered a high pressure water injection injury to my left groin from a hydrolance operating at about 10,000 PSI, severing my femoral artery, femoral vein, femoral nerve, and totally destroying all the soft tissue in my upper left thigh. The trauma surgeon later told my family that the only thing he could compare it to was a point blank 12 gauge blast.
After dozens of surgeries, 52 units of blood products, and a year of physical therapy, I was still able to ride my bike, but the problem was my Titanico felt too wide for me because of the injury. I tried adjusting it every way possible, but just couldn't find that sweet spot.
I tried several different saddles; thinner, softer, firmer, but just couldn't find one that worked. I was about to sell my bike and purchase a recumbent, so I decided to put the Titanico back on, as it matches the bike.
Reluctant to sell it, I took it for a ride. I don't know what I did different as far as adjusting the saddle, but I was able to ride comfortably with little pain for further than I had since before my injury. It was incredible! I went from being in the market for a recumbent (and due to the nature of my disability, a recumbent trike), to ridding like I did before my injury, except maybe a little slower.
A month ago for my 30th birthday, my brother and I rode from my house in Homestead, Florida to Key West; 135 miles. I believe that is a testament to the quality and ergonomics of the Titanico, and that due to the nature of my injury with the amount of nerve damage, and tissue loss, I would be able to provide feedback that would go along way towards finding out if the X will live up to the Titanico name.
I've been riding on my Clydesdale Titanico for several years now, and ever since day one, I found it to be the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned.
Two years ago I was involved in a serious work related accident that left me with a disability in my left leg. I suffered a high pressure water injection injury to my left groin from a hydrolance operating at about 10,000 PSI, severing my femoral artery, femoral vein, femoral nerve, and totally destroying all the soft tissue in my upper left thigh. The trauma surgeon later told my family that the only thing he could compare it to was a point blank 12 gauge blast.
After dozens of surgeries, 52 units of blood products, and a year of physical therapy, I was still able to ride my bike, but the problem was my Titanico felt too wide for me because of the injury. I tried adjusting it every way possible, but just couldn't find that sweet spot.
I tried several different saddles; thinner, softer, firmer, but just couldn't find one that worked. I was about to sell my bike and purchase a recumbent, so I decided to put the Titanico back on, as it matches the bike.
Reluctant to sell it, I took it for a ride. I don't know what I did different as far as adjusting the saddle, but I was able to ride comfortably with little pain for further than I had since before my injury. It was incredible! I went from being in the market for a recumbent (and due to the nature of my disability, a recumbent trike), to ridding like I did before my injury, except maybe a little slower.
A month ago for my 30th birthday, my brother and I rode from my house in Homestead, Florida to Key West; 135 miles. I believe that is a testament to the quality and ergonomics of the Titanico, and that due to the nature of my injury with the amount of nerve damage, and tissue loss, I would be able to provide feedback that would go along way towards finding out if the X will live up to the Titanico name.
The Selle An-Atomica Family
By Mark St. Amour
I was complaining about my new carbon saddle after a Saturday morning club ride. I selected this saddle thinking that more expensive would mean a better product. A rider I met that day listened to my story, then promised he would bring one of his Selle An-Atomica saddles for me to test ride when I saw him the following week. He did, along with the installation instructions, and told me I could try it for as long as I needed. After months of riding on this wonderful perch, I ordered my own and returned his, along with a nice bottle of red wine. What amazed me most was that this man I had just met trusted me with one of his saddles. Truth is, he believes so much in the product that he knows anyone who tries one, will buy one. (or more) He made a believer out of me!
I was complaining about my new carbon saddle after a Saturday morning club ride. I selected this saddle thinking that more expensive would mean a better product. A rider I met that day listened to my story, then promised he would bring one of his Selle An-Atomica saddles for me to test ride when I saw him the following week. He did, along with the installation instructions, and told me I could try it for as long as I needed. After months of riding on this wonderful perch, I ordered my own and returned his, along with a nice bottle of red wine. What amazed me most was that this man I had just met trusted me with one of his saddles. Truth is, he believes so much in the product that he knows anyone who tries one, will buy one. (or more) He made a believer out of me!