from Timothy

I just wanted to let you know that I purchased one of your "Titanico" models last fall and put it on my road bike. I tried it out for the first time on a longer ride this past weekend. After 150 miles, my
rear was still comfy; no numbness; no chaffing. You really have a great product.....much better than Brooks in my opinion. I really like how your saddle flexes, yet retains its shape AND the waterproofing means no more funny shower caps on my seat.

Thanks for making a great product!

By Todd Fedak

I occasionally use my bike to run shuttle on whitewater trips, This usually just involves leaving my gear with someone at the put-in, driving to the takeout and riding back. On April 23 2012 we had a late snow that left about 8" on the ridgetops, and due to this storm the State Park Rangers in Ohiopyle would not open the gate to the takeout. Without any maintenance down the long hill to the river they thought, better leave it closed or we'll be pulling someone out later. It was highly unlikely that someone would go out on the river in freezing rain while the water temp was around 46 degrees anyway.

I had planned to paddle regardless of weather, I've been out in worse conditions and had hoped to get some photos of snow along the riverbanks. The Youghiogheny Gorge is a good insulator, so there wasn't any snow at the river, just rain and beautiful spring green unlike up on the ridges.

Just as the park determined it would be highly unlikely that anyone would go on the river, I thought it highly unlikely that I would be carrying around 70 pounds of cumbersome gear up a 2 mile hill with around 500 feet of elevation gain. As I mentally cancelled my "pedal-paddle" I thought about how I had always wanted to try the reverse method. A bit of simple rigging with a 12' camstrap and a flat bungee was all it took to put my Salsa Fargo across the back of my Shredder (the Cadillac of whitewater craft with Ferrari handling) My Fargo has a steel frame, but I use framesaver, and I wouldn't have felt as comfortable about taking my Brooks saddle out there. Otherwise the bike was a fantastic companion for the day.

The river was all mine, in the summer this stretch of class 2-4 (depending on level) whitewater sees thousands of paddlers. I ended up only seeing an otter, some kingfishers, a hawk, and the usual Mergansers. I tried to take some pictures, but the mix of precipitation (never a bad thing) made it less than ideal for the equipment. That, and the mid 30's temps encouraged me to keep paddling, soon I had run the 7.5 miles to Bruner Run.

I made quick work of the packing and loading as it was windy at the takeout. I had dry cycling gear in my pannier bag, but stripping down to change seemed like a bad move, besides... the Mergansers were watching. My paddling spraypants are nylon with a plastic lining that is a bit tacky, and it tends to make any layer underneath(polypro)grab and bunch up. I quickly realized due to the weight on my rear rack that anything other than seated riding was not worth the instability.

My saddle was wet from the river and I was basically going to ride 8 miles seated with a cold wet ass covered in plastic wrap. All I can say is absolutely flawless, this was only my second ride of the year so the bottom bits weren't exactly up for the game. I expected to warm up after a few miles and then change into my dry bike shorts but I never felt the need. I weigh about 240, add another 10 pounds of gear and put that on a wet single laminate Titanico, NO PROBLEM. After much apologies and some love in the repair stand that night I took my Fargo out for a sunrise ride the following day. I only wish I had found this saddle years ago.

I try to spread the good word of An-Atomica, but those who will listen are broke-ass outdoor guides who understand, but need that money for the basic essentials (Pabst Blue Ribbon) and others have rarely used bicycles valued less than the saddle itself. I almost hate calling it a saddle as it is really two comfortable individual butt hammocks. For those not in the know, oh well, those who have ridden do. And every once in a while don't forget to take your bike for a ride... down the river.

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.

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.

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!

By James Halay
I never had REAL problems with saddles but I DEFINITELY knew they were part of the bike after a few hours of riding and had tried a number of them in the past. I had heard about the Selle An-Atomica through some friends and found a used one on e-Bay last year. I check my mail on Saturday night after work and found it had arrived! I thought I would put it on my bike and give it a try. I got up early on Sunday for a 111 mile club ride and saw my club’s president at the start. I showed her my new saddle and told her I just got it in last night’s mail and this would be my first ride on it. She sadly shook her head and told me one never tries out a new saddle on a century ride. We arrived at the finish 8 hours later and she asked me about the new saddle. Oh, yeah, I had a new saddle and just rode 111 miles on it. Funny thing was I had forgotten about it. That is just about the best thing I can say about the Selle An-Atomica. I now have three Selles, one for each of my bicycles. Thanks for your saddles, I hardly ever think about them any more!!

By Rick
I saw this saddle two years ago on Ragbrai and ordered one when I got home. I now have 4500 miles on the saddle. I had zero break in time, and have had no problems with it or my butt. The color has faded very little in two years. Since I bought it I ride longer and more than before, I have turned several friends on to the product, all are very happy. This year I had the pleasure to meet Meredith from Selle An-Atomica on Ragbrai, it was nice to thank her and others for making my riding life much more fun.

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