I just actually ordered this today to replace my full Carbon Berk Saddle
@hagakuru
6 ай бұрын
that cracked me up
@NothingToSeeHere-mb3fw
6 ай бұрын
Too Funny! What we all say when no one around or watching!
@squonk56
6 ай бұрын
Never fail to amuse with your little off topic skits😂
@ciprian7
6 ай бұрын
Bjorn stuff is premium, i have their seatpost and saddle. Quality and looks are Stunning, the only complain a have about the saddle is how grippy it is, once in place you can't slide
@jamesbrickwood7414
6 ай бұрын
Problem with those seat size measuring tools is that they’re only measuring the width of you sit bones. Roll your hips forward, into a more aggressive position [ those measuring devices measure a ride seated upright] and it doesn’t take into consideration the more forward part of your sit bones that roll onto the mid nose of your saddle
@AJXOXO-vz1pn
6 ай бұрын
Interesting. I always thought that measuring sit bones was a flawed method of determining how wide a saddle should be. I think there’s more to saddle width than sit bone width.
@87togabito
6 ай бұрын
But why would you need a more aggressive seating position? It’s not as if you’re a TDF rider who needs to ride in the drops. For most of us non-TDF riders, it makes more sense to just stay upright and ride and chill for our rides.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
yea there is so much variables to this and it is never a simple answer
@videocapturing
6 ай бұрын
@@87togabitonot everyone who's not in TDF just wants to do chill ride every time you know.
@jamesbrickwood7414
6 ай бұрын
@87togabito Personally my position is nowhere near the aggressive position of a professional rider, but I do distribute my weight over my sitbones and well the continuation of the sitbones towards the front.
@matthewavignonpetersen5893
6 ай бұрын
Looks very similar in shape and dimensions to the Specialized Romin - I am not a Spec guy at all, but that’s the best saddle I’ve ever sat on. Nice long nose to perch on when riding slammed and a good cutout for when you’re more upright. Love it.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
yea thats why I was drawn to it
@Seamanatorrr
6 ай бұрын
When GC sees a Remco or Sagan special edition out in the wild he turns into a hammer
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
hahaha always and forever
@echtogammut
6 ай бұрын
I've ridden the SWorks Romin for ages, to the point where I bought a couple extra since they pulled them off the market. I tried the Mirror version and as you said, I didn't like the mesh bit in the middle. I didn't think I would notice it, but maybe because the padding is softer on the 3D material, causing me to sink more, I was definitely feeling the webbing in the middle. I'll probably give these Bjorn a shot, when I break my last Romin. One issue I've had with the old school Romin is the carbon shell breaks where the carbon rails meet the shell after a couple years. They probably weren't designed to handle my large derriere.
@johndef5075
6 ай бұрын
I miss the Vetta TT TriShock. Nice flexy base, good padding and still light.
@samuel8590
6 ай бұрын
I've been in this rabbit hole for a least a year. FINALY settled on a SELLE Italia SLR Boost Superflow in a size 130. Other saddles were too wide for me. Causing me to sit tilted causing right hip pain. 2 weeks on this saddle and the hip pain is gone. Power feels it's being spat out evenly on each leg, etc. My sit bones measure out at 115mm. Bike shops put me on a 145. No good.
@user-jw8tr6ky7r
6 ай бұрын
Same
@JonFairhurst
6 ай бұрын
I’ve got the same saddle. It’s great! The issues I had with other saddles were that some were too soft, cutting off blood flow. Some were too wide in the middle, cutting off flow at the inner thigh. Some are too slick, so I would slide forward. Then there is the angle. Tilt it forward and it’s hard to stay in position. Tilt it back and it’s uncomfortable on the sensitive parts. The Selle Italia SLR Boost has been the best at solving all these issues. Plus it’s light! That said, the cutout could be bigger. Sometimes, I think that the best saddle would be just two “cups” for the sit bones. This new, 3D saddle looks like it could work well for me in a narrower width. It seems to be even narrower at the thighs than the Selle Italia with an even more aggressive cutout. I like it!
@samuel8590
6 ай бұрын
@@JonFairhurst I never thought the SLR Boost would work for me due to the shape. It's a bit weird. Seems arrow shaped when looking at it from above. My sit bones slot right into it. Very bizarre, but so far, so good.
@diehardbikes
6 ай бұрын
A 130! Interesting. I have found that with different saddle shapes, different widths feel more comfortable.
@samuel8590
6 ай бұрын
@@diehardbikes It's very weird that I do not fall onto a 145 saddle. But I'm telling you, this 130mm selle italia SLR boost just flat out fits VERY well. The cut out is also amazing.
@Jcool721
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, what a great saddle. I've been searching this kind of "hard" saddle forever. I have the Brooks Cambium c17 carved and that's the only one which works for me because it's rock hard to sit on.
@GCPerformance18
2 ай бұрын
the saddle works amazing, nice and supportive where you need it to be and then has give where you want it with a nice cut out
@klein-concept
6 ай бұрын
Had this saddle in my cart so often and never pulled the trigger. Will give it a try.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I promise you, at least for me, it was something I really enjoyed. Will be on my main bike always
@savagepro9060
6 ай бұрын
GC's happy ass: Butt of course I'm Bjorn Again!
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
hahahah
@nationsnumber1chump
6 ай бұрын
the cheaper plastic saddles, once they get worked in really do fit better. Especially in warm weather, they just seem to sag more and be more comfortable. The carbon framed ones not so much unless you go with a really thin one
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
yea they wear in really nice, they have more forgiveness and allow for a little flex on thebody
@cup_and_cone
6 ай бұрын
It depends how heavy you are and how big your contact patch is. For a heavy person with a large surface area contacting the saddle, a carbon shell is actually better because it deflects less and maintains its shape better to support the sit bones. A soft saddle can flex too much and press the saddle rail mounts into the soft tissue. If you like the 'hammock' style feeling, checkout Brooks saddles.
@AnahiltMG
2 ай бұрын
Not just what each person likes or what works for each person, you can get “used” to a saddle which may or may not be the best saddle for you. Same applies to a bike not perfectly fitted to a person, you can just get used to it.
@GCPerformance18
2 ай бұрын
yea I say this all the time, you can also get use to a bad fit or a bad bike size, I see it so often
@dsonyay
6 ай бұрын
SQ Labs 612. An incredibly comfortable Saddle.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I have heard about them but never met anyone who had there saddles I am sure they are great
@slowtwitches
6 ай бұрын
I bet that c02 canister has a great personality…
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
Hahaha people say I do
@huggcycles1545
6 ай бұрын
I was lucky and brought a Fabric saddle, which was comfy but weighty. I then brought a Stella italia boost SLR thing, highly rated, but not for me. Cheap Chinese next which was light and okay weight wise, but I then picked up a cheap carbon, light and very comfy from aliexpress £24 boom!
@Stringy1313
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the entertainment, I laughed out loud with your depiction of Male “Manhood” variation… LOL I was looking at the Power Expert with Mirror, it has a traditional covering, is it still tacky? I also do prefer to adjust myself on the saddle through sliding forward and back….
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
hahaha, no not tacky at all it is just like any other saddle and can move forward and back
@mohammadtaufek5529
6 ай бұрын
I’ve been using Fizik Agro Vento R1 for 4 yrs … perfect
@chuckiecheese2
6 ай бұрын
Look at the puffiness of that jacket, must be below 65 in FL
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
Hahhaha it was 72 degrees
@sabo7808
6 ай бұрын
dad, when will there be new models from specialized (road/gravel)?
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
Road right now is release for a little. Gravel might be soon with the sales of crux and diverge
@adamaronsberg3127
9 күн бұрын
So i have the romin mirror….put it on my gravel bike because i found it a bit too squishy…..but after riding it for a year i went back to that same S-works romin evo you have there and found it a bit hard. if these are both saddles that generally work for me…do you think theres any way the bjorn doesnt work?
@GCPerformance18
9 күн бұрын
I am the same way I rode the romin evo saddle before going to the bjorn and now I find myself really enjoying the bigger opening, the seat really provides support where you need it and also gives me the opening for blood flow when going into a more aggressive position. if your looking for a new saddle, I am still right now reiding this saddle on the tarmac sl8
@realbriguy
6 ай бұрын
I've been really curious about Bjorn. Would love to try it some day. I have a Berk Lupina Short right now, which I suppose falls in the same territory, and to date, the Berk is the best saddle I've ever tried.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
the bjorn i am loving os much
@realbriguy
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 I think I'll have to get one for my next build!
@stanzapalny2123
6 ай бұрын
Have you tried Joyseats? they are made to measure
@AmsterDanTheAmerican
5 ай бұрын
Is that your Ti bike? What kind of frame is that? One of the biggest issues I face is that I creep forward...I currently use a Berk Lupina which is very similar in size/shape. You mentioned that you don't creep forward on the Bjorn...I may give this a go. Can I purchase through your shop?
@GCPerformance18
5 ай бұрын
yes the ti bike is a blackheart it is so amaZING!! I do not sell them but they are such a great saddle
@stealth1fighter
6 ай бұрын
Great review! Thanks!
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
thanks so much
@Insert_Screename_Here
6 ай бұрын
Have you had any experience with the fizik models? I currently have a few of their Vento Argo models, and thinking about going their 3D print version for my new gravel ride, maybe my road bike.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I have only tried one and for me there middle ridge on it was too stiff and sharp and bothered me but I have so many customers who buy it and love it
@Insert_Screename_Here
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 I have wide sit bones (my wife says I just have a big a$$) and that's what made me gravitate towards them, that and the short nose. I find them to be quite comfortable, and wonder if the 3D would be good for really long rides. I'm looking to do the Michigan Coast to Coast in June, 204 miles of gravel
@DISCOhooch
6 ай бұрын
7:56 nice 16G plug))
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
hahaha
@quacker998
6 ай бұрын
Do you have a seat rental plan so customers can try different saddles for purchase?
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
we do not unfortunatly if the company does not then we do not
@sebastianrichter8054
6 ай бұрын
Hey GC, is the recommendation "For your safety, Specialized recommends this product be replaced after 3 years of use." still valid? Seems like a bit ridiculous for that price to have such a low product lifetime. Or maybe I am just not the target group who is willing to spend 300 Euro or more every 3 years?! Also no reviewer ever mentioned this recommendation/restriction!
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I think it is something they put out there to cover themselves but there lifetime of the seat works really well
@Jeppelelle
6 ай бұрын
Slightly offtopic: What bike is that at around 0:50 when you pan up towards the saddles, the one pretty close to the camera that looks to be made out of titanium and is equipped with the 6(?) spoke wheels?
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
That is the black heart titanium all road saddle
@chris_gb_
6 ай бұрын
What's your sit bone width? That info might help a few people a bit, even though it's still a bit of a lottery buying saddles online.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I’m a 155 saddle in the contour saddles
@chris_gb_
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 Thanks, I think you said the saddle was 155 mm in the video? I guess it's quite personal info that you might not feel comfortable saying here. I have a wide pelvis myself, but I can't get a good measure using the corrugated cardboard method, just varying from ~125mm to over 140mm. The Giant saddle that came with my bike is just awful for me, and so far I've tried a Brooks C17 with cutout, and an SMP TRK. Neither is great for different reasons. I'm reconsidering whether to go as wide again for the next try. Bike Fit James on CADE Media often mentions people are going too wide, and that sit bone width measure in the typical upright sitting position doesn't tell enough. Pretty sure I'm going to get something from SQLabs next time, I want to try one of the Active models and see if it really is easier on the spine.
@Danielkuota1
Ай бұрын
The nose seems to be way too long and wide. I wondering if my legs won’t rub on the side. I ordered already o hope I won’t regret
@GCPerformance18
Ай бұрын
I absolute love and i have thick thighs and run 155 I do not have any chaffing
@Danielkuota1
Ай бұрын
Thank you GC. Always very helpful.
@kevstephen9393
2 ай бұрын
Hi, do these carbon rails 7x9 mm fit on the SL8 deatpost clamp? I just ordered the frame.
@kevstephen9393
2 ай бұрын
@GCPerformance18
@GCPerformance18
2 ай бұрын
Yes they do
@kevstephen9393
2 ай бұрын
Ty Grant@@GCPerformance18
@ronfeldman4386
6 ай бұрын
For years I have ridden on Specialized Toupe Body Geometry saddles size 143. I used the Specialized saddle fit system. What saddles are comparable to a Specialized Body Geometry saddle size 143 width. Should I stay with the Specialized saddles in 143 width ? Thanks for giving everyone your opinion.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
usually brands are measured in 143 so bjorn makes a 143 as well that would match similarly in this matter
@savagepro9060
6 ай бұрын
This saddle is Bjorn the ordinary!
@vitskr1
6 ай бұрын
i gonna get ahead and like this video
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
:) you are the real mvp
@vromaka
6 ай бұрын
Usually, the problem is in the bike fit, and not the saddle.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I can not be sitting on a saddle without a cutout, it bothers me
@vromaka
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 a cutout in the saddle is a hole, and the hole supports nothing. It means an increased pressure on your other parts, because p = weight/area. As most of the individuals asymmetrically interact with a bike, any small shift to the left/right side of the saddle will shift the "soft" parts directly on the edge of that cutout, creating even more discomfort. I understand that in some cases a cutout might be the only option, it is a sort of a fashion, and bike shops need to make money. My experience with stock Cannondale saddles, Brooks B17, Selle Italia, Fizik, some other less known brands, finally led me to the proper bikefit, and the problem appeared to be not in the saddle!
@Danielkuota1
2 ай бұрын
Does anyone know where to get this to UK!?🇬🇧
@GCPerformance18
2 ай бұрын
I do not I am sorry
@phoenixtwelve1972
6 ай бұрын
Bjorn is Slovenian...... Their posts are awesome as well but the bottle cages can be a little subject to failure.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I have there bottle cages too so I will see what happens there
@Cyclingsucks
6 ай бұрын
SLR boost S3 so good
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
they look really nice I would love to try one
@chrisnilsson91
6 ай бұрын
Is there a distributor/supplier for Björn in the US?
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
as of right now I do not know btu I think I can sell them as a dealer
@RestlessGambler14
5 ай бұрын
Above Category in Santa Rosa, CA
@alexmaksymenko6616
6 ай бұрын
Take a shot everytime he says ''go ahead"
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
im shit faced on the floor
@joehiatt1992
6 ай бұрын
I gave up long ago ,theres no such thing, ALL saddles are tolerated,I have a big box of seats, all these claims have NEVER worked
@ian_pedalz
6 ай бұрын
The only saddles which actually allow the correct rotation of the hips and pelvis are SMP and SQ labs saddles. Most others are marketing BS.
@Necromonger69
6 ай бұрын
You are correct sir, you just gotta find the least comfortable one.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
jsut like anything you need time on there and the more you ride on one saddle the more you get used to it
@joystation1
6 ай бұрын
If you go on a wet ride on one of these 150g 3d printed saddles and you didn't put your mudguards on, due to their open lattice structure, won't they clog up with all sorts of road crap and end up weighing 1,000g ? Aren't they a pita to keep clean ?
@caet49
6 ай бұрын
No it Will wash out in the rain and also it Will keep your man parts sort and thus you are less prone to scuff your skin. I really like the ronin 3D sadle👍
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
no not at all, all those 3d printed saddles dont have thta issue and they al drain
@theantichrome9842
6 ай бұрын
Fizik Argo Adaptive.
@reubenabela3063
6 ай бұрын
looks like that table has been through a lot
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
We rent it out to backyard wrestlers after hours
@reubenabela3063
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 thought so 🤣🤣🤣
@ilanpi
6 ай бұрын
Bjorn again!
@efrenryan9044
6 ай бұрын
its a mixed saddle🤔
@sigfreed11
2 ай бұрын
Why is padding in the pants and not the seat??
@GCPerformance18
2 ай бұрын
to help
@sigfreed11
2 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 that’s an entirely unhelpful comment to a genuine question- thanks!
@edwingomez4141
6 ай бұрын
Best saddle the i have try bjorn
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
yes you were right
@ivandominguez7249
6 ай бұрын
And the price issssss???😅
@Jarek.
6 ай бұрын
420 USD 😀
@manfrommontreal
2 ай бұрын
That's a lot of stock in the store.
@GCPerformance18
2 ай бұрын
yea I know right, this is what is noirmal though we have had this location for so long
@manfrommontreal
2 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 if you have the sales, then it's all good.
@markusseppala6547
6 ай бұрын
Looked like an interesting saddle until I checked more pics of it and it has a rise / kicker in the back which is a huge no for me.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I will show more of this and talk more of it
@angelortiz353
6 ай бұрын
Funny i just put this saddle in my cervelo aspero
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
you are going to love it
@aidanmasterson50
6 ай бұрын
When everything is flat in Florida except your forehead.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
Godammmm
@NickBainas
6 ай бұрын
Zwift Hammer Time
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I need to hop on zwifttt
@rejean2744
6 ай бұрын
Just looked up the price....see ya.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
lol this is the price of other companies mainstream 3 printed carbon saddles
@argeelearner3978
6 ай бұрын
Are you the bike store owner or not? Whats the situation? Why do you avoid explaining your position?
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
family business, its been in our family for 42 years, my dads dad started it, now my dad owns it, he still on paper is owner but has not been in the store physically for a year now, we are not pushing him out because we are doing well with how it is, but I am not really an owner title even though we do everythng
@William24009
5 ай бұрын
Bisaddle, Bonneville, SRT with cut out, I won’t ride anything else.
@GCPerformance18
5 ай бұрын
this is my fave saddle
@kacy750
6 ай бұрын
you might need to get a razor on your backside to decrease your discomfort🤣
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
sounds painful lol
@CarlForde
6 ай бұрын
us$420. Ouch
@timtaylor9590
6 ай бұрын
Noses are too narrow to sit on. Try the Shimano saddles
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
I did just around th eblock on a customers and it felt large between my legs, like annoying large for the first time but I have not tried on long ride
@timtaylor9590
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 it can be like that for some.
@timtaylor9590
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 tell you what though not sure what purpose that narrow pointy nose serves.
@robertpiche5167
6 ай бұрын
Nice very nice saddle i like the look but ... 😢 $$$
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
yea thats the price for these high end botique items
@jkspcoy
6 ай бұрын
420 😢 not for me
@leslie7922
6 ай бұрын
Lol got my tcr for $800 and they want $420 for just a saddle 🤣 🤣 🤣 nty
@HOG4DNR
6 ай бұрын
If you didn't tuck your junk back, you'd have no problem.
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
lmao
@christianrodriguez3531
6 ай бұрын
420 bucks lol
@hankschrader2353
6 ай бұрын
Quick tip: you’re not supposed to sit on your shlong
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
Yea of course
@hankschrader2353
6 ай бұрын
@@GCPerformance18 glad were all on the same page. 💁♂️ Although we should get by not using bibshorts :P
@Necromonger69
6 ай бұрын
My experience, the saddle, you least expect to be "comfortable" turns out to be the one. Tried 3D saddles, they are overrated.
@gustavofaria5511
6 ай бұрын
Which saddle do tou use?
@Necromonger69
6 ай бұрын
@@gustavofaria5511 Right now, it's one of the Specialized power saddles, not sure of the exact model. Got it when I had my bike fit. The problem with me is I'm skinny but I have a wide butt. Weird
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
yea I do not think they are needed but they are a great start if eveyr saddle you try is not working they have a little more forgiveness then the stock saddles at first and allow for the break in period not to be so harsh
@JayPin91
6 ай бұрын
I never heard of a grown man never mind a review channel get so cringe when talking about sexual parts .. dude acts like a 5 year old
@GCPerformance18
6 ай бұрын
Yesss
@USMC7178
6 ай бұрын
Mr. Serious chimes in…lighten up Lucy!!!😂
@Kumppaaa
6 ай бұрын
Yeah right, European... Bjorn is company from Moscow and they were really proud of it but after sanctions they "moved" to Slovenia and deleted everything Russian related info. Company address and informations was a while ago still in Russia. Do you really want to fund this?
@66mikkim
6 ай бұрын
90% of the time sore cheeks and a numb sausage are not the saddles fault, it´s a poor bikefit with a saddle that is to set to high. That being said...like all things from the "big brands" them saddels are overpriced AF. I got me a full carbon 3d printed saddle from aliexpress, a model from Ryet at 154 gramms for 48 bucks, dose the job just as good, only missing the overpriced Name on it.
@vitskr1
6 ай бұрын
why the fck do these saddles have russian names
@MrTait_en_Chile
6 ай бұрын
Bjorn... Like Bjorn Borg the Swedish tennis player.... or Bjorn as one of the B's in ABBA..see see where this is going
@vitskr1
6 ай бұрын
@@MrTait_en_Chile I mean actual model names.
@MrTait_en_Chile
6 ай бұрын
@vitskr1 Yeah seems they do. Another post talked about this being company owned by a russian that moved to Slovenia. I'm not too bothered by that.. but 420 US for a seat.
@robertpiche5167
6 ай бұрын
Not Russian name it's swidi
@robertpiche5167
6 ай бұрын
Swedish 😮
@pastelink6767
6 ай бұрын
that seems cool maybe I'll try it *clicks link* $420 NVM
@pvj9289
6 ай бұрын
420 $..!? 🥲
@davychristiaens6421
5 ай бұрын
Nice video,Thanks 4 the tip of Bjorn saddle.👍🚵happy days
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