Pro Hub X2 Saddle – Ultimate Long-Distance Comfort with Magnesium Alloy, Gel Foam Padding, and Water-Resistant Cover for On & Off-Road Cycling

I am in love with this seat, and I have been for over eight years. Nevertheless, you should read the negative reviews, too, because they make good points.If you are uncertain, then you really should try the saddle in person rather than ordering online. The trouble is: where? Bike stores don't carry these! So if you are mostly convinced that this seat is what you need, but you are just a little skittish due to the mixed reviews, hopefully my notes can help.********************************************************Briefly:In my experience, you *can* commute on this saddle, you *can* do long-distance, you *can* use it with both "slow, upright stance" bikes as well as "fast, tucked-down" road bikes.********************************************************[Also: it ain't just men that want bike seats to stop poking them between the legs. This review is by a female (me), and while I have no way to know how unpleasant it is to be male and sit on harsh saddles, I can say that as a *female* on a traditional saddle I was *miserable*.]I do think the negative reviews are thoughtful, honest, and well-written. However, for me, this saddle is pure bliss. This is the second Hobson "two cheek" saddle I have owned. The first is still sturdy and usable after countless miles, but it has been moved onto a stationary exercise bike, and I ordered this new "pro x2" for my current bicycle.I have never ever had a single complaint about these Hobson saddles.About me: I used this saddle on a mountain bike (for both city riding and "beginner" trail riding) for 2-3 years. On the mountain bike I had this seat nearly level, and I could still ride with no hands when I wanted to, just supported and balanced entirely on the seat.Currently I only own a road (touring) cycle, and now I use the Hobson with this touring bike (a 12-speed, with drop handlebars). I keep the saddle tilted forward. This means slightly more of my weight is supported by my upper body strength, but it keeps the seat comfortable for the more "tucked" stance of a street cyclist. (also, i vastly prefer to have this weight supported by my push-up strength instead of just by a thin seat-nose wedged right up you-know-where). On this bike, I can no longer ride no-handed, but that was never a requirement for me. I can still easily ride one-handed if I need to fiddle with my bike accessories or my water bottle with one hand.Some of the feats of cycling I have done since becoming a Hobson user:~ the 50-mile Rosarito-to-Ensenada ride;~ a four day 200-mile trek with friends;~ a weekend trip of 140 miles round-trip;~ one "century" (a 100-mile event);~ and also just my 12 mile commute to work on most days.********************************************************So why do some people LOVE this seat and some people HATE it?I think a big factor is how much you *hate* the "normal" saddle. If you have decided that you positively cannot *ever* spend one more minute on a normal saddle -- even if it means you just give up cycling altogether, then you should take a chance on alternative saddles before abandoning the sport. (That was me. Trying the Hobson restored all my joy for cycling.)If, however, you continue to be able to "tolerate" your current saddle but you are mildly uncomfortable and waiting to see if something better comes along, then you might find annoyances on the Hobson, too. If you tolerate your current saddle, then you might not have the motivation to get past the initial unfamiliarity of this Hobson.If you still cannot decide, then maybe you will call some local brick-and-mortar stores and give them some hints that they should stock these! That would help *everyone* -- both the people who will love these, and those other people that will be spared from difficult online return policies after *not* liking these.Final note: two other cyclists I ride with swear by another alternative, Ergo The Seat Ultimate Bicycle Saddle

I wanted to try this saddle to help relieve pressure on my manly bits. Well, first off, the fact that this saddle doesn’t use the standard nose design made me feel like I was going to slide right off the front of it any time I took one hand off the handlebars to grab my water bottle. I might have been able to get used to that over time. However, for my particular road bike (a 2017 Specialized Roubaix Elite) even with the seat post lowered as far as it would go, the top of this saddle was still about a half inch higher than where my old saddle height was. Unless I want to take a hacksaw to my seat post — which I don’t want to do — this saddle simply won’t work for me. Other than not really fitting my bike and feeling odd at first, the build quality of it looks pretty good for the price.

My wife and enjoy bike riding for fitness and recreation. We typically ride 20-30 mile routes on weekend days and 10+ routes on weekdays depending on our schedule. For the last decade we have also been taking bike tour vacations in both Europe and the US. We are not skinny century riders, but we have logged more than a few miles in a variety of saddles. Our current bike is a Trek 7300.There have been two areas where we have continually looked for relief and improvement. Saddle pain and wrist pain. Happily, after a two month trial period that included one 4 day tour through Gettysburg, PA. and about a dozen 20-30 mile rides in our local area on both street and the typical crushed limestone bike paths, I can confirm that the Hobson Pro Hub X2 has allowed me to check saddle pain off the list.My wife would experience tailbone pain, and I would experience a dull ache right where your legs transition into the buttocks after about 15-20 miles. The pain was annoying enough for both of us that we would take frequent 'butt breaks' every few miles after hitting the 15 mile mark. But since we both installed the Hobson saddles, we have found we no longer have problems. Just this weekend after a 31 mile loop we both realized that the only complaints we had about riding was that the last five miles always seem to be uphill and into the wind.As other reviews have stated, the seat does flex or tilt bit back and forth a little bit. At first it was a little odd, but we quickly got used to it. In fact, it seems like this little bit of movement helps keep the weight distribution moving to different areas. Also, as others have stated, it will feel a little different on your bottom thighs as the traditional narrow front is mostly eliminated. The narrow tongue is replaced by short nubs on each seat pad. You will also want to take your Allen wrench the the first rides so you can make adjustments to find how it best fits you. Mine is set pretty far back, and level with about 3/4 inch spread between the pads. I experience no detectable control differences in how my bike handles from a traditional saddle.I've also found that because of the wide saddle, I can sit upright with my full weight on my seat while coasting, something I could never do with comfort on a traditional saddle for more than a just a few seconds. While I'm not into biking simply to coast downhill, this additional position provides yet another method to rest various parts of the body during rides, allowing me to go longer distances with less fatigue, primarily the wrists as I can give them short breaks where they are required to bear no weight at all.A few reviews have suggested the product looks 'flimsy'. I think this might be due to how the front portions of the saddle will flex. You can in fact flex them with your hands. I have logged approx 250 miles on them in the last month with my 250LB butt, and have not experienced any deformity from the original shape of the saddle, or any additional flexing or give while riding.I will revisit this review come the end of fall with additional impressions after having ridden on this saddle for close to six months.