My 2nd attempt with a 3D saddle and I’ve concluded they are not for me. I ride the old style Selle Italia SLR flows, 131 x 275. I dislike the new shorter saddles and it’s hard to find a long neutral to flat saddle. 3* might be a bit harsh as I really need a 130 saddle so this 143 was always a compromise. However, it’s the fact that it’s very very hard to move / slide when seated on 3D’s which is the real problem. You have to lift and sit to adjust rather than slide till comfy. Beyond that, the Phenom is still pretty firm, which is a good thing but I don’t see the need for the rear scoop when it’s impossible to move anyway. It may work for you, but not me.
Product Details
Specialized S-Works Phenom Mirror Saddle
Well known for its long body and flat profile, the Phenom is the preferred shape for many of the world's top racers, including Tour of Flanders winner Kasper Asgreen and World DH Champion Loic Bruni. Like every saddle they produce, the S-Works Phenom with Mirror was ergonomically designed and scientifically proven. Utilising their Body Geometry methodology combined with Mirror 3D printing, it results in 28% less pressure where it matters most.
BODY GEOMETRY: Specialized understand that every body is different, but the issues riders face in the saddle are the same, sit bone pressure, scar tissue build-up, and blood flow loss. Using pressure mapping, blind comfort studies, and even penile blood flow studies (yes, they did that), Body Geometry and Mirror Saddles don't just promise to solve these issues for men and women—they have scientifically proven they do.
SOFT TISSUE RELIEF: By using a concave shape and an ultra-compliant carbon shell, they have created space for a thicker Mirror print, incorporating 20,055 struts and 8,735 nodes. This results in a 28% reduction in sit bone pressure compared to a traditional foam saddle, as measured by their ultra high-resolution pressure mapping.
PERFORMANCE-INSPIRED SHAPING: Being their longest and flattest saddle from tail to nose, the S-Works Phenom with Mirror's shape and construction allow for maximum movement for optimal positioning for power. It enables riders to easily adjust their position on the saddle for tempo efforts and supports rider movement in and out of the saddle on climbs.
Features
- Patented Body Geometry technology is ergonomically designed and scientifically proven to increase blood flow to sensitive arteries.
- The Mirror saddle is their longest and flattest to date, measuring 27cm from nose to tail.
- Mirror technology utilises 3D printing from liquid polymer to create a unique honeycomb structure that offers superior sit-bone support and comfort.
- The carbon fibre shell is flex-tuned for support and ride compliance.
- It features ultra-light oversized carbon rails.
- SWAT™-compatible mounts are moulded into the saddle base, allowing for sleek and integrated storage solutions.
- Note: Oversized 7x9 mm carbon rails are not compatible with seat posts equipped with side-load clamp mechanisms for 7 mm round rails.
- Size 143mm / Weight: 223g
- Size 155mm / Weight: 227g
Specifications
- Discipline Compatibility
- Road, Gravel, Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Commute
- Women's Specific Design
- No
- Cut-Out Design
- Channel
- Family
- Specialized S-Works
- Gender
- Unisex
- Intended Use
- Performance
- Nose Shape
- Flat
- Padding Level
- Medium
- Profile
- Flat
- Rail Dimensions
- 7x9mm
- Rail Material
- Carbon
- Riding Position
- Race
- Saddle [Maker]
- Specialized
- Saddle [Material]
- Synthetic
- Saddle [Width]
- 143 mm, 155 mm
- Shell Material
- Carbon
- Saddle [3D Printed]
- Yes
- Product code
- 1814424 / 54294583542106
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Shipping & Returns
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Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
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About Specialized
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Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.
The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.
