Description
ISM Alamo Road Series Century X Split Nose Touring Saddle | Medium
Notes from MyBikeThing ISM’s Alamo saddle features their signature split-nose design with moderate padding and chromoly rails. The pressure relief channel and anatomic cutout are optimized for endurance riding and touring comfort. What sets this apart is the wider platform specifically designed for upright touring positions while maintaining ISM’s proven pressure relief technology.
Condition The saddle shows moderate wear with some damage to the side panels where the grey material has started to peel and separate. The synthetic cover remains intact with no tears on the riding surface. Rails are straight and solid with no bends or corrosion. Despite the cosmetic wear to the sides, the structural integrity and comfort elements are unaffected. Hey there – I’m Paul. Got questions about the wear points? Drop me a line and let’s chat about your riding style.
Workshop Wisdom For optimal comfort, start with the saddle positioned 1-2cm further back than your current saddle’s position due to ISM’s unique nose design. Fine-tune from there.
Tech Specs
- Length: 260mm
- Width: 150mm
- Materials:
- Saddle surface: Synthetic cover
- Saddle base: Nylon composite
- Rails: Chromoly steel
- Weight: 289g
Value Assessment
- Market Value: $85-115
- Original Retail: $189
Worth it because:
- Split nose design eliminates pressure points
- Durable chromoly rails built for touring
- Wide platform ideal for upright positions
- Fully functional despite cosmetic wear
Keywords: split nose saddle, touring saddle, pressure relief, ISM, ergonomic saddle, endurance cycling, chromoly rails, comfort saddle, road cycling, touring bike, century riding
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