Adamo vs Cobb saddle?
I could really use some saddle advice from the group. I currently gave an Adamo racing saddle and have had it for 3 years. This past season I trained and raced my first full IM, which meant longer rides and a lot more time in the saddle. In turn, I ended up with an area on my both sides of my bum that seemed to constantly take the brunt of things. I was hesitant to switch saddles and fit as I got closer to my races and just got through it (with the aid of several tubes of anti-chafe cream). 
I am fairly certain that the saddle is too wide for me by the marks it leaves on my backside and think it's best for me to look for a new one. I like the split nose design and now, several manufacturers have their own spin on this, but I need one that is more narrow. Maybe for now, I should try some zip ties to see if this at least fixes the problem, but that seems more like it would bring the nose closer together instead of the mid section where the problem seems to be.
Any thoughts out there on Adamo vs Cobb (or other suggestions) for what I'm looking for? Thanks!
I am fairly certain that the saddle is too wide for me by the marks it leaves on my backside and think it's best for me to look for a new one. I like the split nose design and now, several manufacturers have their own spin on this, but I need one that is more narrow. Maybe for now, I should try some zip ties to see if this at least fixes the problem, but that seems more like it would bring the nose closer together instead of the mid section where the problem seems to be.
Any thoughts out there on Adamo vs Cobb (or other suggestions) for what I'm looking for? Thanks!
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Cobb is very helpful about recommending saddles if you call or email. I've heard John Cobb answers the phone a lot of times. If the Adamo is too wide, the v-plus might be a better fit for you than the v-max. Cobb also has a couple of new saddles out, but I don't have any experience with them.
You can always try it and send it back if you don't like it.
The Gen2 is much narrower than the Adamo, and with the easy return policy is worth the try.
Specialized Sitero>Cobb V-Flow Max>ISM Adamo Race>ISM Adamo Road>Cobb V-Flow Plus>Every other saddle
I was literally one of the first consumers to get a Sitero saddle when they first came out in early 2013 and I really, really like it.
Uh, depends on the model. The ISM Adamo Attack is 110 mm wide, the Gen2 is 130; most other saddles mentioned in this thread are 135 wide. For those for whom narrower is better (I'm one), the Adamo Attack is it. In addition, the central depression is wider, longer, and deeper than other brands. People come in all sizes, so do saddles, it's critical to have a good match.
Brad, I have the adamo. However, I will tell you that both Adamo and Cobb advise that most issues are caused by improper fit. Cobb says that it is usually because the seat is too high. I know I had to move around my adamo up, down forward, back and tilt before I got it right. Good luck
True when comparing max width. Maybe I should have said the nose feels long and narrow like a traditional roadie seat because there is no taper in the front half which is very different than the Breakaway or Podium.
I also started wearing bibs, with a thin pad, for all of my longer rides.
My one observation is that I could tell within a minute of riding on the Muve whether the saddle was a good fit or not. So I completely reject the advice of those who claim a saddle has to be broken in before its comfortable. A lot of people told me in the past that they needed time to get used to an Adamo. Or they have zip tied the front together to make it more narrow. To me, that just means it did not fit. So in my opinion, it wasn't until Adamo made the Attack that they were a brand even worth considering. Bottomline, focus on the saddle, not the brand.