Phenom vs Power saddle for MTB

[Groenkloof1]

Hi

 

I would like to hear from hubbers who have ridden both the Phenom and the Power saddle on a mountain bike.

 

Most would likely say the new Power saddle is great- I do however note with interest that Kulhavy, Grotts and Gaze are all on the Phenom.

 

Looking forward to some input

 

Regards

[Zatek]

If don't move alot on your saddle then go with the power saddle. If you move alot then go with the Phenom.

 

I even switched my road saddle to Phenom as well.

 

My 2c

[Grease_Monkey]

Such a personal thing. I love the power saddle, hate the Phenom. But asking other people about saddle choice is like asking about underwear choice - very subjective.

[Traveler]

Tested the Power now for 4days and various terrain. The Power was AWESOME when sitting in one position to grind away at km’s. However, when I rode it at Wolwespruit and Thaba Trails, it was less impressive.

 

I’m returning it tomorrow, and I’ll not be fitting one on a permanent basis.

[Rob29]

So I've ridden both and I really like them both. I picked the phenom in the end. I used to sell power saddles like cupcakes at Revolution Cycles and they are extremely popular but if you visit a specialized concept store near you I'm confident they will have both power and phenom saddles for you to demo. This is a very personal decision so be sure you've tried them both for yourself before making your decision

[Popit]

I have ridden both .

Kept the Power saddle on my MTB .

I ride a lot of long dirt roads , as well as places like BRB and Modders .

Find it very comfortable .

 

Took the Phenom off my road bike and put on a Power saddle ..... still trying to get comfortable .

 

So , as much as I love the Power saddle on my MTB , not 100% sold on the road bike yet !!

[peds]

I used to ride the phenom and have moved to power saddle. I found with phenom after a long ride i would get numb around the gentleman area. The power saddle being shorter has sorted me out. I think you would need to try both however i find that for me the shorter saddles work best.

[Groenkloof1]

Thanks for all the feedback

[MphatiPyga]

I recently want from a Gobi to the Specialized Henge which is mtb specific. Really impressed with it so perhaps give that a try too

[janfromnam]

I rode both, switched back to the Phenom on both bikes, road & MTB.

 

Did a desert Dash training ride with the Power saddle (160km) but still used the Phenom for the actual event 2 weeks later.