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I tried bought a Zeta because I have had a LOT of pain during long MTB efforts (particularly races over 35 miles). I put it on for an 8 hr race last month and it helped significantly. After doing shorter rides on another bike (not equipped with a Zeta saddle) I realized even more how much I liked it. Looks like I will be buying a couple more for my other bikes. Reasonably priced and well worth the small weight penalty.
Definitely less painful at 25 miles than previous seats, going to take some fine tuning in adjustments but I think it is going to work out
I am an older, bigger rider (6’5”, 260ish). I have spinal fusions, so I’m also more upright than many cyclists. I have always had a hard time finding a saddle that fits my fat arse, is comfortable, and protects the “sensitive” spots. I thought I would try the Ultima on a BOGO offer, and I now have one on each of my 4 bikes. It is wide, short, with a generous cutout, and the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever ridden. I highly recommend this saddle for the bigger, or wider rider.
I have tried many saddles over the years and spent a lot of money trying to find the perfect saddle. Zeta nailed it. The search is over. Love this saddle
This is the saddle my fat butt has been looking for. I now have 4, one for each bike!
Have not bought a new saddle for my road bike in 2 decades. The new Optima seat was just as comfortable as my 20+ year old standard right from the start. A great seat and proved super comfortable on multiple 50+ mile rides.
I usually do not like to write reviews for any product. However, I am making an exception for the Zeta saddle because it is simple outstanding. I started road cycling about 1 1/2 years ago. The selection of a good saddle has been a very frustrating experience. I have spent thousands of dollars buying the most expensive saddles from all the top brands including Specialized, Fizik, Sella Italia, Bontrager and others. I ran into a Zeta saddles add in my e mail and read that this saddle had been designed by a physician cyclist who also experienced frustration in finding the right saddle. I thought, this may be it! With some skepticism I ordered the Optima and took this brand new saddle to Italy to be used in a cycling trip. What a gander ….!!!!! My brand new Zeta saddle was installed on my high performance road bicycle and for six days, morning and afternoon, I rode 500 + Kms doing flats and hills with elevation gain up to 2,700 ft in Tuscany Italy. Coming from Florida in the USA this was not an easy task, specially with a saddle I had never used. I took a huge risk and it paid off….. My Optima Zeta saddle 145mm with titanium frame was extremely comfortable and a perfect fit. I had never been on any saddle for six consecutive days of riding. I experienced NO pain or discomfort at any time. I LOVE MY ZETA SADDLE AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ALL CYCLISTS OUT THERE STILL LOOKING FOR THE ELUSIVE “BEST PERFORMANCE ROAD SADDLE” 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Tried out a lot of different saddles because I'm a larger, heavier rider and Ultima seems the best mix for comfort. My butt muscles still gets sore from riding long but no saddle sores or long term tailbone pain. A little bit of recovery and I'm good to go again. So just what I want and expect.
This is the saddle my fat butt has been looking for. It’s wide, short, and a generous cutout. It becomes a non issue on longer rides.
I’ve been through a lot of saddles over 40 plus years of riding. I will say I was a skeptic but given the 30 day trial period it seemed a no brainer. It was comfy on the first ride and has seemed to improve over time. I’ve had it for a month. I liked it so much I bought a second. I put them on an MTB and a gravel bike.
I have spent a small fortune on road bike saddles. For the first time I can remember I found myself sitting while descending. I usually rise off the saddle while coasting to give my bottom some relief. This saddle is a keeper.
I’m a big man. I own two of them. They’re the best saddles I’ve ever had. They contact me in just the right places with minimal pressure. I was initially a skeptic, especially when I saw my first Zeta saddle, but after trying it, I became a believer.