Zeta Saddles
Optima
Optima
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OPTIMA, our high performance with the same sleek, low-profile design as our MODUS saddle and the greatest shock absorbing and gold standard in bike saddle comfort from our patented Reactive Padding™. Zeta's specialized padding design for bike saddles was created by our founder to solve the complex issues of soft tissue and boney contact pressure and impact forces of the riders body against the saddle over periods of time. Bike saddle contact pressure, friction, and the ground reaction forces coming up into the rider through the bicycle create increasing discomfort, compression of soft tissues, and potentially perineal region blood flow and/or nerve entrapment.
Available with titanium rails and full carbon fiber with carbon rails.
Designed by a doctor and avid cyclist, Zeta Saddles patented Reactive Padding™
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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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Zeta saddle has not resolved pain and numbness on my sit bone area.
Will be returning the saddle for a refund.
Do I need a return authorization from y’all, or do I just mail it back to you?
Have about 180 miles on it in the last two weeks. It is better than my old one for sure. My issue is that it has forced me to change my overall position so much that I am now deep in tweaking seat height, stem length and stem rise. It is not an easy or fun position to be it. I am reasonably confident I will get there but boy it has been a process. I hope I like it in the end but it has not been the quick fix that was advertised.
I was hoping this would be "the" saddle but alas...not. I'll keep looking.
I was thinking I was reviewing a Bisaddle.
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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” 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you
AR
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.
I've been looking for a saddle to meet my needs. I bought a new endurance bike 2 years ago, a fancy, expensive bike... the saddle that came with it was ok, but too wide and really not ideal for my needs.
I bought this optima saddle on a whim, basically because of a FB add, but such is life. It has been great so far. While I think the geometry is ideal and a great fit, I think the material for the saddle could be better, this has been a big improvement.
Shape, comfort in the appropriate areas and all-that, are well met with this saddle. I'm looking forward to a leather exterior option. Today's technical fabrics are very "grippy" against common saddle materials, which for me leave a bit to be desired. I'm looking for a free flowing rock (back-and-fortth).
Better than most!
I was initially very skeptical. It’s not very large, but it fits in all the right places. I don’t hurt during a ride, and I’m not raw or sore after a ride. Still trying to fine tune the angle, position, and height, but it’s a great saddle. I recently ordered and installed a second one on my other bike.
Having tried a wide variety of saddles, I was intrigued by the Zeta saddle adds and decided to go ahead and try one. I now have 5 rides and about 100 miles on my Optima - I am definitely paying less attention to my rear end with this saddle! The next test is some longer rides (30-50 miles), to see how it works out for more extended rides.
Very rarely are things as good if not better than advertises. But this is a case where the product exceeded my expectations. I have gone three 4 saddles and variations of bike shorts, and nothing worked consistently. This is the 1st time I could go back to back days riding without soreness or abrasions. It's been amazing. And you feel stronger since your not in pain and can go a lot more. This product is amazing
Great Saddle - more comfort than Ergon or WTB saddles for long rides.
Weather has been bad here. I have 20 miles total in three rides! Also change to padded shorts 3x & 4x. Give me a couple weeks.
