Specialized Power Arc Vs Bontrager Aeolus SADDLE SHOWDOWN

[ronchang]

This is such a good and thorough review. The differences are really exhibited vs old-style magazine reviews which basically agrees with whatever the manufacturer says in their descriptions.

[phoebetan]

Thanks for the review. I bought the Aeolus Elite on the strength of this review and I actually quite liked the saddle - except for one key flaw - the nose is too wide for my physiology! My inner thighs (near the groin) keeps rubbing against the side of the saddle where the nose flairs into the wings, which eventually resulted in the tearing of the chamois on one of my bib shorts. (Not the actual "butt" foam, but one of the thinner pieces of foam that borders the main chamois.) That said, I ride with my knees fairly tucked in, and my hips are relatively narrow (62 kg, 170cm, narrow frame - wears DHB bibs in XS) so its not really the fault of the saddle itself, but a mismatch between me and the saddle. Other than that issue, the Aeolus is really quite comfy. But back to my Brooks C13!

By the way, I'm a dude (for those trying to make sense of my feedback). My wife somehow hijacked my Youtube account, and I have decided to accept the situation for the sake of domestic bliss.

[sugarpill]

I’m using the Aeolus Pro carbon saddle on my gravel bike, and the Aeolus Elite saddle on my fixie. So glad to have finally settled down on a saddle I would use across all my bikes.

[avenpace]

Looks like I would much much more prefer the Bontrager saddle on my gravel long-distance bike - Thank you

[E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

also, the bontrager has some nice tail light mouting options behind the rails. :)

[trukweaz]

i will have 3-4 Power Arc's for sale now that I have tried the Aeolus. good info

[tmpk]

the aeolus looks better. nice looking saddle. best looking saddle i've come across so far. it sucks if your favourite looking saddle doesn't quite work for your butt. been working on making it work. i think i'm getting pretty close to ideal comfort. it's amazing how much difference small adjustments can make.

[thedownunderverse]

The Aeolus is actually far more similar to the Romin Evo than the Power / Power arc. The length is the same, the overall shape (including kick at the rear) almost the same too.

[jackmacdonald]

Good comparison, based on his through test, I think the Aeoulus will serve better, with a true rear spoiler, reminds me of the San Marco Concor or Cinelli Volare, to have that rear boost, and a little forgiving front nose for inevitable forward creep . Sounds like I better get myself that Bontrager. The blood flow result is great on the Power series, but how many racers can stay planted back the whole time? I felt the front too unforgiving for any creep up, unlike the Aeoulus. Bontrager nailed it nice on this one, and the evaluation by RA guy helps me alot, Thanks Mate!

[HennieBours]

Why does someone tell to leave questions in the comments when they don't answer them 🤔. This happens like a lot on YouTube. It's a pity.

[TheCrossroads]

I have so many reject saddles in my collection I'm beginning to think there should be more science and collaboration involved between chamois and saddle design.

[dinahplacido]

Way better than my old one. Perfect height

[Tholdred]

Would you say that the Bontrager could also be used on a mountain bike?

[rlmurillo]

Hi. The rails on the bontrager are 7x10and the specialized are 7x 9. Will bontrager be compatible where specialized is?

[bikeste]

You made it clear the bontrager is better on gravel and rough surfaces. Is it too compliant for the road, or do you still prefer bontrager on the road? Thanks!

[spaceghost]

I'm just a fat slow bikepacker. Not concerned about saddle weight. I rarely lean way forward and I have flat bars anyway. I just want to bike 50-70 miles per day on a weeklong trip without too much discomfort. Is Power Arc good for that or what? I'm 6-2 260 pounds. (188CM / 118KG) I am not sure.😂

[Bikes-guitars]

Thank you for the video, I’m curious as to what happened to the Tune Komm Vor and how these two compare?

[RealMarcosMiranda]

Why couldn’t Trek have made Aeolus 142mm or 143mm.... Why??? The additional 2mm is a thigh rubbing deal breaker for me 😞

[phanibhusanmahapatra]

Same story with power saddle vs Shimano stealth. Stealth is wider at the nose and overall flatter compared to power. I find the stealth more comfortable.

[jeffmckinley]

Im rocking bontrager xxx seat on my sc 5010cc... super sweet. Expensive as hell, hard as fawk and gaurunteed for life.. and only weighs 69 grams laughing