ISM Saddles

ISM Overview | Testimonials | Media | ISM Website (New Window)

Testimonials

These are a few excerpts from some of the many letters and emails sent in by thrilled cyclists using ISM products. Go to ISM's website to see a larger list of saddle testimonials:

...I’m getting back into time trialing this year. I used to do these quite often. One of the biggest obstacles to racing well, I found, was that my butt got so sore in the aero position that I had to wear two pair of cycling shorts for the extra padding. As the hips roll forward into an aero position body weight shifts toward the soft tissues. The more aggressive the position, the more discomfort I experienced. For a man to be even moderately comfortable (which means significantly uncomfortable) he must adjust his equipment to one side or the other of the nose of the saddle. There is simply no way to eliminate the discomfort of that damned saddle nose sticking out between the thighs. That is until I came a cross the Adamo saddle that John helped to design....

...It took a while to get it adjusted. You don’t set it up the same as a traditional road saddle. The first ride I carried allen wrenches with me and kept stopping to make adjustments. After a half dozen or so I finally got it pretty close. I’ll be going into to see Chris Pulleyen, my bike fit specialist, soon to have him dial everything back in. Once I got it adjusted, riding on the Adamo was very comfortable. No more gauging, numbness or shifting around looking for a spot that wasn’t already achy. What a difference! I should have done this a long time ago. I now stay centered on the saddle rather than moving from side to side as I did before. The name “Adamo� is appropriate; it is Latin for “pleasure.� Riding the TT bike has, indeed, become a pleasure. I now look forward to these TT workouts...

Joe Friel, Legendary Triathlon and Cycling Coach

As much as I love to ride I had decided to stop riding because it just was not worth causing problems with my health. A short time later, my wife at the time told me she had heard about a new saddle design.

From the first ride I knew it was "right." It made perfect sense. I then ordered two more for my other bikes and have used them exclusively ever since.

Best Wishes... Harry

I had saddle sore issues 3 weeks before going to the Age Group National Triathlon Championship in Oregon and I was not sure what to do. I was actually thinking about withdrawing from the competition. I had not been able to ride for 10 days. My bike shop recommended your saddle for me to try. I did and I loved it. I now brag on it all the time.

Thanks so much,
Nina Griffin

I just wanted to write a short note to you to let you know how impressed I am with your Adamo line of saddles. I am a triathlete, road racer, and a certified bike fitter for a shop in Normal, IL, so I have worked with and seen a lot of saddles. Once I saw the release of the Adamo, I knew that I had to try one. And once I got my hands on one, I would never go back to anything else.

Andy Sweet