Specialized Romin Evo Expert Gel Saddle 2017 Review
Specialized Romin Review
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Toll: $200 List
Pros: Good Ability Transfer, Versatile, Durable
Cons: Poor Vibration Dampening
Manufacturer: Specialized
By Curtis Smith ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ Apr 27, 2013
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Our Verdict
As of 2017, the Romin is Discontinued
If you like a stiff, firm saddle with minimal padding, the Romin may be for you. Information technology is an excellent choice for road racing, but equally suited to cyclocross and mountain bike use. A slight rising in the rear gives something to push against during seated climbing efforts, and a long, wide olfactory organ provides a comfortable position when down in the drops. We like the full anatomical cut out, and felt the pressure level relief was noticeable. Multiple sizes and versions in all price ranges are available.
The Romin can be purchased straight from Specialized but is otherwise difficult to find online. The Fizik Antares which scored similarly in our tests is more widely available at online retailers.
Our Analysis and Test Results
Comfort
We institute the Specialized Romin to exist a comfortable road racing saddle. Padding is minimal, and the shell is stiff. It is true to advertised width at 143mm, and has a long, wide nose for hard efforts in the drops. The full anatomical cutting out eliminates pressure on sensitive areas. With a slight rising in the rear, it's shape is similar to the Fizik Aliante, but with a longer olfactory organ. Our but complaint was vibration transmission. Vibration from rough roads was far more noticeable on the Specialized Romin than whatever other saddle in our test group, likely due to the potent shell and extremely minimal padding.
Functioning
The Specialized Romin is a loftier performance saddle. A strong beat and minimal padding provides excellent power transfer. The slight rise in the rear cradles the sit bones and provides something to push against while climbing. A wide, long nose provides skilful support when down in the drops. The slight drop nose does a good job of staying out of the manner while climbing out of the saddle.
Versatility
We liked the Romin for road, cyclocross, and mount biking. An aggressive shape and potent shell are attributes for racing employ, but limit its utilise for relaxed recreational riding and commuting. While strong plenty for touring, it is not shaped for riding in an upright position.
Durability
The Specialized Romin is well congenital, it utilizes the same embrace textile as our Editors' Option Winner the Specialized Phenom Skilful. The steel rails and plastic carbon reinforced shell held upward to all the corruption nosotros could dish out. Information technology does lack rear scuff guards, making it prone to abrasion on the corners, but otherwise should concur up well for whatsoever type of employ.
Weight
With steel track, the Romin still tips the scales at an impressive 232g, 16g lighter than the Specialized Phenom that is equipped with titanium rails. The depression weight comes at a price, with minimal padding and no scuff guards.
All-time Application
All-time suited to road racing, the Romin as well works well for cyclocross and mountain cycle use. Due to the thin padding and stiff beat out, vibration dampening is not as adept as other saddles we tested. However, if you are looking for an affordable racing saddle with excellent ability transfer and a competitive weight, expect no further.
Value
The Romin is a great value for a competitive racing saddle. Almost saddles in this weight range cost considerably more. Buy the steel rail model, and if you fall in beloved, you can always upgrade to one of the even lighter carbon railed versions for your race bike.
Check out the Specialized site for a complete breakup of saddles
- Almost available in 3 different widths depending on preference: 143mm, 155mm and 165mm
- Several models for different seating preferences
— Curtis Smith
Source: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/biking/bike-saddle/specialized-romin
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