ISM PN 2.1 Saddle

ISM PN 2.1 Saddle Info

If you have been perusing the ISM line-up and thought the PN 1.1 Saddle sounded amazing, but just lacked a few of those practical things that make a tri-specific saddle tri-specific, then you have found your mate with the ISM PN 2.1 Saddle.

Though the new method of nomenclature that ISM is using with its saddles may take a little getting used to, once you have the hang of it, you’ll know exactly where you stand, or in this case, sit. The Performance Narrow category is perfect for riders who have narrow sit bones, or huge thighs that just need a bit of space when pedaling. It is 270mm long to facilitate that moving fore and aft, while the rear is 135mm at its widest to provide the perfect platform for your ischial tuberosities or sit bones when you have settled back into a climbing position. Of course, the crux of all ISM saddles is the comfort provided by the nose-less, forked design. You won’t be putting the pressure on your soft tissue, but depending on how aggressive your position, either your sit bones or ischial tuberosities when sitting more upright, or your pubic rami bones when you have your hips rotated forward. And since this saddle comes with the 40-series level of padding with a foam bottom layer and gel top layer, you can count on feeling comfortable even if you are wearing tri shorts with limited padding.

In spite of how long it is, this is still a classic ISM nose-less design. Before you head out on your first century with this saddle, though you should be very careful about having it properly adjusted. You can’t simply position it the same way you would your conventional saddle. ISM says that you should have between two and three inches of saddle behind you when you are in position. The chromoly rails are designed to be long enough to offer you a wide range of positioning options. The upgrade in rail material compared to the PN 1.1 will shave about 15 grams off the saddle weight, which is always a good thing. And the rear transition hook will give you that extra practical helping hand for those harried transition times in a tri race.

For the triathlete who likes to have a narrow option for a saddle, the ISM PN 2.1 Saddle will give you the ultimate in comfort and practicality.