ISM PS 1.0 Saddle

ISM PS 1.0 Saddle Info

If you are looking for a light, performance oriented saddle that does not ignore the comfort needs of the human anatomy, then the ISM PS 1.0 Saddle will be just about your best option. It will be the perfect saddle for your cycling section at Kona or your local road race series.

As one of the top-level ISM Performance Small options, the PS 1.0 is a time trial saddle par excellence. Though it has a minimal amount of padding, rating only the 15-series on the ISM scale, you won’t really have to be concerned about that since the shape is perfectly designed for total comfort when using the time trial aero bars or indeed in an aggressive forward position on your road bike. The sloped front arms, combined with the foam and gel padding on each fork, will give you the support you need without putting any pressure on the soft tissue or perineum. The PS 1.0 also features a slight upward slope at the rear of the saddle that provides excellent hip support when your body is rotated forward in the aero position, or an aggressive road riding position. 

Like all ISM saddles, the PS 1.0 makes use of the nose-less design. It is extremely important, though, that you set it up properly on your bike, otherwise, you will be missing out on all of the pressure relieving benefits. If you are considering an ISM saddle, it’s likely that you have become tired of conventionally-shaped saddles ruining your rides by causing numbness and saddle sores. In order to get the best from an ISM saddle, you need to have it well set up on your bike, so that you aren’t just aping the uncomfortable position you are trying to avoid.

At 245mm, the ISM PS 1.0 is not that much shorter than a conventional, full nosed saddle, but you should keep in mind when setting it up, that ISM says that you should have between two and three inches of saddle behind you when you are in position. It comes with a rear transition hook to facilitate hanging your bike up when you are changing to the run portion of your triathlon. At its widest point, the PS 1.0 is 130mm, which will provide the sort of platform your bum will need if you do use it on a bike where you are sometimes sitting more upright.

The titanium alloy rails keep things durable and light, a fact that is reflected in the 285 gram weight for the ISM PS 1.0. Available in black and white, you will get all the pleasure of a super comfortable saddle with all the techy advancements that make them light and performance oriented.