ISM PL 1.0 Saddle

The ISM PL 1.0 Saddle is built around ISM's defining principle: eliminate pressure on soft tissue by removing the nose entirely. The forked, noseless design transfers load to the sit bones and pubic rami — the bony structures that can actually bear weight — rather than compressing the perineum and the blood vessels beneath it. For riders who have chased away numbness and discomfort with every conventional saddle they've tried, that difference is immediate.

The PL 1.0 sits at the entry point of ISM's Performance Long line — 270mm in length, which gives you genuine room to shift position on longer efforts or varied terrain. The 135mm rear width provides a stable platform for your sit bones when your hips rotate back on climbs, while the 30-series padding level lands in the middle of ISM's range — enough cushioning for road riding without the dead, compressive feel of an over-padded saddle. One important note: a noseless saddle requires different positioning than a conventional one. Setting it up correctly — typically further forward and with more tilt adjustment than you'd expect — makes all the difference in how it performs.

ISM PL 1.0 Saddle Specs at a Glance

• Design: Noseless, forked platform
• Length: 270mm
• Rear width: 135mm
• Padding: 30-series (mid-level)
• Available colours: Black, White