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2008-04-17 9:33 PM

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Subject: ISM Road Saddle Question
I just put an ISM saddle on my bike, but the Xlab cage that i had on the back of my old saddle doesn't really seem compatible with the ISM. To those that have an ISM, do you have/recommend any hydration system/bottle holder that is compatible?


2008-04-17 9:57 PM
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Subject: RE: ISM Road Saddle Question
From what I understand the only XLab that works with the ISM is the Xlab Carbon Saddlewing.  Set you back about a $100.  But any rear hydration system will negate the integrated tri hook that makes it easy to rack you bike in transition.  Where you would put your seat bag, I have no idea still working that out myself. 
2008-04-17 10:06 PM
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Subject: RE: ISM Road Saddle Question

I have an ISM saddle, and put an Xlab Flatwing on mine.  It fits just fine.

I have enough of the seat rails on the back to attach it, but I don't know if that is the problem you're having.

2008-04-17 10:12 PM
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Subject: RE: ISM Road Saddle Question
I sold my x-lab flatwing but when I had it, it fit fine on the adamo. I currently use a minoura 2 cage rear which fits fine too.

http://trisports.com/midocasamo.html
2008-04-17 11:52 PM
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papson14 - 2008-04-17 9:57 PM  But any rear hydration system will negate the integrated tri hook that makes it easy to rack you bike in transition.  Where you would put your seat bag, I have no idea still working that out myself. 

 

I have the Adamo Racing saddle and that rear 'hook' is negated by my seat bag, as well.  I guess the designer assumed we would all have SAG following us on our races?  2 races so far this season, and each time, my bike has been racked on the nose of the saddle.  I need my seat bag and it's contents. 

Chris

2008-04-18 5:09 AM
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Subject: RE: ISM Road Saddle Question
I have a flatwing and Adamo too.




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2008-04-18 6:25 AM
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Subject: RE: ISM Road Saddle Question
livestrong - 2008-04-18 12:52 AM
papson14 - 2008-04-17 9:57 PM  But any rear hydration system will negate the integrated tri hook that makes it easy to rack you bike in transition.  Where you would put your seat bag, I have no idea still working that out myself. 

I have the Adamo Racing saddle and that rear 'hook' is negated by my seat bag, as well.  I guess the designer assumed we would all have SAG following us on our races?  2 races so far this season, and each time, my bike has been racked on the nose of the saddle.  I need my seat bag and it's contents. 

Chris

No rear hydration, but my Topeak gear bag fits behind my Adamo and still gives me room to use the tri hook to rack my bike in transition:

2008-04-18 7:35 AM
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Subject: RE: ISM Road Saddle Question
Thanks. I ordered a Flatwing last night b/c it attached different that the older model one that was on there. I just bought the bike from a buddy and I'm just trying to revamp a few things.
2008-04-18 7:53 AM
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I recently purchased a Hydrotail and it fits my Adamo race saddle no problem. The hydrotail also comes with two velcro straps on the back so you easily can eliminate the saddle bag if you want. I'll try and post a pic when I get home if you want. Also, there are 2 ways to mount the Hydrotail. Both methods sit low compared to the other sytems I have seen. I initially installed it using the "higher" of the two methods, but may drop it down to the lower setting as it seems that the hook previously mentioned would be accessable that way.

Edited by RememberOtto 2008-04-18 7:54 AM
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