Specialized Power MIMIC Expert women's saddle review

The popular Power saddle has gained some new tech, but it won't be for everyone

Specialized Power MIMIC women's saddle
Cycling Weekly Verdict

I've been lenient with the scoring against my own experience here, and that's because saddles are hugely personal. This is an incredibly well-researched saddle, and the Power model has been tried and tested to success by many women (and men). It does suit a rider who wants to stay in a static position, and limits your ability to move around. For this reason, set-up can be more complicated and for me it just wasn't right. The new MIMIC technology felt comfortable enough, but I'd really need to try it in a saddle shape that fitted me to be convinced that it beats a cut-out.

Reasons to buy
  • +

    MIMIC foam is soft without the need for a cut-out

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    Looks great

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    Well researched

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    One static riding position

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Bike saddles are a hugely subjective review category. What feels like a dream for one person might represent the culmination of all evils for another.

When the Specialized Power MIMIC saddle arrived in the office, I absolutely wanted it to be my dream saddle.

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