The short-nose saddle format has become the default on modern road bikes, and the S-Works Power is the version Specialized builds when weight is the priority. A FACT carbon shell paired with oversized 7x9mm carbon rails drops the claimed weight to 159 grams in the 143mm width, which puts it among the lighter production saddles on the market without pushing into the price territory of the 3D-printed Mirror version. If you're building a bike where every component gets weighed and you want the Power shape without the Mirror padding, this is the saddle that lands in that gap.

The shape itself came out of Specialized's Body Geometry research, which uses pressure mapping and blood flow testing to validate saddle designs for both men and women. The elongated cutout runs through the middle of the saddle to relieve soft tissue pressure, while the wider rear platform supports your sit bones when you rotate forward into an aggressive position on the hoods or in the drops. The nose is truncated compared to a traditional road saddle, which reduces pressure at the front and encourages a more forward pelvic tilt — useful if you spend a lot of time in an aero tuck or riding at threshold on the drops.

Padding is Specialized's Level 1, their thinnest option, sitting on top of the carbon shell with a tough, water-resistant synthetic cover. That gives you a firm, direct connection to the bike rather than the plush feel of a more heavily padded saddle. Two SWAT mounts are molded into the base, so you can bolt on a Bandit flat kit, a Reserve Rack bottle mount, or a rear-facing camera mount without cluttering the underside of the saddle with straps.... Read More