PRO

After prostate surgery in late 2024 I have been on a quest to find the right saddle that provides a firm ride but forgiving with a center cutout to alieviate any undue pressure. I needed a saddle that would be comfortable for long gravel ride and races 100 Miles+. I just finished a 170 mile gravel race where i was on this saddle for 13 hours and had zero issues. I was so please with it I am now considering its counter part or the very same saddle for my road bike.

This is the most comfy drop bar I've used in 30 years of riding. Yes, it looks funky without tape, but with tape it's fine. The way it dips down between the stem and brifter is so cozy for your palm. Nice slight flare on the drops. I feel like the end of the drops angle up slightly in a way that annoys me, so I deducted a star for that, but this is probably my fav drop bar of all time, now. I also love that the hose routing underneath is entirely exposed, so it's easy to swap bars even with an integrated stem. I meant this to be a temporary bar until I go one piece, but now I'm just spoiled.

After nearly 4 years, my tape really needed to be changed. Decided to get loud with the red and they look awesome. Putting them on took a little doing but that could just be down to doing it for the first time. Getting the first side on took a while but I clearly learned something and the second side went a lot more smoothly (and look more pro). I've now been out with them a few times and it's been comfortable with an excellent grip. I feel like they would do well in the wet (either due to rain or sweat) and they seem pretty durable. The only downside is dirt does show up more easily on the red (and lighter colors) but a good scrub seems to do the trick.

I've been a mechanic for decades, I already have several Unior, Pedros and Park chain tools and I wanted to try this one to see what it was like since the price was so good. It's fantastic, I'd totally use this as a shop or home tool any day. Plus it stores extra bits in the handle as well. Park should take notes on how to build and price their tools in comparison with this tool.