Specialized Aethos: PRO Stealth Team Saddle + Camera Mount

A new saddle is needed for the Specialized Aethos, as it is an additional bike to my bike stable. Normally if I am replacing a bike, I will just transfer the saddle from the existing bike over to the new bike.

As you may already know, I am very comfortable with the PRO Stealth series of saddles, ever since I did a proper bike fitting at LOUE Bicycles. In fact, I bought many PRO Stealth saddles to replace most of my existing saddles.

The first Stealth saddle that I got was the PRO Stealth Superlight, which is found on the Focus Paralane all-weather commuting bike. Subsequently I also changed to the PRO Stealth Off-Road saddle on the Cervelo Aspero gravel bike and also the Fnhon DB11/12 folding bike.

Although there are many other saddles that are lighter than the PRO Stealth series, comfort and compatibility is more important. I would not want a superlight saddle that looks good but is not as comfortable. Therefore there was no doubt that I would get another PRO Stealth saddle for the Specialized Aethos.

Some additions to the PRO Stealth saddle lineup included the Stealth Team saddle, which is also a lightweight saddle that is different from the original Superlight model. This new model looks more appealing to me as it costs less, although it does weigh a little bit more. Check out the differences below and also at this link.

New PRO Stealth Team saddle, with an edgier appearance. This is the version with 142 mm width.

The shape of the Stealth saddle suits me very well, with good support at the rear and a shorter nose.

The new series has a cutout between the left and right cushions, for extra weight savings.

Team series is the highest end (lightest, most expensive) of the Stealth series (apart from the Superlight).

The Team saddle also has carbon rails, but it is inserted into the shell as separate pieces, instead of being molded together as on the Superlight. This reduces the cost greatly but adds a bit of weight.

There is a marking at the point where the saddle is 80 mm wide. Useful if you want to transfer your saddle position from one saddle to another.

Oval shaped carbon rails, for reduced weight.

Saddle length is 255 mm, which is 5 mm longer than the Superlight and 15 mm longer than the Off-Road version.

Actual weight of the Stealth Team saddle is 160 grams. Only 3 grams more than the Superlight version!

Side by side comparison of the Team (left) vs the Superlight (right). Note the edgy vs rounded design.

The new Team saddle is slightly longer by 5 mm, with a completely different shell and rails design.

Basically 95% identical in terms of the fitting, shape and weight, but the Team version is quite a lot cheaper.

Same familiar shape for the butt, means no transition time is needed when using the new saddle.

I'm pleased with the new Team saddle, as it is basically just as good as the Superlight saddle, but with a lower price.

One nice feature about most PRO saddles is the ability to mount an accessory directly under the saddle, with the use of an adapter. This allows a rear light or GoPro to be mounted, while still looking integrated.

If you get a compatible camera mount as shown, you can mount any accessory that uses the GoPro-style of connection.

The camera mount will be fixed onto the bottom of the saddle, using two screws that thread into the shell of the saddle.

Here is the official PRO version, which is rather hard to come by.

There are also generic versions as shown on the right side. These are longer, and does not use countersunk screws. Works just as well though.

With this, basically all the parts of the bike are ready, and I can begin assembling the Specialized Aethos.