Author Topic: Interesting Aliexpress finds! - good deals, interesting stuff, new products etc!  (Read 270950 times)


coffeebreak

Hey guys, has anyone tried one of numerous light weight saddles on Aliex or Alibaba? How did they turn up? I currently have a WTB saddle that is not particularly comfortable nor light.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Toseek-black-bicycle-seat-ventilation-eva_1600133717464.html?spm=a2700.wholesale.0.0.6ab6281dmStdNx


acedeuce802

I use this one on all my bikes.  One of my friends also loves it, most of them hate it.  It fits me perfectly, which matters infinitely more when getting minimal saddles.  The rails came unbonded from the saddle in the rear on one of mine (but it still has a pocket that the rails sit in, I've ridden it about 1k miles that way) but no carbon cracks or failures.  I have about 3k MTB miles on one with no issues.

Bajker

Found this chainstay protector, the air one looks pretty decent.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004523306986.html

coffeebreak

I use this one on all my bikes.  One of my friends also loves it, most of them hate it.  It fits me perfectly, which matters infinitely more when getting minimal saddles.  The rails came unbonded from the saddle in the rear on one of mine (but it still has a pocket that the rails sit in, I've ridden it about 1k miles that way) but no carbon cracks or failures.  I have about 3k MTB miles on one with no issues.

I like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003148022772.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.25271802FKFsA0

Thank you both. Pondered over Toseek and the other one for some time and then stumbled upon a brand called Mixed which makes 3 different types of carbon saddle namely 5D, 6D and 7D and all are ultra light. Not a plug but more than the weight what impressed me was the language used.
It is almost like they are taking efforts to sell their products not only with low price but also with quality of the written material?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html


impmonkey

Thank you both. Pondered over Toseek and the other one for some time and then stumbled upon a brand called Mixed which makes 3 different types of carbon saddle namely 5D, 6D and 7D and all are ultra light. Not a plug but more than the weight what impressed me was the language used.
It is almost like they are taking efforts to sell their products not only with low price but also with quality of the written material?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html
I actually use the one aceduece802 uses on 4 of my 5 bikes. Fits really well, but I am not really picky with saddles.
I actually also just got in the of the mixed seats for my wifes build, but that wont be dont till spring. First impressions are good, well made and packaged.

Crash217

I grabbed one of these Toseek seats on a whim (it’s also available on Amazon)

I really like it.

US $19.73  61% Off | TOSEEK EVA Ultralight Breathable Comfortable Seat Cushion Bike Racing Saddle Bicycle Seat MTB Road Bike Saddle Parts Components
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms6WNlo

jonathanf2

I'm using a similar saddle like the rest of you, though this particular seller has different colors. The seller was also prompt to ship, the price reasonable and it arrived to my door quickly.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html?

Tijoe

I like the shape of this one.  Went ahead an ordered one of the plain black ones.  $15.49 USD after discount coupon.  Here in the USA, an all carbon saddle, would probably cost 2X or even more just to manufacture.

ChrisB

I like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003148022772.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.25271802FKFsA0

Saddles are an interesting and quite individual topic...
I found the Prologo Dimension saddles to work best for me, so I bought several clones from Toseek you mentioned and they work as good as the original.
The only difference is, that the shell is a bit more flexible which might be an issue for heavier riders.

Lately I came across another manufacturer that offers this shape but with carbon rails at quite some weight savings. I decided to order one and give it a try:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32799205607.html

I also got one of the "Mixed 5D" saddles that I want to compare once the new Elitaone "Prologo clone" arrives.

BR Chris

s3si1u

I'm using a similar saddle like the rest of you, though this particular seller has different colors. The seller was also prompt to ship, the price reasonable and it arrived to my door quickly.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html?

I have one of these as well. I love it, got mine from Velobuild. It didn't last long, though...One of the rails cracked and the bond where the rails meet at the nose came undone. It still works, lol. I used it like that for a while until my replacement came in. I'll probably pick up another one of two of these just because they're so cheap.
Instagram: @aerosloth

carbonazza

I have this one on all my road, gravel and MTB:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyH1MWn
And at $25, always have a spare ready.

It is just a sheet of carbon over two rails.
I once cracked the rails of one, trying to nose turn :-[
Some reported cracks, that looked more like the result of an unnoticed earlier hit.


hazzer19

I have this one on all my road, gravel and MTB:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyH1MWn
And at $25, always have a spare ready.

It is just a sheet of carbon over two rails.
I once cracked the rails of one, trying to nose turn :-[
Some reported cracks, that looked more like the result of an unnoticed earlier hit.


I have two of these and both have cracked in the same spot. I'm still using them with duct tape... Curious about testing this one next https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802373279905.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

carbonazza


I have two of these and both have cracked in the same spot. I'm still using them with duct tape... Curious about testing this one next https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802373279905.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

So, you are one of these ;)

It is quite unlucky to have two cracks, especially there, and even more, on that same spot that doesn't look like the most exposed to tensions.
Did you contact EC90? They offered me a replacement for my broken rails.
Did you hear them crack when riding?