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3D Printed Saddles
Eddy_Twerckx:
--- Quote from: Eddy_Twerckx on March 21, 2023, 11:10:46 AM ---Has anybody tried any of the AliE 3D printed saddles? A little expensive to buy on a whim to try, especially the one below that's around $170. But still way cheaper than Specialized or Fizik offerings. Curious how they feel.
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So I tried the saddle from WestBiking and just didn’t get along with it. The fat part sits a little more rearward than my Power saddles, so I couldn’t get it in the right spot. It was too far back. And my VB 168 frame doesn’t have a zero setback option. I also tried a Romin Mirror and had the same issue with positioning. So it’s now sitting in the garage if anybody wants to buy it at a super discount. Tempted by the Ryet but 150 might be too wide.
jonathanf2:
Saddles seem more like a personal thing. Some shapes and materials work for some, but might not work for others. For the price though, I think the Lexon/Ryet 3D saddles are a good price to try them out. At least from a build POV, the carbon shell and rails are a step up from some of the cheaper carbon saddles. Also bike geometry does affect the fit from my experience using the same saddle, but different bike. If you don't like it, sell it or gift it to someone!
electrolux:
The Ryet has worked well for me so far approx 200km. Doing a 12hr ride soon so will see how it holds up.
Eddy_Twerckx:
--- Quote from: jonathanf2 on August 16, 2023, 11:12:26 AM ---Saddles seem more like a personal thing. Some shapes and materials work for some, but might not work for others. For the price though, I think the Lexon/Ryet 3D saddles are a good price to try them out. At least from a build POV, the carbon shell and rails are a step up from some of the cheaper carbon saddles. Also bike geometry does affect the fit from my experience using the same saddle, but different bike. If you don't like it, sell it or gift it to someone!
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Oh for sure. The Power Mirror is my all time favorite saddle. But it’s pricey. So I was hoping to finding a cheaper replacement. But the issues with both the WestBiking and Romin Mirror make me think it’s the shape (they’re similar) rather than anything else. There is a Power Mirror copy on AliEx that looks promising. I may just give it a try.
TidyDinosaur:
--- Quote from: Eddy_Twerckx on August 16, 2023, 09:54:58 AM ---So I tried the saddle from WestBiking and just didn’t get along with it. The fat part sits a little more rearward than my Power saddles, so I couldn’t get it in the right spot. It was too far back. And my VB 168 frame doesn’t have a zero setback option. I also tried a Romin Mirror and had the same issue with positioning. So it’s now sitting in the garage if anybody wants to buy it at a super discount. Tempted by the Ryet but 150 might be too wide.
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I'm having the same problem. I have to put my saddle all the way forward on my bikes if there is no 0-setback seatpost option. And the carbon saddle all have very short rails that makes it impossible to slide them forward enough...
I have been thinking about using autocad and side view pictures to compare saddles to the one I have that does work :D
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