chinese carbon saddles

[Daviddavieboy]

Just ordered a San Marco Aspide Superleggera clone.

Back to searching for the perfect saddle again, oh well. If anyone knows any other narrower saddles (130mm ~ range), that'd be great.

 I can tolerate a lot of discomfort on the bike but this saddle actually caused me pain. Not as bad as a Ryet (S-50 ?) but it has to be the worst saddle I have ever had and I have a couple pure carbon ones with no padding at all.

 On a different note, after searching for a cheap and seen a lot of hype for the power clone the review below settled it for me. Did a long ride yesterday on it and only after 4 hours did it start to become uncomfortable. And this might have only been because at the 3 1/2 hour mark I was caught in a downpour and soaked through. - This was a off road gravel ride.

https://youtu.be/uiTe1iVBjTw?si=yV0HvutGKmPIKWF-

[getmekd]

Has anyone from far east copy... took inspiration, from infinity e3 saddle
Its used a lot by ultra endurance cyclists, but the price is a bit insane...

https://infinitybikeseat.com/shop/infinity-e3-series-seat

[Wet Noodle]

infinity e3 saddle ... the price is a bit insane...

If the poking bit in the middle would at least vibrate or something ...

[Merry]

I can tolerate a lot of discomfort on the bike but this saddle actually caused me pain. Not as bad as a Ryet (S-50 ?) but it has to be the worst saddle I have ever had and I have a couple pure carbon ones with no padding at all.

 On a different note, after searching for a cheap and seen a lot of hype for the power clone the review below settled it for me. Did a long ride yesterday on it and only after 4 hours did it start to become uncomfortable. And this might have only been because at the 3 1/2 hour mark I was caught in a downpour and soaked through. - This was a off road gravel ride.

https://youtu.be/uiTe1iVBjTw?si=yV0HvutGKmPIKWF-

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll update whether if the saddle works for me, but if this doesn’t, then I may just go to my LBS and test try a bunch of saddles myself instead haha.

I also came across this that I’d be interested in trying, but price is a bit steep. If anyone has tried this, what are your thoughts?

C$120.99 | MANA 2025 T700SC AERO Saddle | Zoned 3D-Printed Shell | 115g JIS-Certified | Short-Nose 130/140mm
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLv20n9

[Daviddavieboy]

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll update whether if the saddle works for me, but if this doesn’t, then I may just go to my LBS and test try a bunch of saddles myself instead haha.

 Just to add, I ride with the saddle level with about 4cm of handlebar drop on my gravel bike and use VERY good name brand bibs on long rides. I am ordering a few more when there is another aliex sale for my road bikes.

[nicklej]

I've been an enjoyer of the Ryet Aircode for a while now on both my 29er and turbo trainer bike. Just ordered one of those Gelu copies as the reviews seem promising. I shall report back!

[Biscaye05]

Just ordered a San Marco Aspide Superleggera clone. I was on an Elita One (think it's a Specialized Power clone). I mostly encountered issues with chafing on my inner thigh (most prominently my right side). My gripe with Aliexpress saddles is that they don't offer enough more narrow saddles...

All of them are always 140 - 145mm wide. I settled on an Aspide since it's 130mm wide.

Back to searching for the perfect saddle again, oh well. If anyone knows any other narrower saddles (130mm ~ range), that'd be great.

Link?