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!