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[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.

[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?

[hazzer19]

haha I am


The shop I bought the original one did sent me a replacements which was great but as I said it cracked in the same spot. Could it be an issue with that batch? Maybe. I did see some photos of other EC90 saddles cracking in the same spot which I used to try and get another replacement, but that didn't work.


No I don't think I heard them crack. The first one I only noticed after it shredded a pair of nicer bibs.... 

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?

[carbonazza]

I did hit the saddle so hard with my butt that day, both rails snapped, and thankfully took most of the energy.
I can't imagine the violence needed to crack the top carbon sheet.
Maybe a bad batch as you say.
Or no... worse... you did get a replica

[jonathanf2]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802336063147.html?

If you're running RideNow or Cyclami TPU tubes from AliExpress, I highly recommend picking up glueless patch kits. The nice thing about TPU tubes (versus latex or butyl) is that the punctures don't tear or stretch, and these glueless patch kits do a very good job sealing the puncture points. The key is to apply pressure to create an air tight seal. Once applied, the tubes should hold up even with multiple punctures.

Though I'll probably convert the rest of my bikes to tubeless next year, but for now these patches can help prolong the life of your TPU tubes.