Which Chinese saddle did you end up picking?

[bennytalent]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805023659024.html

I read and heard some good reviews on this Ryet 3D printed saddle but it's really not doing it for me. It feels too hard and I get of burn moving around in my seat a bit. I could do with a bike fit but I'm wondering what options you guys settled on...

[jonathanf2]

I tried several 3D printed saddles, but ended up going back to the one you linked. I would try to adjust your saddle height and/or positioning to see if that helps. The rails on these RYET saddles are a bit higher compared to other saddles,  so you might have to lower your seat post height by a few mm. I found that helped best for comfort.

I like this particular RYET saddle because the wider front tip allows me to move my position forward to get leverage on seated climbs. The wide saddle opening is comfortable when I position further back when pedaling on the flats.

[sbellote]

saddles are 100% personal, so always be careful with other people's recommendations
most of the 'comfort' comes from the shape of your butt interacting with the shape of the saddle (and, of course, bikefit adjustments, riding style, movement, materials, etc etc)

all that said, you might need to spend a bit and try some different shapes and adjustments (height, fore/aft) before you find comfort
good news is that on Ali you can try a number of different shapes for very cheap, and when you find the shape you like then you look for a better model and spend a bit more.. or even buy from a reputable brand on your local bike shop

I use that same Ryet 3D with the 'pro stealth' shape and it fits me really well, been like 2yrs I believe, still good
there's plenty of comments about the friction of the 3D material, I myself didn't experience it, but it can explain the 'burn' you feel when moving. Maybe 3D is not the way to go.

[Crash217]

I really like the Mixed 5d for my road and gravel bikes.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804405056554.html

I really liked the WildSide Mimic saddle on my MTB until it broke at the bike park over the summer.  It's 95% of the legit saddle at 10% of the cost.  It is slightly softer than the legit seat.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802711439981.html
I replaced it with the legit Specialized PowerSaddle w/ Mimic that I had been using on my gravel/road bikes until I found the Mixed saddle.   I prefer the slightly flatter saddle profile on a MTB.

[bremerradkurier]

I have three of these still going strong, the oldest has been in use since 2018.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805240770472.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.pcOrderListRecommend.1.21ef1802RG7MGJ&gps-id=pcOrderListRecommend&scm=1007.38956.373968.0&scm_id=1007.38956.373968.0&scm-url=1007.38956.373968.0&pvid=0b3bdac9-b88c-4476-a6ec-2dd3ae655cb9&_t=gps-id:pcOrderListRecommend,scm-url:1007.38956.373968.0,pvid:0b3bdac9-b88c-4476-a6ec-2dd3ae655cb9,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2137.42%2115.72%21%21%21272.16%21114.31%21%402103956a17386983248806213e7789%2112000033023383177%21rec%21US%211699911272%21X&utparam-url=scene%3ApcOrderListRecommend%7Cquery_from%3A&_gl=1*sk37y4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzQ0NjE5ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JNjZEdHNibXZpZ01WZkl4b0NSMnJFZy00RUFBWUFTQUFFZ0ppSXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTA0MjM4ODMwMi4xNzM1ODQwNDEx*_ga*OTcyNzYwMzUxNzAwODguMTcxOTQzNDQ1MjY0NQ..*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*MTczODY5ODA3Ny45Mi4xLjE3Mzg2OTgzMjguNTQuMC4w

[kbernstein]

I have the elita one on one bike and the goldix 3D printed on another. Very happy with both. I would say maybe the rails are worse on the goldix but you can't go wrong with either, even if saddles are personal. I would never consider western options anymore

[Hokum]

Also elita one. I have 5 or so in use, none has had any problems, the oldest one is slightly torn up but still going. insane value. I don't trust the 3d printed ones not to eat through my pants.

[Wet Noodle]

After almost 2 years, I still like my GUB 1166. It looks like a more classic shape (aka full-size saddle), has a slim nose with rounded sides, a wideish back, a generous relieve cut and a very slight "step" in the back (think sqlab, but without the pain, it's rather subtle and nicely rounded). After all that time, the upper has collected a few small scars, the clamping area looks slightly chafed and the saddle became a little creaky at the rear where it connects to the shell (not nice, but purely cosmetic), other than that it's still going strong and my butt still likes it. Not sure if they're still sold, though.

[KopytoNieBladzi]

Had Bucklos now Ryet

[c.etzo]

i've this:
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006882249016.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.274c3696CrQUko&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

[Dan S.]

First I bought this full carbon 3D printed Ryet one in 150mm, was a bit wide for me tho.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHBdFU0

Recent fall I got this 3D printed Ryet one in 140mm, I would recommend.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGLQpDw

[GSoroos]

Recent fall I got this 3D printed Ryet one in 140mm, I would recommend.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGLQpDw

I have 2 of these. A 3d printed-full carbon on my roadie and an EVA top-full carbon on my hardtail XC bike. Both seem comfy enough for me, but it's only been a few months. Not sure on long term yet, or even rides longer than 1.5 hrs.

[jonathanf2]

I almost feel like you have to buy several saddles before you find the right one. On top of that, you need to make sure you get the height, distance and angle that works for your fit and riding style.

[Dan S.]

I have 2 of these. A 3d printed-full carbon on my roadie and an EVA top-full carbon on my hardtail XC bike. Both seem comfy enough for me, but it's only been a few months. Not sure on long term yet, or even rides longer than 1.5 hrs.

Yea, still have to ride quite some miles to get a full picture, but so far so good. Also thinking about getting that EVA one, with coins I can get it for quite a cheap price.

[fhold]

at the moment i ride a ryet eva  (it's okisch) - will switch to a mixed 5D to see if i prefer it. I have also one of these elita one 96g ones, but man these are really hard, no padding at all.