Who's Bought One of the Berk/Gelu-Style Full Carbon Saddles?

[Sander2177]

Hey everyone,



Just wondering if anyone here has picked up one of the full carbon saddles that are basically Berk or Gelu-style copies?

I just ordered a Kocvelo saddle that looks like a clone of the Berk Lupina Monocoque Open. It’s listed at around 90g ±10g, compared to the Berk’s 105g — and the price difference is wild. I paid just £43.45 GBP, while a real Berk is an eye-watering €622!

I’ve actually owned a couple of real Berks in the past and loved the ride feel, but both cracked and had to be warrantied, even though I’m well under the 100kg weight limit. That pushed me to give one of these budget options a shot.

Curious if anyone else here has tried these copies versions and how they compare in comfort, quality, and long-term durability to the originals.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[Sander2177]

No one here has bought an AliExpress Carbon Saddle I find that hard to believe!

[glepore]

No one here has bought an AliExpress Carbon Saddle I find that hard to believe!

I find it hard to believe that Berk is now big enough that his saddles are cloned. I remember when he was more or less a kid.

I agree on his failure rate-its unacceptable for the price. The saddles are reasonably comfortable.

[Sander2177]

I find it hard to believe that Berk is now big enough that his saddles are cloned. I remember when he was more or less a kid.

I agree on his failure rate-its unacceptable for the price. The saddles are reasonably comfortable.

Had two fail and I was 90kgs when i had them, I'm a  bit lighter now but they are rated to 100kgs.
They are very flexible may the should test them in the UK 
But the new saddle at 622 euros!! will take my chances with this Kocvelo
Everything is being cloned these day!
Have seen some Darimo nexum drag aero bars but cannot find them AE again

[kubackje]

Bought multiple carbon saddles of alix and they where rock solid. Didn't try this clone tho.

[Mic553]

I got the Kocvelo clone of the Berk Lupina Monocoque Open. Unfortunately it didn't fit me. That edge where the support frame meets the crest at the rear (or really the sides) started hurting my ass after 1 hour. But that isn't the fault of the clone but on issue with the original construction. The quality of the clone seemed fine and otherwise it felt very comfortable.

The other thing to consider with this specific construction is how far back it seats you. That saddle seats you several cm backwards of most other saddles I know, increasing effective reach quite a lot.