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tripmaster

Wove saddles and possible Chinese counterparts?
« on: March 25, 2026, 10:36:11 AM »
Been trying new saddles that are less prostate-irritating. Tried the Wove and Form, and the former def felt better than my Arione.

I'd like to get something cheap for my dedicated trainer bike (Stages SB20). So weight isnt an issue.

Would love feedback. I could try something popular, like the Mirror or Power form factors. The Wove has a split structure that feels good to me, and flat. Tried doing some Claude and ChatGPT comparisons but nothing really came up.


alfiomotrambo

Re: Wove saddles and possible Chinese counterparts?
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2026, 11:03:36 AM »
As this guy said in this youtube video you can get a pretty cheap saddle that is als pretty good in terms of overall quality

If you need a saddle that doesn't irritate you, I suggest this one https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005209973776.html, at least it has the central hole that takes away some pressure. Or even this MIXED 5D https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005004591371306.html
« Last Edit: March 25, 2026, 11:05:37 AM by alfiomotrambo »

srf0638

Re: Wove saddles and possible Chinese counterparts?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2026, 11:13:29 AM »
Onirii TT saddle (https://www.oniriibike.com/products/2025-new-onirii-triathlon-tt-3d-printed-saddle-one-tt-road-time-trial-cycling-sea-carbon-fiber-ultralight-t-for-triathlon-bike) is in the ballpark, but more V-shaped than T-shaped and not particularly cheap--the Pro Stealth tt saddles are cheaper, I believe. New metal-railed Wove may also be worth a look.

Re: Wove saddles and possible Chinese counterparts?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2026, 11:51:29 AM »
I recently tried three different cheap AliX Saddles for my "somewhat modern progressive forward fit" bike. Each about 40 Euros.
One of them might be right for you...

Two 3D Printed Selle-SMP Copies:
Elita One - 255x140mm-3DEX
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007562819812.html
GOLDIX PS-GLAXY 3D
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005010502409176.html

And the BALUGOE TT (non carbon version). Dont know which saddle this is a clone of.
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005009584370300.html

I really liked both SMP copies a lot. About as comfy as my old original Selle SMP. But not quite as ugly and way lighter. Ended up keeping the Goldix version as it has a bit wider front an nicer middle channel. Recommend both!

The TT-Saddle copy was very weird at first and is very short!. After tilting it quite a bit and pushing it very far forward it was pretty good in a aero position, but not nearly as nice in any other position. So I would rather go for the SMP Copies which allowed me to roll and open my hips way better.


tripmaster

Re: Wove saddles and possible Chinese counterparts?
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2026, 04:59:58 PM »
Good options - the thing I like about the wove, it doesnt roll off in the back like my arione, so more support.
elitaone 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle looks like it does that too? hard to tell but the ryet looks like it doesnt?

tripmaster

Re: Wove saddles and possible Chinese counterparts?
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2026, 05:07:57 PM »
Onirii TT saddle (https://www.oniriibike.com/products/2025-new-onirii-triathlon-tt-3d-printed-saddle-one-tt-road-time-trial-cycling-sea-carbon-fiber-ultralight-t-for-triathlon-bike) is in the ballpark, but more V-shaped than T-shaped and not particularly cheap--the Pro Stealth tt saddles are cheaper, I believe. New metal-railed Wove may also be worth a look.

Def gonna get the metal rail Wove for outdoor bike. But im on that 2-3 hours.

trainer, sessions < 1h30, so want to get something less expensive (weight doesnt matter either - the metal wove is still quite light!)