chinese carbon saddles

[Nickk2000]

i have a knockoff $25 selle italia slr tekno flo (originally $450). its comfortable and its literally identical to the expensive one. comfort is subjective tho.

[hazzer19]

I've been riding this padded carbon saddle for a few weeks and have been pretty happy so far. I was on a unpadded EC90 for a while, the original and replacement cracked in the same spot but I kept riding them with gorilla tape. Unfortunately I did myself a disservice and shredded a few bibs in the process. Really wish I had gone for one of these padded carbon saddle in retrospect and they are still light around 120g.


This one feel like it could be a tad narrow as I find myself slipping over to one side or another so time will tell.

Trying to insert link again https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005071499395.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.39.38ea18025Al57m

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005071499395.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.39.38ea18025Al57m

[00Garza]

Been using this Mixed saddle on my gravel bike. Its taken some hits on rough roads and is holding up nicely.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.51.365e1802b7EHlo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[kbernstein]

i have a knockoff $25 selle italia slr tekno flo (originally $450). its comfortable and its literally identical to the expensive one. comfort is subjective tho.

Please share the reference. I'm now getting saddle sores on the saddle that served me well for years and I wanted to switch to a selle italia

[jonathanf2]

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

Lexon/Ryet 3d printed saddle currently $50-55 USD. Sturdy and quite stiff. 3d mesh holds shape with very little to no compression. My new go-to saddle for the price!

[federic000]

Been using this Mixed saddle on my gravel bike. Its taken some hits on rough roads and is holding up nicely.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804407872695.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.51.365e1802b7EHlo&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

I also have the 7D but after 10 months it is flexing too much on the center 

[TidyDinosaur]

I also have the 7D but after 10 months it is flexing too much on the center 

Yeah, the reviews of those Mixed saddles were rather poor. I had been looking at them also but decided against buying after reading the reviews.

[mahaj]

I’ve had the 7D on my gravel bike for around a year, so far it’s been solid. I bought it since it was one of the only ones I could find in 140 mm wide.

[00Garza]

I also have the 7D but after 10 months it is flexing too much on the center 

People are paying hundred of dollars for added “suspension” on their bikes. You’re getting it for free!!! 

[sbellote]

I’ve had the 7D on my gravel bike for around a year, so far it’s been solid. I bought it since it was one of the only ones I could find in 140 mm wide.

yeah, my experience too, I bought the 5D (when the brand was still 'Redshift', before they got a warning and changed to 'Mixed') and used it for about 1yr - before I changed to the Ryet Aircode 3D mentioned some comments ago
anyway, well constructed and finished saddle the 5D, no issues in this year of use and is now my backup saddle. But I weight 63kg, so not the worst a saddle can be put through lol

[jannmayer]

I recently got the Elita carbon saddle for my road bike:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832622302239.html


It's one of the few carbon saddles that come in a wide size. I got the 155 mm and it's much more comfortable than the narrower saddle it replaced. I weighed mine at 131 grams (125 claimed). I don't have many miles on it, but it seems to be pretty solid. (I'm about 95 kg with my gear.)

[coffeebreak]

A while ago I got this one after someone posted a link here - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html

I gotta say, for $18 this saddle is very, very good and clocks in at 126 grams. Has cushioned top layer (thin but works) and the rails are flexy so you have nice plush ride.

[abedfo]

A while ago I got this one after someone posted a link here - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html

I gotta say, for $18 this saddle is very, very good and clocks in at 126 grams. Has cushioned top layer (thin but works) and the rails are flexy so you have nice plush ride.

My favourite saddle of all time

[Wet Noodle]

A while ago I got this one after someone posted a link here - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804373322850.html

I gotta say, for $18 this saddle is very, very good and clocks in at 126 grams. Has cushioned top layer (thin but works) and the rails are flexy so you have nice plush ride.

Can you combine that with a model name or something to search for? Ali offers are kind of regional, links do not work from everywhere. Thx

[00Garza]

Can you combine that with a model name or something to search for? Ali offers are kind of regional, links do not work from everywhere. Thx

I've purchased it under the "Gub" brand before.