chinese carbon saddles

[Biscaye05]

I’m now using a Bontrager Aeolus copy on my bikes and it’s working really well. Just disappointed my other one came in +15g

I just found this on AliExpress:  | RYET 3D Printed Saddle Full Carbon Ultralight MTB Racing PU Seating  Bicycle 125g Road Gravel Seat Cushion Bicycle Accessories
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mt6hH0l


Thank god for Ryet

[alfiomotrambo]

I’m now using a Bontrager Aeolus copy on my bikes and it’s working really well. Just disappointed my other one came in +15g

I just found this on AliExpress:  | RYET 3D Printed Saddle Full Carbon Ultralight MTB Racing PU Seating  Bicycle 125g Road Gravel Seat Cushion Bicycle Accessories
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mt6hH0l


Thank god for Ryet

Looks good

[gworks]

The second saddle with synthetic leather is also damaged.

[impmonkey]

I got this Elita One saddle.
The 3139B.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msFflEZ
Almost the same shape as my Prologo NDR, which is what I was looking for. Slightly more pronounced lengthwise curve.
Sharp edges where the nylon base connects to the padding. Had to cut down to protect bibs.
Padding is just right so far.
Looks nice, not as nice as a Mixed 5D but has no seam that presses into thighs and is as flat as I need it to be.

Heads up this ones base cracked on me in a race this weekend. Only about 1k miles on it and I am light rider.
Pretty disappointed

[gribs]

I've put nearly 3k km on the road and the same again on the turbo with my weight between 120kg and 100kg on one of these and it's still intact and comfortable. Ryet RT03 3d printed

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006774719031.html

[alfiomotrambo]

I've been using this Ryet saddle for over a year https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006948413398.html, and I have to say that the latest releases this year have really surprised me. I've already seen three people besides me use Ryet saddles this year alone, and none last year...
I think it's a nice sign that reflects the quality of their products. Who knows if I'll see more of them (one guy had this Ryet 3D saddle https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006774719031.html on a Cube Full Durace, so it's not a cheap bike).

[Merry]

Anyone know a Fizik Antares clone?

[HarryFunmaker]

Well guys, after a year of riding I have to report that my Wildside 3D printed saddle has not passed the durability test. The 3D printed parts have gotten softer over time and way more squishy than they used to be. It's not too bad on the most dense portion of the saddle, but the other parts bottom out onto the carbon shell without much pressure at all. The end result in my case: saddle sores. I'm not sure this would be such a huge issue if not for how large the holes are on this particular model.

The carbon shell is fine. No issues to report there. I don't think I'll be trying another 3D printed saddle because I was never convinced that it was more comfortable than a regular saddle in the first place.

This is the main drawback of AliExpress: If you don't write your review right away, then you'll never be able to add one later after you actually have time to test the products.

[alfiomotrambo]

Anyone know a Fizik Antares clone?

I know it doesn't look exactly the same but it looks similar to what you're looking for https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006882249016.html

[Icyseanfitz]

Anyone know of any decent copies of the 130mm SLR boost super flow?

[shaxberd]

Anyone know of any decent copies of the 130mm SLR boost super flow?

Can't say I do, but: I'm using that Selle on my road bike, and when it was time to get something new for the gravel bike, I wasn't keen on paying their prices  (for Ti rails, CrMo is said to creak a lot) and figured I'd try the 135mm Ryet Ultimate (EVA padding). Apart from the gravel bike, the Ryet's now on my trainer bike too, and its 3D version (albeit the unlabeled one 🤷‍♂️) will be on a new bike due to arrive soon as well.
So I'd say if you're comfy on the S3 SLR, the cheaper Ultimate version might well be worth a go

[alfiomotrambo]

Can't say I do, but: I'm using that Selle on my road bike, and when it was time to get something new for the gravel bike, I wasn't keen on paying their prices  (for Ti rails, CrMo is said to creak a lot) and figured I'd try the 135mm Ryet Ultimate (EVA padding). Apart from the gravel bike, the Ryet's now on my trainer bike too, and its 3D version (albeit the unlabeled one 🤷‍♂️) will be on a new bike due to arrive soon as well.
So I'd say if you're comfy on the S3 SLR, the cheaper Ultimate version might well be worth a go

Yes I approve, I've been using this ultimate https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006948413398.html for over a year with even a fall in between and it still holds up super well to this day, so highly recommended.

[Icyseanfitz]

Can't say I do, but: I'm using that Selle on my road bike, and when it was time to get something new for the gravel bike, I wasn't keen on paying their prices  (for Ti rails, CrMo is said to creak a lot) and figured I'd try the 135mm Ryet Ultimate (EVA padding). Apart from the gravel bike, the Ryet's now on my trainer bike too, and its 3D version (albeit the unlabeled one 🤷‍♂️) will be on a new bike due to arrive soon as well.
So I'd say if you're comfy on the S3 SLR, the cheaper Ultimate version might well be worth a go

You have a link for that specific saddle? Trying to find a comfortable saddle is turning into a nightmare for me, I think narrow (130mm suit better) is the way to go as I roughly measured my sit bones which seem to be 110-115mm, I'm in the drops a lot so not sure on shape.

[shaxberd]

You have a link for that specific saddle? Trying to find a comfortable saddle is turning into a nightmare for me, I think narrow (130mm suit better) is the way to go as I roughly measured my sit bones which seem to be 110-115mm, I'm in the drops a lot so not sure on shape.

alfiomotrambo posted one of the Ryet listings above, as for the unlabeled one I recently ordered this (3D version) but haven't tried it yet. The base looks just as good as the Ryet one's though, and the padding looks good as well:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005010400282535.html

[Icyseanfitz]

alfiomotrambo posted one of the Ryet listings above, as for the unlabeled one I recently ordered this (3D version) but haven't tried it yet. The base looks just as good as the Ryet one's though, and the padding looks good as well:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005010400282535.html

After ordering the Eva version, worth a shot,  thanks