chinese carbon saddles

[extremecarver]

And this as well https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006948413398.html

Nope that is exactly the piece of crap that I have - unusable for me. Feel like my front wheel is lifting on any steeper climb and my muscles aint't made for a saddle this far backward.

[Cloxxki76]

aliexpress.com/item/1005007509109152.html

I bought 3 more of these when the first one worked pretty well for me.
I don't do very long rides. Big guy.

Not a perfect seat but I can endure it and it's light and cheap.
Around 130-132 grams.

[james7]

Have been using a Mixed 5d for about a year. Pretty good saddle, great for the ~$30 it costs. I think I want to switch to a flatter saddle though, the big flare at the back means I'm always leaning forward and putting a lot of weight on the hands.

Tried the Ryet Ultimate 135mm carbon base + eva padding. Quality is great, doesn’t fit my body (seems to rub where the thigh and butt meet up), and it's so firm that it bruised the area around my sit bones.

Would a Ryet aircode 3d be the next or best move? I don't rotate pelvis too much, and I want something where the curve from the nose to the big pad area is steeper (like the 5d) rather than more gradual (like the ultimate). Does it actually measure 150mm wide?
Perhaps RT03 in 145?

[alfiomotrambo]

Same here. The Mixed 5D saddle is one of my favorite saddles for the price https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005006022268921.html

I think you should definitely go with the Aircode 3D https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005007437852762.html

It’s the one I’m currently using, and I’ve had no issues at all.

[gribs]

aliexpress.com/item/1005007509109152.html

I bought 3 more of these when the first one worked pretty well for me.
I don't do very long rides. Big guy.

Not a perfect seat but I can endure it and it's light and cheap.
Around 130-132 grams.

I bought one 18 months ago just as it was so cheap to stick on a turbo bike to see if I liked the shape (it's pretty much the same as a Ryet RT03). It got put on my gravel bike when I built it with the intention to replace it but it's still there. I'd expected it to break or be uncomfortable but it's been fine for 100km rides and my 100kg weight.

[hubba]

Has anyone got saddle sores when switched to a 3d saddle even if you liked the shape? I'm loving my saddle but I got some rubbing on my left thigh that I didn't get before.

I suspect that it might be because of the grippy 3d texture. I'm thinking of trying the eva version of the same saddle. Or maybe I should try another saddle with a narrower mid section and nose.

So has anyone solved rubbing issues with switching from 3d to eva version? And any experiences comparing the 3d version and eva of the same saddle how is the comfort?

I'm using this 3d saddle at the moment
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010400282535.html

Thinking of trying this one too any experiences?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007437904589.html

[alfiomotrambo]

Thinking of trying this one too any experiences?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007437904589.html

I solved all the problems with the saddles by buying this one https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005007437852762.html in 3d, it is not as narrow as the one you wanted to buy but it fixed it for me

[crazyravr]

I solved all the problems with the saddles by buying this one https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005007437852762.html in 3d, it is not as narrow as the one you wanted to buy but it fixed it for me

Agree. This one Color: T40B 3D Saddle solved any and all issues I ever had.

[hubba]

I would prefer 130mm wide saddle but there aren't really any Chinese options. 150mm is way too wide. My sitbones are 9.5cm and I ride a low position.

[ownthesky]

We should really commend RYET on their market localization - lines like "TIME TO SADDLE UP!" is genuinely hilarious.

[hahel]

I would prefer 130mm wide saddle but there aren't really any Chinese options. 150mm is way too wide. My sitbones are 9.5cm and I ride a low position.

Have a look at the RYET T01 saddle, padding is non existant on mine but i think there are versions with more padding if you look around.

/Håkan

[oker_s]

Agree. This one Color: T40B 3D Saddle solved any and all issues I ever had.

i have problems with the t40. It deforms at the side and is damaging my bibs...

[crazyravr]

i have problems with the t40. It deforms at the side and is damaging my bibs...

I have this now on all my bikes, previously Selle italia saddle user. Zero issues with deforming or bib damage after now roughly 6-8K km total both road and gravel.

[hubba]

Have a look at the RYET T01 saddle, padding is non existant on mine but i think there are versions with more padding if you look around.

/Håkan

This looks great but I would prefer to have a bit of padding. Couldn't find a padded version when I searched. I suspect the leather padded version is pretty hard too.

[Vaclav]

i have problems with the t40. It deforms at the side and is damaging my bibs...

I have the same saddle and checked my bib shorts. The amount of wear depends on the type of fabric. On some bib shorts there is no visible wear at all, while on others—like in the picture—it is more noticeable. This is after about 800 km of riding.