chinese carbon saddles

[rial]

I've got nearly a year and 5000 miles on my Mixed 5d saddle now.  Still loving it.  Put a second one on my road bicycle.  Have spent a dozen 6-8 hour days in the saddle, over a dozen 3 hour trainer/rollers sessions too.  Saddle is always comfy.

Decided to try the Mixed 5D thanks to this comment and a few others I read.
This impression is after about 250km after switching from my Selle SMP Hybrid.
My rides lately have been about 2 hour long, and it's more comfortable than what I was feeling with the Selle.
Thank you for the recommendation.

[North Shore]

Yup, I too recently purchased the Mixed 5D based on comments here. Had prologo, specialized, selle Italia, prime, in the past. Weighs 120 grams and even the bottom finishing looks great for such an affordable price. It feels good though everyone’s butt needs something different. However with the saddle being much shorter than I was used to, the fore/aft positioning was crucial for comfort.

[kenmc]

I just installed this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007562819812.html saddle, in the 255x140 size (3D-EX). Did a 50km spin yday, didn't notice any issues with it. Previously was using https://eu.alpkit.com/products/sonder-zone-cut-out-saddle (size 133) and didn't notice much in the way of difference between them besides the 'gripiness' of the honeycomb on my bibs

[sh]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006026568042.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.686238daDF2MD4&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21CAD%21CAD%2074.61%21CAD%2064.41%21%21CAD%2055.71%21%21%21%402101d9ef17561546429727452e28e6%2112000035380673915%21ct%21CA%212135307690%21%211%210

Has anyone tried the RYET specialized power arc clone rip-offs? I'm quite fond of the power arc. This seems to have a wider nose

[srf0638]

Any recommended clones of the 3d printed SLR Boost? I do like a nice big cutout.

[miker.the.biker]

Any recommended clones of the 3d printed SLR Boost? I do like a nice big cutout.

Check this one out:

elitaone SLR 3D Printed Saddle Carbon 145x248mm Road Bike Ultralight Hollow Comfortable Breathable Cycling Seat Part
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808464419645.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.59a138daxW5Kmg&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21USD%21USD%20148.33%21USD%2068.23%21%21USD%2068.23%21%21%21%40210330dd17593561130751313e99ae%2112000046097530954%21ct%21US%216115268129%21%211%210&tblci=GiATyNuZ97LzOk3RuLsw9eQGuPfXmc2EjXkVosAfqTlLCSDA9m4or8CawNHT-JwTMOTOPQ&_gl=1

Selle Italia SLR Boost 3D TI 316 Superflow
https://www.selleitalia.com/slr-boost-3d-ti-316-superflow/?_gl=1

Check out the similarities in the pictures....

[Rebel_Yell]

Question for anyone. Looking for anyone that has tried Ryet 3d printed saddle and also Ryet Eva Saddle?  Wondering if the Eva Saddle has any more cushioning over the 3d printed?

[Lotnik]

Question for anyone. Looking for anyone that has tried Ryet 3d printed saddle and also Ryet Eva Saddle?  Wondering if the Eva Saddle has any more cushioning over the 3d printed?

It's the other way EVA has less cushioning than 3D printed ones. I had two different Ryet saddles, one was the OG RYet with 3D printing and the other one is 100g with EVA.

[Rebel_Yell]

It's the other way EVA has less cushioning than 3D printed ones. I had two different Ryet saddles, one was the OG RYet with 3D printing and the other one is 100g with EVA.

Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks

[klrdd]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006026568042.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.686238daDF2MD4&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21CAD%21CAD%2074.61%21CAD%2064.41%21%21CAD%2055.71%21%21%21%402101d9ef17561546429727452e28e6%2112000035380673915%21ct%21CA%212135307690%21%211%210

Has anyone tried the RYET specialized power arc clone rip-offs? I'm quite fond of the power arc. This seems to have a wider nose

Ive used this one for over 15k km. Has worked great. Have two of them, both weighing in at 160g in the 3d print version. I am now experimenting with other Ryet models just to see if i might get on a tiiiiny bit better with a saddle with less curve in the back. But i really really need a saddle that is relatively narrow (<145mm) and yet has a nose of at least 40mm (the one you linked measures in at 41mm).

I just ordered a ryet that seems to be a Berk Ploh 143 clone that is a little longer than the one you linked but has a 45mm nose.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_msys5W1
 I had ordered the version with the hybrid raw carbon and 3d print but it cracked on first use, unfortunately. See attached photos for model and damage. I'm hoping the normal non hybrid version doesnt have the same structural flaw as i liked the shape even more than the ryet power saddle

[GSoroos]

Question for anyone. Looking for anyone that has tried Ryet 3d printed saddle and also Ryet Eva Saddle?  Wondering if the Eva Saddle has any more cushioning over the 3d printed?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805900118816.html
I have both a 3d printed-full carbon base and rails on my roadie and an EVA top-full carbon base and rails on my hardtail XC bike. Been riding them for a little over a year. Rides up to about 2.5 hours. Both are comfy. The 3d printed version feels more cushiony. The carbon base is pretty firm. The EVA top can get "squeaky" when my bib shorts may get damp from sweat or conditions and I move/shift on the saddle.

[ediryppah]

Question for anyone. Looking for anyone that has tried Ryet 3d printed saddle and also Ryet Eva Saddle?  Wondering if the Eva Saddle has any more cushioning over the 3d printed?

Their different 3D prints vary very much on how cushy they are too.
Have not tried an EVA padded one but three different Ryet Aircode 3D printed.

Base version, honeycomb, steel rails- very soft and nice
Carbon base, honeycomb - super stiff, had to sell it.
Carbon base, different 3D printed upper with different zones. Somewhere in between. I can ride it but not as comfy as the basic version. A lot lighter though.

[Rebel_Yell]

Their different 3D prints vary very much on how cushy they are too.
Have not tried an EVA padded one but three different Ryet Aircode 3D printed.

Base version, honeycomb, steel rails- very soft and nice
Carbon base, honeycomb - super stiff, had to sell it.
Carbon base, different 3D printed upper with different zones. Somewhere in between. I can ride it but not as comfy as the basic version. A lot lighter though.

Any link for that base version you like?

[ediryppah]

Any link for that base version you like?

Yeah it’s just the plastic base version: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHFhBIU

Then the stiff one is same upper pattern but carbon base (but side by side it was super obvious the upper was stiffer on the carbon base one). The one carbon base I have of this saddle that I like is the one called T40A in that link.

[Rebel_Yell]

Yeah it’s just the plastic base version: https://aliexpress.com/_EHFhBIU

Then the stiff one is same upper pattern but carbon base (but side by side it was super obvious the upper was stiffer on the carbon base one). The one carbon base I have of this saddle that I like is the one called T40A in that link.

Link didn’t work. Are they Ryet ?