Author Topic: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?  (Read 25125 times)

1Sigma

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #75 on: September 14, 2022, 07:05:57 PM »


It looks like the EC90 one with another cut out and sone holes.
You gave the saddle weight, but to gamble on it we need your weight too  ;D

Thinking the exact same thing. To me it looks identical aside from the cut out in the back and  perforations
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Greenred

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #76 on: September 16, 2022, 03:10:54 AM »
71kg  ;D

The cut outs aren’t uncomfortable so far, but I’ll report back once I get some km on it.

adroitrider

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #77 on: September 20, 2022, 09:39:03 AM »
Dropped 143g by switching out the Selle Italia. $.31 per gram.

Will ride. Will crack. Bought two.

PeterXu

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #78 on: September 21, 2022, 10:12:46 AM »
What do you guys think about this saddle ?
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carbonazza

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #79 on: September 21, 2022, 05:04:00 PM »
What do you guys think about this saddle ?
Nice! What are their width?
Any 120-130mm wide available?

PeterXu

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #80 on: September 21, 2022, 07:13:31 PM »
Nice! What are their width?
Any 120-130mm wide available?

Sorry only size 255x145mm available, they weigh around 130-135g, full carbon material wrapped inside
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DroidBE

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #81 on: September 28, 2022, 06:59:06 AM »
+1 for this being the most comfortable saddle. I had it and digges it as well. I really do think the build quality left to be a bit desired on mine and when I broke I opted for their other model that looks like a Selle SMP. Very good for mr as well

Mine is similar to this one, without padding and 104gr.
I am riding currently on smart-trainer. I used to had problems with my other saddles after 40min on steady trainer sessions but with this one I had no problems after 80min.

But unfortunately could not test it outside yet. I hope it won't break while riding outside..  ;D

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« Last Edit: September 28, 2022, 07:00:48 AM by DroidBE »

jungian

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #82 on: September 28, 2022, 12:32:28 PM »
Anyone have any info on this ThinkRider honeycomb saddle ~122g?

Seems pretty light considering the amount of padding. Also not completely sold on the 3D saddles I have another much heavier aliexpress one and the comfort is negligible however they do look pretty cool.


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00Garza

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #83 on: September 28, 2022, 07:36:21 PM »
I’ve never gone the bare carbon route with saddles. Prefer the ones with minimal padding though.

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carbonazza

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #84 on: September 29, 2022, 12:18:00 AM »
Anyone have any info on this ThinkRider honeycomb saddle ~122g?

This is light for the apparent volume.
At 163€ a pop, that's in branded saddles territory

1Sigma

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #85 on: September 29, 2022, 12:37:46 PM »
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jungian

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #86 on: September 29, 2022, 07:22:57 PM »
I just received a saddle from the MIXED store on AliX

Carbon with dense padding, 135g, really nice build quality and finish.


These mixed saddles look promising, gonna pick up the 7D version. Thanks Sigma!

Queen of Skulls

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #87 on: October 01, 2022, 12:37:27 AM »
Anyone have any info on this ThinkRider honeycomb saddle ~122g?

Seems pretty light considering the amount of padding. Also not completely sold on the 3D saddles I have another much heavier aliexpress one and the comfort is negligible however they do look pretty cool.

I think the money could be spent elsewhere for better weight saving. Sure it looks cool. But you are just paying for like what 20g over the standard "Padded" ones.

140g for $15  https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804534437825.html


And the ultra light one is $33.  Saved you $100 to spend on an  upgraded cassette and crankset if you haven't bought them. WHich would save you a lot more weight.  Or you could buy a number of saddles to try and find the one that works best for you. Anyways as a 3d printing Nerd. I wouldnt waste my money this is just a gimmick. I wonder is some one has made a saddle or the padding for us to print out?

I am sure I can design one. But I having tried to print tpu for the flex. here is an example. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5002056

I take it back its not a gimmick. Their is some losses. but I feel its not worth for the price. Maybe if you have deep pockets. and maybe if you were racing and maybe if you have done every thing else.
« Last Edit: October 01, 2022, 04:47:27 AM by Queen of Skulls »
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jungian

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #88 on: October 01, 2022, 12:03:35 PM »
I think the money could be spent elsewhere for better weight saving. Sure it looks cool. But you are just paying for like what 20g over the standard "Padded" ones.

140g for $15  https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804534437825.html

I am sure I can design one. But I having tried to print tpu for the flex. here is an example. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5002056



Ended up ordering that Mixed saddle that Sigma posted. I agree that for the price the ThinkRider Honeycomb is probably not worth getting. Cool to see that people are 3D printing their own saddles!

Queen of Skulls

Re: Recommendations for a carbon saddle?
« Reply #89 on: October 01, 2022, 01:53:20 PM »

Ended up ordering that Mixed saddle that Sigma posted. I agree that for the price the ThinkRider Honeycomb is probably not worth getting. Cool to see that people are 3D printing their own saddles!

Its really cool. and if you get really into it you could custom make a saddle to fit you. Experiment. See what fits you best. 
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