Any Feedback on this full Carbon Saddle?
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Any Feedback on this full Carbon Saddle? Says it is 100g +/- 5g
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If this is one of the normal chinese carbon saddles, they are extremely stiff, no flex at all. I had 2, sold both of them on.
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Thanks - all the Merek saddles I am seeing are $70+ don't see any with a flex bridge
I have a couple of the seatposts they are ok
this looks like it has a flex bridge?
I have a couple of the seatposts they are ok
this looks like it has a flex bridge?
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Jmdesignz2 wrote:Thanks - all the Merek saddles I am seeing are $70+ don't see any with a flex bridge
I have a couple of the seatposts they are ok
this looks like it has a flex bridge?
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No, that model does not have the flex bridge either. The flex bridge attaches rails to saddle at a center point. Like this:
Besides, the flex bridge isn't that flexy. It helps, compared to the regular "generic" carbon saddles which are super stiff, but not nearly as flexible as a SMUD, AX Lightness, Tune, etc:. While these brands are far more expensive than the "generic" carbon saddles you will see on eBay/Aliexpress/etc:., they are well worth the money. Save up and get one...
Side note: Can we stop saying "Chinese" for so many carbon things? I mean, yes a lot of the open-mold and non-branded stuff is coming from China, but so is your branded and high-marque stuff. Unless your frame was custom made, made in Germany, Italy or France there's a really good chance that your famous brand was also made in China - and yes, technically "Chinese" as well. Just call it generic/open-mold or name the specific brand (ie, Merek, Token) that produces it...
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hueyhoolihan wrote:i always say, the lighter the rider, the harder one pushes the peddles, the less difference the saddle makes. so... push hard, lose weight, and it should be fine. at least it hasn't broken yet, so that says something.
I weigh very little so can't really lose much more weight
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I did find a merek with that bow flex type bridge. Had a video showing how flexible the shell was and the spring action too.
The shell seemed very flexible - even more than a normal SLR saddle?
What about this one - seems like it has a very flat shape but short.
Never seen this one before - anyone try it? Super light claimed 87g
I did find a merek with that bow flex type bridge. Had a video showing how flexible the shell was and the spring action too.
The shell seemed very flexible - even more than a normal SLR saddle?
What about this one - seems like it has a very flat shape but short.
Never seen this one before - anyone try it? Super light claimed 87g
Jmdesignz2 wrote:Thanks -
I did find a merek with that bow flex type bridge. Had a video showing how flexible the shell was and the spring action too.
The shell seemed very flexible - even more than a normal SLR saddle?
What about this one - seems like it has a very flat shape but short.
Never seen this one before - anyone try it? Super light claimed 87g
I've been wondering the same, couldn't find much info on it, I've been tempted to just pull the trigger on one but haven't yet
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prendrefeu wrote:Side note: Can we stop saying "Chinese" for so many carbon things? I mean, yes a lot of the open-mold and non-branded stuff is coming from China, but so is your branded and high-marque stuff. Unless your frame was custom made, made in Germany, Italy or France there's a really good chance that your famous brand was also made in China - and yes, technically "Chinese" as well. Just call it generic/open-mold or name the specific brand (ie, Merek, Token) that produces it...
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That duck bill saddle must be made for TT?