Saddles with cutout or channel and less than 150 grams

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headwind816
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by headwind816

prendrefeu wrote:I haven't tried it yet, just spotted it last night. Definitely intrigued though, but I may wait until an order I recently placed arrives (with test ride). Constantly searching for the perfect saddle is a bit of work.


Are the saddle dimensions listed? I cannot imagine the length being all that long; I am more curious about the width.

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by jordo99

I'm currently debating on buying this:

http://archteks.en.alibaba.com/product/ ... =eUn-Named" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Chinese Carbon Saddle

95g (90-100g) and 128x273mm

$62 and $10 shipped to USA.

I'd have to wait 2-3 weeks to get it but it looks to have the best cutout I've seen so far. Just a bit worried that having so much cutout (the split in the rear of it) might cause it flex too much and potentially break if I shift my weight too much to one of the back corners.



Edit: After further investigating it appears to be a replica of the Selle San Marco Superleggera and Aspide saddles:
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http://www.wekeepyoucycling.com/en/p-70 ... addle.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I submitted an order and I'll post back when it gets here (probably 2-3 weeks)
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headwind816 wrote:
prendrefeu wrote:I haven't tried it yet, just spotted it last night. Definitely intrigued though, but I may wait until an order I recently placed arrives (with test ride). Constantly searching for the perfect saddle is a bit of work.


Are the saddle dimensions listed? I cannot imagine the length being all that long; I am more curious about the width.


Brand: Merek
Country of origin: Taiwan
Material: Full carbon fiber
Weight: 87 g±10g
Length: 180mm / Width : 140mm
Diameter of the rails: 7mm (made in carbon)
Rider weight limit : 120 KG (264.5Lbs)

From the ebay listing (search for "Merek NPS")
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by KLabs

I use the Tioga Spyder Twin Tail Saddle, which suits me very well for any length ride ... 142gms/$50 ... http://idealcycles.bikeit.com.au/bike_a ... /100131485

I also use a 40 year old Super Courier saddle, which suits me very well for any length ride :-)

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by ozdavo

KLabs wrote:I use the Tioga Spyder Twin Tail Saddle, which suits me very well for any length ride ... 142gms/$50 ...

according to Tioga, these should be replaced yearly!
http://www.tiogausa.com/faq.html

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by JourneyLightly

since this is WW, I thought I'd mention that I weighed a SMP Full Carbon recently: 126g (still pretty light, but quite a bit more than 105g)

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by savechief

kbbpll wrote:Selle Italia Flite Kit Carbonio Flow also exists, mine had 145g on package, don't know actual.


I have one, and it weighs nearly 190g. I also have a Turbomatic Team Edition saddle that is overweight versus what they advertise. In my limited first-hand experience, I have found Selle Italia very inconsistent and inaccurate in this aspect.
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by gsgrossart

No one has mentioned the saddles from Dash Cycles (http://www.dashcycles.com/).

Check out the Stage.9 saddle. It definitely has a cutout and is 99g with padding. It will also make your wallet REALLY light in the process.

I recently picked up a Tri.7 saddle from Dash Cycles as a part of the rebuild I'm doing on my tri bike (Zipp 2001 frame from 1995). I have never been too thrilled with the ISM Adamo saddle I have on it as it is too heavy, not all that comfortable, and the wide nose rubs the thighs. I am big fan of the Un~Saddle (on both my road and mountain bike), but the frame doesn't have a seat post so I can't use an Un~Saddle. I haven't tested the Tri.7 out yet so I can't really comment on it other than it is super light. The Tri.7 had some really postive reviews though (http://www.tririg.com/articles.php?id=2011_07_Dash_T7_Review) so I thought I would give it a try.

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by Pessin218

Here is my modified SLR carbonio that I cut the center out of and then reupholstered. It currently weighs at 119g.

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by VMac

Williams (the wheel people) recently started selling saddles, and I'm pretty impressed. They advertise this one with a cutout at 149g.

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I bought the one without a cutout, advertised at 159g, and it came in at 155g. And it has similar padding (maybe a bit more) than the San Marco Magma I'm coming off (which I loved). No long miles on it yet, but I am very optimistic.

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by savechief

VMac wrote:Williams (the wheel people) recently started selling saddles, and I'm pretty impressed. They advertise this one with a cutout at 149g.


Awesome, thanks! Never would have looked at Williams for a saddle.

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by dereksmalls

prendrefeu wrote:
headwind816 wrote:
prendrefeu wrote:I haven't tried it yet, just spotted it last night. Definitely intrigued though, but I may wait until an order I recently placed arrives (with test ride). Constantly searching for the perfect saddle is a bit of work.


Are the saddle dimensions listed? I cannot imagine the length being all that long; I am more curious about the width.


Brand: Merek
Country of origin: Taiwan
Material: Full carbon fiber
Weight: 87 g±10g
Length: 180mm / Width : 140mm
Diameter of the rails: 7mm (made in carbon)
Rider weight limit : 120 KG (264.5Lbs)

From the ebay listing (search for "Merek NPS")


So this looks like it is quite stubby from the pictures, is that right? It looks quite interesting, hate the graphics though :?

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by KLabs

ozdavo wrote:
KLabs wrote:I use the Tioga Spyder Twin Tail Saddle, which suits me very well for any length ride ... 142gms/$50 ...

according to Tioga, these should be replaced yearly!
http://www.tiogausa.com/faq.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes, that is correct but mine is 2 years old (and I weigh 190/87). It still seems to be fine, actually like new. Hmm, although one thing I did do though was to epoxy the front rail to the seat holder that holds it in place. That part looked a little weak, but otherwise it is original ...

That Williams does look good, doesn't it :-)

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by astranoc

Did 215kms yesterday with the Mega SQ1 over very rough and shitty roads and it holds up fine, very happy with it. I think it's more comfortable on the long stuff from my Tune komm-vor+ :(

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Was the :( because of the price difference?
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