Ax lightness leaf/plus?

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DavidMLee
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by DavidMLee

Those are pretty good saddles.

If you dont mind few extra pounds, leaf plus would be better choice for you, simply because of comfort.
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by Trainor6513

I ride a scapin etika so hardly a machine made for weight weenie territory few extra pounds wont make a difference

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by kode54

wheelsONfire wrote:
kode54 wrote:
wheelsONfire wrote:Just finished a saddle. Antares 00 cut out, all padding gone, just raw carbon wrapped with Shocktec 3mm gel.
Beats any foam i have used, but weight is a bit more for gel than foam.

You can buy that Shocktec gel and dress a Leaf with and it will damp vibrations and be super comfy.


interesting about the Shocktec gel. which one do you use? the air2gel or just gel?
i took my Leaf off because of the vibration from impact on the road. i suppose this helps quite a bit...and i can cut it and adjust the pattern accordingly.


Hola kode54, yes it is correct. The name is Shocktec gel. You got the 3mm version which is suitable. It is a huge difference. I can recommend it.

You just use a sharp scissor or scalpel and some silicone spray when you cut. There is one adhesive side which is sufficent for proper adhesion.

I cut out like an arc which i applied over the saddle shell. Then you use some silicone spray and go ahead and cut around saddle and the cut out. It's not that difficult.

Next,... - enjoy!
hey, that sounds great. maybe i'll put it back on as a back up saddle. i have 2 different AX saddles...so one piece should be good for both.

thx for the info.
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by contaxxx

Hola kode54, yes it is correct. The name is Shocktec gel. You got the 3mm version which is suitable. It is a huge difference. I can recommend it.

You just use a sharp scissor or scalpel and some silicone spray when you cut. There is one adhesive side which is sufficent for proper adhesion.

I cut out like an arc which i applied over the saddle shell. Then you use some silicone spray and go ahead and cut around saddle and the cut out. It's not that difficult.

Next,... - enjoy!



do you apply it over the whole saddle or just the end part and how much weight does it add?

Jmdesignz2
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by Jmdesignz2

kode54 - do you have any extra Shocktec gel you want to sell?
Please let me know what you have an price :)

wheelsONfire wrote:
kode54 wrote:
wheelsONfire wrote:Just finished a saddle. Antares 00 cut out, all padding gone, just raw carbon wrapped with Shocktec 3mm gel.
Beats any foam i have used, but weight is a bit more for gel than foam.

You can buy that Shocktec gel and dress a Leaf with and it will damp vibrations and be super comfy.


interesting about the Shocktec gel. which one do you use? the air2gel or just gel?
i took my Leaf off because of the vibration from impact on the road. i suppose this helps quite a bit...and i can cut it and adjust the pattern accordingly.


Hola kode54, yes it is correct. The name is Shocktec gel. You got the 3mm version which is suitable. It is a huge difference. I can recommend it.

You just use a sharp scissor or scalpel and some silicone spray when you cut. There is one adhesive side which is sufficent for proper adhesion.

I cut out like an arc which i applied over the saddle shell. Then you use some silicone spray and go ahead and cut around saddle and the cut out. It's not that difficult.

Next,... - enjoy!

Jesper64
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by Jesper64

Is the Shocktec gel only available in that translucent yellowy sort of color?

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