S-works Mirror saddle wear down bibs
Moderator: robbosmans
Little bit of a revival of an old topic but here it goes.
Did any of you who still own the S-Works Mirror saddle found something to make the wearing of the bib less?
I have gotten the Saddle as a replacement for my Power Pro Elaston and maybe I am just making it up but it seems that the bib (Maap pro bib 2.0) has like the small marks as the Mirror Pattern underneath after riding and the surface of the bib definitely seems sort of sandpapered. Now I am getting worried that the saddle will eat through my selection of good bibs.
Did any of you who still own the S-Works Mirror saddle found something to make the wearing of the bib less?
I have gotten the Saddle as a replacement for my Power Pro Elaston and maybe I am just making it up but it seems that the bib (Maap pro bib 2.0) has like the small marks as the Mirror Pattern underneath after riding and the surface of the bib definitely seems sort of sandpapered. Now I am getting worried that the saddle will eat through my selection of good bibs.
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The new expert mirror that came out has what like like a thin layer over the mirror portion, that might help out of you are wearing out bibs.
Unfortunately I don't have one on hand, mine is backordered, coming in November apparently.
Unfortunately I don't have one on hand, mine is backordered, coming in November apparently.
Thanks yr reply, will check with a different brand bibs this afternoon.
Maybe since I read this when looking up reviews of the saddle I am paying to much attention to it. But it already really seemed like wear on a bibs which I got fresh out of the box. Maybe the saddle also needs to be worn in a bit. Will give it some time and maybe have to play a little with the position of the saddle but won't like it if after a couple of rides my bibs start to be 'see through'
Ah I see what you mean, the mirror part of the expert indeed seems covered up (not "naked" as with the other mirror saddles). Maybe I should try to find some kind of saddle cover which fits tight.GlacialPace wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:54 amThe new expert mirror that came out has what like like a thin layer over the mirror portion, that might help out of you are wearing out bibs.
Unfortunately I don't have one on hand, mine is backordered, coming in November apparently.
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No issues so far with 155 power mirror on Assos, MAAP and KALAS clothing
I have Rapha Powerwave bibs, Assos RSR and winter bibs and Pas Normal Studios Mechanism bibs and I have 3 SW power mirror saddles on 3 bikes since when they were released and no sign of wear on any of the aforementioned bibs
As a side note A saddle is on my Kickr Bike where I use chamois cream and even there no sign of wear + I haven’t seen a problem with the color of the saddle as others had pointed out before
As a side note A saddle is on my Kickr Bike where I use chamois cream and even there no sign of wear + I haven’t seen a problem with the color of the saddle as others had pointed out before
I'm riding with MAAP kits for around 3-4 years and I must say that I'm not happy with the quality of the latest kits. In the past I never had any problem with my bib shorts and shirts. But with the latest team bib evo bib shorts I really have a lot of problems. They wear down very fast (normal and mirror saddle), loose seams, wear on spots where you never would expect it and I'm even worried to wash the bib shorts because washing them causes wear.
Every time I contact MAAP (show them pictures and explain everything) and they recognize that the wear isn't normal. They give me a new bib shorts (warranty) but the same thing/wear happens again...
Thanks for sharing this, I would almost feel guilty if I have to contact them again as I thought it would be the saddle te blame. I've had problems with 2 of my bibs for which I received either store credit or a replacement bibs. Had some issues in regard to not being well seamed and some loose seams too. Will keep monitoring it as almost all my kit is MAAP and a few ASSOS bibs.ODC wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:15 amI'm riding with MAAP kits for around 3-4 years and I must say that I'm not happy with the quality of the latest kits. In the past I never had any problem with my bib shorts and shirts. But with the latest team bib evo bib shorts I really have a lot of problems. They wear down very fast (normal and mirror saddle), loose seams, wear on spots where you never would expect it and I'm even worried to wash the bib shorts because washing them causes wear.
Every time I contact MAAP (show them pictures and explain everything) and they recognize that the wear isn't normal. They give me a new bib shorts (warranty) but the same thing/wear happens again...
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Thoughts on the new S-Works Phenom 3D ?. Thinking to replace my power arc as this seems to improve comfort according to the brand. I´m concerned with non standard surfaces, Selle italia Modx ruined already a pair of my nice bibs.