DASH - Strike.9 Saddle
Moderator: robbosmans
I bought one because I knew that it would take a while before I could test it out. They said that they have two versions, the longer one is a little more suited to road cycling and that it the one I bought. I also specified 4 layers of padding. I have spent a little time on it, maybe 40-50 miles. It is one of the most comfortable Dash saddles on my bottom and I have tried just about all of them. But I still prefer my Antares 00 so will probably sell it at some point.
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I want to try this saddle too. I use adamo breakaway and Fizik antares. The Adamo rules for positioning, but it's too heavy. The antares numbs my region if I am out on the nose holding an aero pos and hammering it for more than 20 minutes straight.
I have three of them. Love 'em obviously. No reason not to give it a try given the demo program that Dash offers. Oh and I did some aero testing with DC Rainmaker (see preview here: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/rockslide-angeles-aerodynamic.html) on my S5 and we found that the aero advantage of the integrated Dash seatpost/saddle over the stock Cervelo S5 post/Adamo Attack saddle was "significant" - I don't have the exact numbers, but I think they will be published fairly soon.
EVO1 | 5.37kg
EVO3 (sold) | 6.51kg
EVO4 | build thread coming soon
S5 Disc
SystemSix (sold) | 8.01kg
P5 Disc | heavy but fast
EVO3 (sold) | 6.51kg
EVO4 | build thread coming soon
S5 Disc
SystemSix (sold) | 8.01kg
P5 Disc | heavy but fast
Hi guys for what is it worth I got the Slate 7. I was on a Fizik Arione. I put this on, did two rides and then did two back to back NRC stage races here in the US. Of course it felt different but totally comfortable even on 110+ mile stages and I've been really happy so far. It came out to 95 grams on my scale also.
I really want to try the Slate 7, but the price is absurd, even for a boutique product. Don't want to test it, fall in love with it, and not be able to afford it.
I feel you on that KWalker I'm in the same boat with the strike 9. Its a dilemma for me... $450 is steep, but if my ass and twins are happy... Shouldn't my wallet be as well?
my concern is the why the cf rails are integrated in... And that it might degrade over time.
my concern is the why the cf rails are integrated in... And that it might degrade over time.
a comfy saddle shouldn't cost $450. Its a boutique part. If you can't make a normal, production seat work I'd look into your fit. Pros put in more time on saddles that they HAVE to ride than we do on saddles we choose to ride so it shouldn't be that tough.
With that said the reason I want the DASH saddle is the generous cutout, the weight, and the short length- its like my 2013 Toupe Pro but with more relief and with everything I like about the Toupe magnified.
With that said the reason I want the DASH saddle is the generous cutout, the weight, and the short length- its like my 2013 Toupe Pro but with more relief and with everything I like about the Toupe magnified.
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I rode briefly on my friends Slate 7 and its a pretty comfy saddle. It has more flex than my S Works Toupe, and the leather cover seems to offer ample padding. They seem to be more refined as a product when compared to my Tune KomVor.
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