new tune stuff?

[520 Dan]

Isn't tune supposed to be coming out with some crazy light parts soon? Have any of these seen the light of day yet, and if not, when?

[pyf]

Hope this is what you want to see

http://pyf-wheels.chez.tiscali.fr/tune/ ... 44gr_1.JPG
http://pyf-wheels.chez.tiscali.fr/tune/ ... 44gr_2.JPG

and the new compact cranks :

http://pyf-wheels.chez.tiscali.fr//moot ... i_2004.JPG

[cyclemanpat]

when and where can you buy this saddle?

[Superlite]

Very clever design to reduce weight, including the rails as part of the saddle's side. WHy didn't I think of that?

[tyson12zoll]

Just tried to plug in that URL labeled on the bottom of the saddle--didn't work...

[cadence90]

Just tried to plug in that URL labeled on the bottom of the saddle--didn't work...

Works for me:
http://www.becker-carbon.de/

[spytech]

that saddle looks sick, anyone know when it will be available

[Frankie - B]

Good Work Pyf! Isn't this the first sneak peak to the world? About the saddle, I like the way it is made. making the rails part of the sides. Probably very strong and we must say light!
When will this be for sale?
Is there a rider weight limit?
What will it cost?

Thanks for the preview!

[pyf]

Yes Frankie you're right

the one of the bike is not a final version, just a prototype

but the one of the scale is the final version number 0001

I do not have the exact delivery date, but I think should be available within the next days or at least weeks

price : I don't remember... sorry

weight limit : not sure, what I can tell you. Tune says ROAD ONLY (not for mtb). I've tried it, it's really really soft, softer carbon saddle I've seen.

[Frankie - B]

I do not have the exact delivery date, but I think should be available within the next days or at least weeks

Thats good news!

price : I don't remember... sorry "

Pity!

weight limit : not sure, what I can tell you. Tune says ROAD ONLY (not for mtb). I've tried it, it's really really soft, softer carbon saddle I've seen.

Thanks for breaking my bubble! I hoped to put it on my mtb!
Now i have to buy a roadbike too!

[520 Dan]

if the saddle is only for road...why is it shown mounted on an MTB?

[Samu Ilonen]

I was thinking same way as Tune few years away, I tried to laminate over SLR-saddle...It would come nice I hadn't got carbon fibre then...Older boys may remember Sellei Italalia Pantani Integra Saddles? I will ever forget that idea. Put that idea with carbon fibre/kevlar and SLR shape!

[pyf]

the photo on the bike is definitely not a good example

but the bike is the mtb of a member of Tune company

he definitely confirms me : "ROAD ONLY"

sorry, I shouldn't have shown this picture, I've removed it from my first message

[gholl]

As SLite quite rightly noted this saddle apears to be a real innovation! What I'm not clear on is what type of clamp and post are used? It doesn't seem likely the standard clamp/post combos would work. I'd also like to know what the significance of "soft" carbon is? Is this another innovation and what does it mean to the rider?

[Samu Ilonen]

Std clamps will fit. That's old innovation. Selle sanmarco or Italia made same kind saddles ~10 years ago. Not carbon then...200g's.

Flexitability comes from kevlar. I will not break or ripp but kevlar is very poor to make supportive or stiff stuctures. So there is the secret for comfort.