Specialized Mirror 3D-printed saddles
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How well does Lycra hold up against existing lattice style saddle shells?
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The open lattice sections are recessed where lycra wont touch, shouldn't be an issue.TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:59 pmHow well does Lycra hold up against existing lattice style saddle shells?
I'm curious how much dirt/grime/gunk will eventually fill up the saddle though.

Me too. The S-Works Power was my first saddle after a 14-year absence and I loved it.
2015 Pinarello F8: 13.04lbs/5.915kg
2016 Rca: 11.07lbs/5.048kg
2018 S-Works SL6 Ultralight: 11.04/5.007kg
2018 S-Works SL6: 12.04/5.625kg
2016 Rca: 11.07lbs/5.048kg
2018 S-Works SL6 Ultralight: 11.04/5.007kg
2018 S-Works SL6: 12.04/5.625kg
These materials claim being lightweight while having more strength, but not sure if the benefits (improved comfort/vibration damping) will remain the same over the life of the product like a saddle? Won't the motion of the rider eventually change the structure of the polymers and how the saddle feels over time?
If yes maybe it's a good thing since none sits perfectly on a saddle and it might actually help with that, if the polymer structure is significant to allow that to happen.
If yes maybe it's a good thing since none sits perfectly on a saddle and it might actually help with that, if the polymer structure is significant to allow that to happen.
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zefs wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:19 pmThese materials claim being lightweight while having more strength, but not sure if the benefits (improved comfort/vibration damping) will remain the same over the life of the product like a saddle? Won't the motion of the rider eventually change the structure of the polymers and how the saddle feels over time?
If yes maybe it's a good thing since none sits perfectly on a saddle and it might actually help with that, if the polymer structure is significant to allow that to happen.
Foam is probably worse about permanent deformation than macro geometric lattices...
Interesting but expected application of the technology. Will look with interest but for several years now, you are better waiting for second generations to have a product really refined.
Considering specialized integrated approach, curious if can expect aerofly “barrage” or brakehoods with the same approach.
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Considering specialized integrated approach, curious if can expect aerofly “barrage” or brakehoods with the same approach.
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