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musiclover wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:26 am
Anyone tried Repente? I suspect fake reviews on road.cc
Yes, but probably not a model you would care for (i have tried Magnet)!?
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wheelsONfire wrote:
Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:08 pm
musiclover wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:26 am
Anyone tried Repente? I suspect fake reviews on road.cc
Yes, but probably not a model you would care for (i have tried Magnet)!?
And how was it?
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In the meantime, Repente released Prime 3.0. But, for some unknown reason, it is 20 eur more expensive than 2.0
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In the end, what I opted for was Selle San Marco Mantra Full-Fit Carbon FX...
It is a bit dated, not big ressure relieving hole and not a short saddle.
But a review at road.cc suggested it is comfy, it is quite light and it was on a great discount.
Hopefully it works better than the Selle Flite Kit Carbonio...

https://road.cc/content/review/256873-s ... -fx-saddle
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musiclover wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:26 am
Anyone tried Repente? I suspect fake reviews on road.cc
Repente saddle
Repente saddle
I've done 4+ hrs on this but i'd reckon some comfort is dependant on seatpost flex....Look795Blade having one of the highest stiffness ratings does not do the saddle any favours.

That said...saddle does feel like a small microsuspension on road....but on trainer...discomfort at the 1hr mark.

Other saddles ridden...Pro Falcon...awesome saddle and Selle Italia X1...did not like.

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musiclover wrote:
Fri Jul 30, 2021 3:03 am
wheelsONfire wrote:
Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:08 pm
musiclover wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:26 am
Anyone tried Repente? I suspect fake reviews on road.cc
Yes, but probably not a model you would care for (i have tried Magnet)!?
And how was it?
To be honest, i wanted it to be great. But i got hot spots so i will not use it. I went beack to Ceetec C1.
I have an urge to test all (more or less) flat saddles. I think the only saddle i have liked which is not flat is Ceetec.
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

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rudye9mr wrote:
Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:02 pm
musiclover wrote:
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:26 am
Anyone tried Repente? I suspect fake reviews on road.cc
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I've done 4+ hrs on this but i'd reckon some comfort is dependant on seatpost flex....Look795Blade having one of the highest stiffness ratings does not do the saddle any favours.

That said...saddle does feel like a small microsuspension on road....but on trainer...discomfort at the 1hr mark.

Other saddles ridden...Pro Falcon...awesome saddle and Selle Italia X1...did not like.
Yes, Aleena, it looks like a Prime...
So, in other words it was not the best for you? E.g. Pro Falcon worked better? With the same stiff seatpost.
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wheelsONfire wrote:
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:02 pm
To be honest, i wanted it to be great. But i got hot spots so i will not use it. I went beack to Ceetec C1.
I have an urge to test all (more or less) flat saddles. I think the only saddle i have liked which is not flat is Ceetec.
So, what about Ceetec, do experience no inconvenience after using it? Especially compared with Repente.
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Fabric scoop race (flat, shallow, radius - different padding or shape). Has TI rails, and is around $100usd. They also have other variants in many other categories.

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musiclover wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:11 am
wheelsONfire wrote:
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:02 pm
To be honest, i wanted it to be great. But i got hot spots so i will not use it. I went beack to Ceetec C1.
I have an urge to test all (more or less) flat saddles. I think the only saddle i have liked which is not flat is Ceetec.
So, what about Ceetec, do experience no inconvenience after using it? Especially compared with Repente.
No i must say that it is my favorite saddle of all saddles tested and owned during my years on a bike.
It has a stiff shell (no flex) and a firm padding (fibre cover soft). This together with a bibshort that actually interact as little as possible with the shape of the saddle, is my best combo. These would be SQ Labs bibs. These have a chamois ranging from 2 to 4mm in uncompressed state.
IMO, that is why SQ Labs are my favorite. There are ofcourse more technical advanced bibshorts. But for me, they all fail du to the shape and thickness of their chamois. Saddle comfort will always be saddle + chamois. As long as you actually use bibshorts with chamois.
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

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