3D Printed Saddles - future or fad

[jadedaid]

I think it could be worth mentioning the Posedla 3D-printed saddle here

The posedla one is very interesting, and with the 'somewhat custom' approach they are taking they might be onto something. Their idea is sound and they have a big name behind them in the 3d printing department in the form of Prusa. I saw one in person and the finishing quality is below what you'd get with the Fizik or the Specialized at the same price point, which is what pushed me away. The S-works Power Mirror looks phenomenally high end in person.

[MilesG813]

Anybody have experience with the Fizik Antares 3D saddle? I can get a pretty good deal on it but it's still on the more expensive side.

I have been using one for a little over a year and have found it to be very satisfactory. It has a large enough cutout so that there is no numbness or pain. The cushioning is the right level of firmness in the right areas so that it's comfortable but also still provides support after hours in the saddle. Mine has been very durable (no signs of wear) and does not cause any damage to my bibs. It is very easy to clean (just hose it down). Saddles are extremely personal so the best I can say is it works for me.

[wannabefast]

I've just started using the Fizik Argo Vento 3D, and so far I am not blown away. It's fine, but far from saddle nirvana. It's not even as good for me as the Specialized Power or Pro Stealth that I have been using. Although I will give it more time and fiddle with it a bit more before rendering a final judgement.

[TLN]

I was measured twice in two different spesh stores, one said i need 143, another said I need 155. Power Mirror 155 caused a pretty bad rash on my inner thigh. Tried Selle italia SLR with TM rails, and got myself Carbon version. Only a few rides, but pretty comfortable so far.
Interested in trying Selle Italia SLR 3D or different spesh mirror (Phenom mirror?)

[sehyang82]

I was measured twice in two different spesh stores, one said i need 143, another said I need 155. Power Mirror 155 caused a pretty bad rash on my inner thigh. Tried Selle italia SLR with TM rails, and got myself Carbon version. Only a few rides, but pretty comfortable so far.
Interested in trying Selle Italia SLR 3D or different spesh mirror (Phenom mirror?)

Curious to try Selle Italia SLR 3D as well (or San Marco Allroad 3D) anyone bought one and wanna share the experiences?

[crazychaz]

I was measured twice in two different spesh stores, one said i need 143, another said I need 155. Power Mirror 155 caused a pretty bad rash on my inner thigh. Tried Selle italia SLR with TM rails, and got myself Carbon version. Only a few rides, but pretty comfortable so far.
Interested in trying Selle Italia SLR 3D or different spesh mirror (Phenom mirror?)

Curious to try Selle Italia SLR 3D as well (or San Marco Allroad 3D) anyone bought one and wanna share the experiences?

I'm running one, was previously on a Power Mirror. 3D print lattice on the SLR 3D is way firmer than on the S-works. The shape is more agreeable to me though so still manages to be quite comfortable, it takes away road buzz in a similar fashion

[LanceLegstrong]

Can anybody with the Romin Mirror measure the width? I have two different 143 Power Mirrors (S-Works and Pro) and they both measure 149mm. Do the Romins run narrower?

[BdaGhisallo]

Can anybody with the Romin Mirror measure the width? I have two different 143 Power Mirrors (S-Works and Pro) and they both measure 149mm. Do the Romins run narrower?

I just measured a 155 Romin Mirror I have on hand and the shell measures about 156mm at its widest.

I find the Romin Mirror's useable width much lower though due to its curvature side to side. I can comfortably ride a normal Power in 155 but I find the 155 Romin Mirror much too narrow for my sit bones.

[LanceLegstrong]

Can anybody with the Romin Mirror measure the width? I have two different 143 Power Mirrors (S-Works and Pro) and they both measure 149mm. Do the Romins run narrower?

I just measured a 155 Romin Mirror I have on hand and the shell measures about 156mm at its widest.

I find the Romin Mirror's useable width much lower though due to its curvature side to side. I can comfortably ride a normal Power in 155 but I find the 155 Romin Mirror much too narrow for my sit bones.

Everything you said is what I want actually. The Power is too wide for me. And based on your measuring, the 143 Romin should be a good 5-6mm narrower than my current Power.

[BdaGhisallo]

Can anybody with the Romin Mirror measure the width? I have two different 143 Power Mirrors (S-Works and Pro) and they both measure 149mm. Do the Romins run narrower?

I just measured a 155 Romin Mirror I have on hand and the shell measures about 156mm at its widest.

I find the Romin Mirror's useable width much lower though due to its curvature side to side. I can comfortably ride a normal Power in 155 but I find the 155 Romin Mirror much too narrow for my sit bones.

Everything you said is what I want actually. The Power is too wide for me. And based on your measuring, the 143 Romin should be a good 5-6mm narrower than my current Power.

The 155 Power Mirror I have here also measures 156mm at its widest, measuring the same as I did with the Romin Mirror.

[LanceLegstrong]

Can anybody with the Romin Mirror measure the width? I have two different 143 Power Mirrors (S-Works and Pro) and they both measure 149mm. Do the Romins run narrower?

I just measured a 155 Romin Mirror I have on hand and the shell measures about 156mm at its widest.

I find the Romin Mirror's useable width much lower though due to its curvature side to side. I can comfortably ride a normal Power in 155 but I find the 155 Romin Mirror much too narrow for my sit bones.

Everything you said is what I want actually. The Power is too wide for me. And based on your measuring, the 143 Romin should be a good 5-6mm narrower than my current Power.

The 155 Power Mirror I have here also measures 156mm at its widest, measuring the same as I did with the Romin Mirror.

Weird. Well I guess the only option is take my calipers into the shop. I may get some strange looks but who cares.

Or go with the 139mm Fizik.

[mrbrown4001]

Has anyone here tried the aloe press 3d printed saddles. I can’t even tell if the pads are actually 3d printed or not


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[AC0]

Has anyone here tried the aloe press 3d printed saddles. I can’t even tell if the pads are actually 3d printed or not

I decided to try one and got this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004177348865.html. Yes, it would seem to be 3d printed. Don't see any other way to produce the lattice structure.

Here are my impressions:

Quality is good. It is made by Cosy Saddles (https://www.cosysaddle.com) and is their model ZOUWU1.0A-01. Nylon shell and Cr-Mo rails. 264g.

They have other (newer?) models with a modified top which doesn't expose the 3d lattice as much. They also have options for carbon shell and carbon rails.

The padding has much more give than foam (when you press with a finger) but when you sit on it it doesn't feel soft and you don't bounce. The sitbones push in and relieve pressure but otherwise support at the rear is good and much firmer feeling than I expected given the softness of the padding.

I didn't notice a big (or any difference) in softness between the different parts of the saddle. If anything the front, which is claimed to be the softest, is the firmest, mostly because the padding in this area is the thinest. The middle of the saddle has quite a bit of give due to the construction (large cutout) and flex of the shell and it's difficult to seperate this from the the padding. That said when I have used a cutout before I found the firmness of the edges to be problematic and I don't feel that with this saddle. The transition at the edge of the cutout is seamless and barely noticeable.

I have not done any long rides yet so can't comment on how it feels after 3-4 hrs. For short rides it has been comfortable. In the end, the saddle shape has to work for you but the 3d padding does seem to be an improvement over foam, it gives where it needs to without being overly soft. It isn't a gimmick.

[octav]

Did anyone try SLR 3D vs Fizik Argo vs Romin ( or 3d printed saddles)?
Just thinking of jumping on the board to try a 3d saddle and don't know what to choose at the moment.

[twoangstroms]

Anyone else getting this kind of softening and wrinkling (Specialized Mirror Pro)? Sending it back for a warranty replacement, which I do appreciate, but still, not having a saddle for a week... .