Bike Components Discussion - Weight, Performance, and Aesthetics

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Bike Components Discussion - Weight, Performance, and Aesthetics
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flag its-chris
Posted: Oct 28, 2017 at 21:19 Quote
Based only on looks I love the Camo system, I think it allows to change things with the cranks on
flag seraph
Posted: Oct 28, 2017 at 23:44 Quote
I hate the CAMO system. It's a step backwards to me. Why make a DM crank and then put a 5-bolt spider on it?
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 29, 2017 at 2:43 Quote
seraph wrote:
I hate the CAMO system. It's a step backwards to me. Why make a DM crank and then put a 5-bolt spider on it?

No intent on buying one here, not buying into it, an odd solution to an easy fix - its for home mechanics I think, those who don't have the funds to buy the correct tools
..or the aptitude to use them. No disrespect to anyone though, some people just don't wanna learn or bother..or have the time or inclination.. (that's where the money for Wolftooth is earned..right there imo, fair play to them for capitalising on that market)

Only benefits I can see bar the above, when the availablity of the 'correct' chainring is poor/non-existent (nothing stops the ride..nothing)

Or.. Wolftooth has a superior chainline/offset to current manufacturers offerings
Aesthetics for some.

Problem is, there are now enough variants to make it confusing for average Joe anyway, so almost back to square one

Anyway, it's not for me
flag PHeller
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Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 14:09 Quote
Anyone get some seat time on suspension saddles like the Morgaw Trian or SQLab Active Saddles?

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flag seraph
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 14:45 Quote
I can't do SQ Lab. I tried one on my cross bike and it hurt me so bad.
flag PHeller
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Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 15:10 Quote
Not enough cushion? Wierd shape?
flag seraph
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 15:22 Quote
PHeller wrote:
Not enough cushion? Wierd shape?

It's the weird raised part in the back. I ended up going with a Tioga Spyder Outland with the pads removed. So comfy.

Also cool looking.
Tioga Spyder Outland seat review test
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 15:30 Quote
seraph wrote:
PHeller wrote:
Not enough cushion? Wierd shape?

It's the weird raised part in the back. I ended up going with a Tioga Spyder Outland with the pads removed. So comfy.

Also cool looking.
Tioga Spyder Outland seat review test

Lightweight for sure, like a Fizik Kurve 'Bull' (raised rear?)
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 15:32 Quote
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba4JhTcjSb4/

Trail master is Uber comfortable, but not for UK winter riding!

Gobi better suited to full-suss, as is the Kurve snake - but that's just me

Didn't pay full retail either, far too expensive and overrated imo
flag its-chris
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 15:38 Quote
That tioga is sexy, I want a charge saddle feel so comfy
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 15:59 Quote
its-chris wrote:
That tioga is sexy, I want a charge saddle feel so comfy

Managed to get 20,000 kilometres out of a brown leather one Chris , still got it. Beat to shit lol
flag its-chris
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 17:31 Quote
Soupherb wrote:
its-chris wrote:
That tioga is sexy, I want a charge saddle feel so comfy

Managed to get 20,000 kilometres out of a brown leather one Chris , still got it. Beat to shit lol

damn was not charge, was fabric
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flag seraph
Posted: Oct 30, 2017 at 17:50 Quote
Oh man, I can't do the Fabric saddles either. I've ridden them all extensively and they all hurt me.

They sure do look cool though. I really wanted to like them.
flag Soupherb
Posted: Oct 31, 2017 at 2:03 Quote
seraph wrote:
Oh man, I can't do the Fabric saddles either. I've ridden them all extensively and they all hurt me.

They sure do look cool though. I really wanted to like them.


They have little in the way of wear protection either, cheap, but last less than a handful of rides in winter ..you gets what you pays for
flag Scotj009
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Posted: Oct 31, 2017 at 12:55 Quote
I like the madison Flux saddle, comfy and cheapish

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