I was actually considering purchasing one of the Aliexpress 3D printed saddles, because of the price compared to an authentic Fizik 3D printed one. Viewing this video changed my mind. Thank you!
Aliexpress fake crap still crap. Bought one just to see $100.00 later on glue they use did not lat saddle falling apart. Never again this crap of aliexpress. Beleive me you get what you pay for CRAP
Definitely you get what you paid for. I think there are better options to spend the $100 on a traditional saddle. I also have the same problem with the glue but it is easy fix to glue it back on.😇💪
Some might argue that what the bike industry has been doing in recent year, pre, during and post covid, amounts to stealing as well, with their artificial supply issues and ridiculous pricing. It's just a saddle also... all pretty much the same shape... something to plant your ass on while cycling. The 3-d printed 'technology' is clearly not patented cause many brands are using it. Some healthy competition to incentivise the cycling industry to quit the madness (15000 dollar for a bike, 400 for a saddle, ...) and return to normal pricing. We should all applaud this
Sell the saddle if you can, just mark it as a replica. Some people might get used to the stickyness of it. If you are on a commuting bike you dont need to move around much.
Thanks for the idea. I got a refund from AliExpress after a bit of back and forth. I still use the bike for groups rides and training, so I personally prefer a decent saddle on it.
I was actually considering purchasing one of the Aliexpress 3D printed saddles, because of the price compared to an authentic Fizik 3D printed one. Viewing this video changed my mind. Thank you!
The AliExpress is nothing close to the real deal.
Thanks for your info. Finding a saddle that works is an expensive prospect, and your info saves some expense (and trouble).
Thanks for watching and support.
I have several West Cycling 3D saddles that creak too. They are really comfortable but I can't stand the noise.
totally agree to yr point regarding friction caused when repositioning during rides (for me is when i reach for the hdlbar drops)
excellent feedback thanks
Thanks for watching
I've had shorts wear out frim a saddle with a hard plastic base. I also don't like the perforation as i like to move around on my saddle easily
It would be costly to replace bibs but most important is the riding comfort.
i have one of these ali express 3d printed saddles , its good but only 30 grams lighter than my pro logo saddle , and not a big difference in comfort.
Thanks for sharing.
Did the saddle creak while riding?
Yes it does.
@@cycleandexplore Definitely crossing that one of the list!
Do you prefer the Ryet to this Fizik clone?
100% only thing I can complain about the Ryet is the nose is too wide for my liking, otherwise it is a good saddle.
Have you tried the west biking saddles they look good
@@cycleandexplore yeah i got the ryet but its too wide for me too, have you looked at any other aliexpress saddles?
Aliexpress fake crap still crap. Bought one just to see $100.00 later on glue they use did not lat saddle falling apart. Never again this crap of aliexpress. Beleive me you get what you pay for CRAP
Definitely you get what you paid for. I think there are better options to spend the $100 on a traditional saddle. I also have the same problem with the glue but it is easy fix to glue it back on.😇💪
Do you have like to seller?
Thank you for the IP disclaimer. I really wish people would stop buying counterfeit goods. It's stealing
Some might argue that what the bike industry has been doing in recent year, pre, during and post covid, amounts to stealing as well, with their artificial supply issues and ridiculous pricing. It's just a saddle also... all pretty much the same shape... something to plant your ass on while cycling. The 3-d printed 'technology' is clearly not patented cause many brands are using it. Some healthy competition to incentivise the cycling industry to quit the madness (15000 dollar for a bike, 400 for a saddle, ...) and return to normal pricing. We should all applaud this
Sell the saddle if you can, just mark it as a replica. Some people might get used to the stickyness of it. If you are on a commuting bike you dont need to move around much.
Thanks for the idea. I got a refund from AliExpress after a bit of back and forth. I still use the bike for groups rides and training, so I personally prefer a decent saddle on it.