Road Cycling - Fi'zi:k Aliante - Carbon or Ti?

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Teski
09-09-03, 03:22 PM
Hey there -

I've decided to pickup an Aliante based on recommendations here and on roadbikereview.com. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth the $40 - $50 more to go with the Carbon rails over the Titanium. Any info or opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Teski

flat tire
09-09-03, 03:25 PM
I have an alliante with titanium rails. Carbon rails will not fit all seatposts and I see no advantage for them. I decided to save the extra money and just get the titanium rails. No remorse at all. The seat is comfortable, but it does put a little pressure near my hamstrings due to its wide back end.
ImprezaDrvr
09-09-03, 03:35 PM
I've got the carbon; I think it rides differently than the ti railed saddle, but that doesn't mean that it's better for everyone. The wider rear of it fits me better; it's not as round at the end as some other saddles out there that have been very uncomfy for me. That said, I'd go carbon (obviously, since I did).

Waldo
09-09-03, 10:56 PM
Carbon will definitely yield a different ride than the ti saddle; however, there is a 180 lb. weight limit for the carbon-railed version (don't know if that is relevent to you but wanted to make sure you were aware of this).
Teski
09-09-03, 11:19 PM
Thanks for the replies so far.

Waldo - I wasn't aware of the weight limit, but I'm okay at 170. Do you have a recommendation on the difference in the feel? I assume it's the same as when I was deciding between the Carbon Trek frame and the Ti Lemond frame? I prefered the Carbon Trek.

Teski
Teski
09-10-03, 07:44 PM
Anybody else with insight into the Carbon vs. Ti rails? I'm heading to my LBS tomorrow for the purchase.

Thanks,

Teski
TimB
09-11-03, 04:04 AM
I've the carbon railled version.
It's just lighter than the Ti railled verson.
I think the Ti rails are more flexy so could probably give more comfort on longer rides.
Waldo
09-11-03, 08:45 AM
^
What Tim said. Ti rails on a saddle do give you a bit of extra flex, though carbon will give you a bit of vibration dampening.
ImprezaDrvr
09-11-03, 08:59 AM
I'm 180, or a little more, and the carbon's fine after about 1000 miles. I honestly believe that the difference in the ride between carbon and ti rails is going to be tiny. We're not talking about the difference between a carbon and ti frame. You're not going to lose either way.