dnpaha
03-20-08, 09:37 PM
Is there any weight restictions for this saddle since it has Ti rails?
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Specialized Toupe weight issues?
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Mr. Beanz
03-20-08, 09:52 PM
Never used one but do have 2 Terry Fly saddles with ti rails. I'm anywhere from 220- 245 lbs. Put 13,0000 miles on one of them with no problems. I was worried about the ti after many of the horror stories I've heard, but no problems.
My wife rides a lady's Specialized Dolce with cro-mo rails. She weighs much less than I but still an Athena. Her crom-mo rails broke under her weight. I was shocked but Specialized did replace it no Q's asked. I was really surpised that it broke though!
My wife rides a lady's Specialized Dolce with cro-mo rails. She weighs much less than I but still an Athena. Her crom-mo rails broke under her weight. I was shocked but Specialized did replace it no Q's asked. I was really surpised that it broke though!
Ray Dockrey
03-20-08, 10:54 PM
I have the Alias which has hollow titanium rails and I have had no issues. I am down to 286 as of this morning.
v1k1ng1001
03-20-08, 11:06 PM
I have a toupe.
From what I hear the frame of the toupe will give way before the rails.
From what I hear the frame of the toupe will give way before the rails.
aliensporebomb
03-22-08, 10:28 PM
I've had one since last year - about 700 miles on it thus far.
My weight has held steady between 173 and 180 pounds - I've read some
people who were in excess of 200 pounds had issues but your mileage may
vary.
Check the reviews over at roadbikereview on this saddle too.
My weight has held steady between 173 and 180 pounds - I've read some
people who were in excess of 200 pounds had issues but your mileage may
vary.
Check the reviews over at roadbikereview on this saddle too.
cblack3
03-22-08, 11:24 PM
I have one with about 2000 miles on it. Weight stays between 260-275 and have had no issues with it.
.Cole
03-23-08, 09:55 AM
Over the last year I went from 220 to 180 and rode 13k miles on my touple, plus alot of trainer miles.