Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Anyone try Velo or Vader seats?

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Hypertek
09-08-10, 04:32 PM
Just looking to get a cheap seat to get my bike up and running. I see that some of the vader seats are knock offs of some higher end seats.
Theres a guy on local craigslist selling the velo seats for $15.
velo makes 80% of manufacturer spec seats. when they're good they're awesome.
xavier853
09-08-10, 05:53 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/xavier853/0908001951.jpg
crispyblunts
09-08-10, 11:35 PM
my windsor hour came stock with a velo seat. it's a very basic seat, not especially comfortable but also no real complaints about it. if it's cheap and new I don't see it causing any problems for you down the road.
crackrocksteady
09-09-10, 06:16 PM
we have loads of Velo seats in the co-op, they all are pretty comfortable from my experience.
AngryScientist
09-09-10, 08:18 PM
as mentioned, look under 90% of seemingly "no name" seats and they are actually made by velo. i have one on a beater fixed gear bike that i lock-up, while i probably wouldnt want to ride centuries on it, its fine for shorter trips. the build quality is certainly more than adequate.
I just got one of those vaders off ebay for like $15. It got here before my crankset so i havent had a chance to actually try it besides just sitting on it on the frame and pretending...
Seems at first glance maybe only a little bit better than what it costs... it'll work, but i doubt it'll be amazing. (I'll update more once I actually get to ride the thing)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs426.snc4/46908_469017577867_700442867_6763761_7440561_n.jpg
Hypertek
09-09-10, 09:28 PM
thanks for the replies.. I ended up ordering this brown Velo, Looks pretty good, has a classy look for it, should be perfect for my schwinn that I am building up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VELO-FIXIE-TRACK-FIXED-GEAR-BICYCLE-SADDLE-SEAT-BROWN-/190440501856?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c57237260
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