1980s Kashimax Aero...
Looking through my garage, I found the 1980s era Kashimax Aero saddle upon which I raced BMX in the 80s. I was quite amused to find an NJS stamp on the underside of the saddle, but I digress. Anyway, I'm contemplating putting it on my bike but I don't remember if it was comfortable or not. It's nylon without padding, so I know I won't be riding any centuries on it.
Anyone here use an older Kashimax Aero saddle? How's it ride after all these years? |
Its like these top ones? http://bluelug.jp/?mode=srh&keyword=SADDLE
Theyre not that bad IMO. |
It's more like this one...
http://www.labyfire.org/tim/kashimax.jpg ...because that's actually it. I suppose a picture in the first place would have been nice. :) |
Is your crotch made out of iron? Because that thing is for decoration only.
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Originally Posted by octopus magic
(Post 7121781)
Is your crotch made out of iron? Because that thing is for decoration only.
So... ...maybe my crotch isn't made of iron, but maybe it is all calloused from the years riding on that saddle. :) |
If you use it on longer rides and wear shorts/bibs with quality chamois the hardness of your saddle should never be a problem.
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sell it
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Originally Posted by jdms mvp
(Post 7122443)
sell it
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Because I want it!!
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Originally Posted by peabodypride
(Post 7122676)
Because I want it!!
But most importantly? It matches the color scheme of the bike! ;) Just kidding. |
Well, padding doesn't necessarily make a saddle more comfortable, and maybe the nylon flexes in the right places, so if that saddle happens to be the right shape for your particular ass/taint structure, then it might be ok.
But it probably isn't. There's really only one way to find out, though. |
I think saddle comfort has everything to do with saddle side and top profiles/contours with relation to an individual's butt shape and little to do with a material's density/hardness. If we went by this logic 1sqft cruiser seats with 5" of plush would be the "most comfortable."
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I still think it's funny that the only NJS part on my entire bicycle is a BMX saddle from the 80s. :)
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Originally Posted by iamtim
(Post 7121580)
It's more like this one...
http://www.labyfire.org/tim/kashimax.jpg ...because that's actually it. I suppose a picture in the first place would have been nice. :) |
I ride unpadded kashimax aero saddles on a couple of my bikes. They get kind of gruesome after 30 miles of sustained riding or so, but I love them for on-and-off riding around town. They handle inclement weather like a champ and are pretty comfortable for a skinny ******* like myself.
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iamtim, I presume you're riding the padded version? I used the padded version for 2 years on the road. Not a great saddle, but not bad either.
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Originally Posted by deathhare
(Post 7123283)
Thats the same saddle as the ones i posted a link too. :notamused:
:) What? |
Originally Posted by iamtim
(Post 7124159)
No... the one you pointed me to didn't say "Aero" underneath "Kashimax".
:) What? *KASHIMAX*aero bmx saddle(orange) 3,800円(税込3,990円) |
Originally Posted by deathhare
(Post 7126818)
I guess you didnt read it..
http://img09.shop-pro.jp/PA01043/561...ct/7727872.jpg VS. http://www.labyfire.org/tim/kashimax.jpg Mine says "Kashimax Aero" on it, yours says "Kashimax" on it. (Disclaimer: this is a totally pedantic dicussion and I'm only continuing it because I'm completely effing bored at work. Please do not read any anger or frustration into my replies. All in good fun.) |
I have no idea what youre talking about.
Your pic looks the same to me. :innocent: http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9269/kashimaxxr5.jpg |
looks exactly the same, just different branding. one might be a few years newer or soemthign.
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sell it because some hypebeasts out there will pay big bucks for that jam
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Originally Posted by deathhare
(Post 7126983)
I have no idea what youre talking about.
Your pic looks the same to me. :innocent: |
I have an even older plastic saddle -- a Cinelli Unicanitor track saddle that is original to my '71 Paramount. It is surprisingly comfortable, but I haven't ridden it for more than 5 miles at a time.
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/ima...ica_Seat_6.jpg |
Nope, sorry folks, I can't sell it. It just looks too darned good on my bike. :)
http://www.labyfire.org/tim/iamtim_mktt.jpg |
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