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12-05-10 | 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chico1st

I agree that the springs are more for uprights...
but the guys argument was that springs cause the angle of the seat to change based on the amount of weight on the seat.
This is because of the amount of load on the springs changing...also apparently after ~1000km the springs become mushier... I couldnt argue with him.

do you guys not beleive in this?

The springs can be tightened and/or replaced. The only saddle I have that I have noticed any shifting due to springs is on the wider B66/67 which is used on a very upright bicycle so it is carrying maximum weight. Also on that bike I don't spin as fast.

Aaron

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