Originally Posted by
Beerope
Let me clear things up...I'm talking about something like a replica fizik saddle that cost $20. Would it be okay to run these?
from a rational, practical, considered point of view...why wouldnt they?
a saddle consists of rails that clamp to the post upon which a supporting surface sits. what might you imagine the point of potential failure be?
anyway, long time ago, when my favored saddle was the classic selle flite, i spent some $$$ for selle san marco aspide carbon. unpadded. looked cool and was ultra light. but hurt my damn ass so much i gave it away with the sell of a bike.
recently i picked up biking again and none of my saddles felt good except a $$$$$ brooks swift ti. rode a while until i got my ass hardened to it. then on a whim bought a minimalist unpadded carbon piece from china. rode on that and damn if it wasnt just as, if not more, comfortable...... for 1/10th of the price and 1/4th of the weight
theres no point to this story ......except what might you worry about 'oem' saddle?