Originally Posted by
CliffordK
But, I have to agree, I do dislike putting a false name/trademark on any component, saddles, frames, etc. In many cases, not necessarily dangerous, just false advertising.
Originally Posted by
TimothyH
Having said that, there is nothing to say that a counterfeit saddle won't last forever. I'm sure there are some fine counterfeit saddles, aircraft parts and pharmaceuticals being used all over the world today. I choose to avoid them to the extent that it is possible, that's all.
Agree with both of these. I'd never knowingly buy a counterfeit, never buy one that raised all sorts of red flags, but the OP now has it in his possession for free. One should be able to look at a saddle fairly easily and determine if the construction is up to par safety-wise, after all bikes come with no-name Chinese saddles that cost far less than this every day without issue.