New Unicanitors (CMX)
04-12-15 | 01:20 AM
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New Unicanitors (CMX)
Hi all,
Anyone tried the new Unicanitor CMX?
I have the regular Unicanitor. I bought it just for fun and because of the classic look and the price. I was a bit scared though because there was no padding. After the first ride I was amazed at how comfortable it was! It seemes to flex in just the right spot, even on long road rides.
I'm tempted to try the CMX model but is there any noticable difference(shape, weight) on the regular model other than the small drillings?
Just to be clear, I'm not talking about the old ones from the 60s-80s, the repro ones from recent years.
Anyone tried the new Unicanitor CMX?
I have the regular Unicanitor. I bought it just for fun and because of the classic look and the price. I was a bit scared though because there was no padding. After the first ride I was amazed at how comfortable it was! It seemes to flex in just the right spot, even on long road rides.
I'm tempted to try the CMX model but is there any noticable difference(shape, weight) on the regular model other than the small drillings?
Just to be clear, I'm not talking about the old ones from the 60s-80s, the repro ones from recent years.
04-12-15 | 06:44 AM
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The CMX from the look of it is similar to the early non padded and very early covered Cinelli saddles, and looks similar to what Ottussi was doing with Brooks saddles.
Around 1971-72 the second shape came out, most often seen padded as a #2 , 3, 4.
Long long ago, I bought a raw plastic one as a winter saddle, not wanting to mess up my Ideale 90.
I found it comfortable. It stayed as it was lighter and no fuss.
My club mates gave me much grief as they would ask how I could ride such a thing for 100 miles.
I bought a Cinelli #3 For my second bike and liked that too, it also appeased the peanut gallery.
The two are different. Really depends on your personal sit bones as to what is better.
There are a few saddles I am not crazy about, the Turbo, Brooks Pro, Cinelli Volare, Concor, an intimate decision obviously.
Around 1971-72 the second shape came out, most often seen padded as a #2 , 3, 4.
Long long ago, I bought a raw plastic one as a winter saddle, not wanting to mess up my Ideale 90.
I found it comfortable. It stayed as it was lighter and no fuss.
My club mates gave me much grief as they would ask how I could ride such a thing for 100 miles.
I bought a Cinelli #3 For my second bike and liked that too, it also appeased the peanut gallery.
The two are different. Really depends on your personal sit bones as to what is better.
There are a few saddles I am not crazy about, the Turbo, Brooks Pro, Cinelli Volare, Concor, an intimate decision obviously.
06-12-18 | 09:04 AM
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Bumping an old thread because I recently decided to try one of these on my randonneuring bike on a couple rides that threatened to be very wet. It was a yellow one but, not liking the color, I covered it with black vinyl. More recently I decided to try a blue one:
Oddly, the yellow one is much more comfortable than the blue one!
Oddly, the yellow one is much more comfortable than the blue one!
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06-17-18 | 08:07 PM
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I have what I think is an original from the 70s, marked UNICANITOR BREVETTATA MADE IN ITALY which I use use on a commuter, it's very comfortable.
'71 Kool Lemon Schwinn Sports Tourer. I have since removed the rack, milk crate, and toe straps.
'71 Kool Lemon Schwinn Sports Tourer. I have since removed the rack, milk crate, and toe straps.
