Topeak Allay Racing Sport saddle
01-12-13, 11:13 AM
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Topeak Allay Racing Sport saddle
I got this saddle at a flea market over the summer, it was in incredible shape and since it was only $3 I grabbed it. Since I have decided to keep the Nishiki I figured it was time to upgrade some stuff and decided to throw this perch on it.
Has anyone had experience with these saddles, it looks very techy, but is it betamax techy. I know even as a post topper on a flip its worth $3 but is it worth keeping on my own bike?
Has anyone had experience with these saddles, it looks very techy, but is it betamax techy. I know even as a post topper on a flip its worth $3 but is it worth keeping on my own bike?
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How does it feel after a fifty mile ride?
01-12-13, 01:58 PM
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I got this saddle at a flea market over the summer, it was in incredible shape and since it was only $3 I grabbed it. Since I have decided to keep the Nishiki I figured it was time to upgrade some stuff and decided to throw this perch on it.
Has anyone had experience with these saddles, it looks very techy, but is it betamax techy. I know even as a post topper on a flip its worth $3 but is it worth keeping on my own bike?
Has anyone had experience with these saddles, it looks very techy, but is it betamax techy. I know even as a post topper on a flip its worth $3 but is it worth keeping on my own bike?
guess I am not as hip as thought. I think jive might be easier to figure out.
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01-12-13, 02:28 PM
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I've looked at them in the past, those are the ones with the built in air bladder i think, the idea being that you can make them as firm or soft as you like. I remember reading some reviews online and the results were mostly negative but anyone here will tell you that saddle choice is completely subjective, the only way to find out if it works for you is put it on the bike and ride.
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That saddle is nothing sought after. If it fits your backside and you like it, ride it, you're not leaving money on the table putting it on a POS flipper bike.
It's not like a Ti Swift sitting on a huffy.
It's not like a Ti Swift sitting on a huffy.
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