Microfiber covered seats
03-08-17, 02:44 AM
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im a fan of unpadded, matte carbon. with the right shape/structure it is every bit as comfortable or more than padded ones
03-08-17, 05:46 AM
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For grip and durability, also take a look at the Brooks Cambium line of saddles.
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/saddles.html?cat=6
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/saddles.html?cat=6
03-08-17, 06:56 AM
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If you tilt your saddle down to be like some of the pros you might want some grip on the saddle. If you adjust it like most sane beings you shouldn't be sliding off the nose.
03-08-17, 10:03 AM
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I really like Fabric's saddles, and have put Scoops on a couple bikes. The tiny bit of extra friction from the microfiber (feels and looks smooth) keeps me where I want to be in shorts that are otherwise pretty slippery.
They do creak a bit because of the design, but they are my go to saddle now.
They do creak a bit because of the design, but they are my go to saddle now.
03-08-17, 02:26 PM
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03-08-17, 04:08 PM
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03-09-17, 09:59 AM
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Microfiber can seal in the flavors. Just say no.
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