dampening from carbon shell/rail saddle worth the extra money?
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dampening from carbon shell/rail saddle worth the extra money?
I went to go buy a saddle today and was ready to buy the fizik arione carbon braided for $250 bucks. Mainly because i have a gift card that i got for Christmas and the lbs doesnt really have anything else i want. After looking the regular fizik arione (no carbon shell and ti rails) was on sale for 90 bucks. I live in a really flat area so wieght savings arn't really that important. But if there is going to be more dampening with the carbon i will spring for that, if not i'll go with the non-carbon version. So is there going to be a significant decress in dampening with the carbon rails and shell? Or should i just save the extra 150 to spend on some shorts or put towards an edge 305? thanks in advance.
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I doubt you'll be able to feel the difference, it's all just a gimic, seriously.
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Originally Posted by mezza
Yeah, its a gimmick. Just get something thats gonna be comfy...
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Originally Posted by slvoid
I doubt you'll be able to feel the difference
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Originally Posted by FIVE ONE SIX
i'm sure he'll feel the difference... when the carbon rails snap...
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Originally Posted by KevinTX
Is that really a problem? I weigh 162lbs and was told i wouldnt have an issue with that.
and some manufacturers have weight limits on titanium axle pedals, and some don't. do you think they use different types of titanium? more importantly, are you willing to put your own personal safety at risk to find out? just to drop about 1 ounce...
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Originally Posted by FIVE ONE SIX
some manufacturers have weight limits on titanium axle pedals, and some don't. do you think they use different types of titanium?
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In a word? No.
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Originally Posted by FIVE ONE SIX
i'm sure he'll feel the difference... when the carbon rails snap...