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Saddle question (Fabric Scoop)

Old 04-19-19, 08:39 PM
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Saddle question (Fabric Scoop)

I've been reading great things about the Fabric Scoop and was thinking of getting the Shallow. But the narrowest it comes in is 142mm. Is there something similar that comes a little narrower? I think I am more in the 135 range.
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Old 04-19-19, 08:53 PM
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The Fabric Line Elite/Race comes in 134mm wide. I have one.
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Thank you, that looks like it might be perfect! I'm going to remeasure my sitbones just to double-check since I haven't measured, and have been on the same saddle, for a year or so now.
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
The Fabric Line Elite/Race comes in 134mm wide. I have one.
I had one that gave me blisters. The left rail was longer than the other so it mounted lopsided.

Since they are mostly mail order, I’d suggest buying from a place with easy returns. Measure and eyeball it before even unpacking it too.

Great design but the quality control is lacking.
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Interesting, I've read almost entirely good things about their QC.

Re-measured my sitbones, around 110 to maybe as wide as 115, so it looks like the 134mm Line is probably the best bet for me. Thanks Doc.

edit: Although it's less clear from the FAQ on Fabric's site:

Those with sit bones of 100mm or less choose the 134mm (just the Line saddle)
-Those with sit bones over 100mm to 135mm, choose the Scoop or Line wide (except the Scoop Women’s Gel)
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Mine was a torture device. I assumed the problem was just me, but a possible quality control issue might explain why my experiences differ from those of so many.

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I own four Fabric Scoop saddles including an Ultimate on my gravel bike.

They are the most comfortable saddles I've owned and none had manufacturing defects.


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Read a handful of reviews mentioning the Scoop Pro was a bit more compliant than the Ultimate, so that's what I recently purchased (Shallow model) for the gravel bike.
Plus its only a few grams heavier.

First ride felt real comfy. Nice bit of flex in the rear.

My old ti Toupe feels like a clunky slab of plastic compared to it.
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Originally Posted by timothyh
they are the most comfortable saddles i've owned
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