Carbon Saddle Too Slippery
11-10-16, 11:02 PM
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Carbon Saddle Too Slippery
I have a carbon saddle that is awesomely light, but it is so smooth and slippery, my butt slides all over it. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you deal with it?
Thanks!
Alan
Thanks!
Alan
11-11-16, 06:56 AM
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Sand it or velcro - both work fine
11-11-16, 07:27 AM
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Don't neglect tilt adjustment...a slight forward tilt on a grumpy saddle might not cause you to slide forward, but on a slippery one, dead level may be more important.
11-11-16, 07:35 AM
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Loctite?
11-11-16, 08:14 AM
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Get a covered saddle. Being a weigtht weenie isn't all it's cracked up to be!
11-11-16, 08:15 AM
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11-11-16, 08:41 AM
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You might take it to a cobbler or somewhere like that and get a single layer of thin leather glued on it.
11-11-16, 09:11 AM
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I haven't had that be a problem. You might revisit your fit in terms of reach, saddle height and saddle tilt.
11-11-16, 09:35 AM
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11-11-16, 10:19 AM
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Carbon paste is the obvious answer.
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11-11-16, 10:24 AM
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ETA I just did an image search and turned up this: https://www.roadbikereview.com/review...ay-2-the-women
Read the explanation under the photo.
11-11-16, 10:27 AM
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11-11-16, 10:29 AM
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Make a leather cover.. it will be like a Cinelli Unicanitor II ... [ for the youngsters, a Picture]
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11-11-16, 10:32 AM
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This will take care of the problem:
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11-11-16, 10:47 AM
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This seems to me like misplaced priorities. The number one function of the seat, handlebars and pedals are to support the engine of the bicycle and transmit power. Making choices that compromise the engine to save weight? Kinda like putting sloppy engine mounts in a Formula 1.
If you like the shape of the seat, take it to a cobbler and ask him to cover it with thin leather. (Finding that cobbler may be a challenge. It is a dying art.) Or do it yourself. A good leather outfit should be able to help.
Ben
If you like the shape of the seat, take it to a cobbler and ask him to cover it with thin leather. (Finding that cobbler may be a challenge. It is a dying art.) Or do it yourself. A good leather outfit should be able to help.
Ben
11-11-16, 11:33 AM
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I've been mulling over a new Selle SMP saddle, to replace my old Lite 209. Full Carbon Lite vs. Forma w/ Carbon rails. Same exact saddle except the Forma is +55 grams and has a leather cover, and costs $350 less. Seems like a no brainer.