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5 Cheap AliExpress Bike Parts, that have genuinely lasted!
The reviewer discusses their experience with the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle, highlighting its durability, comfort, and performance over extensive use.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Grippy top keeps the rider in place
- Seriously robust and durable
- No signs of degradation in the 3D printed rubber over time
- Price has dropped significantly since purchase
Cons
Key Points
- 3D printed carbon fiber construction
- Used for over 3,000 miles without issues
- Initially cost £70, now available for £30-50
I Put £248 Carbon Fibre Wheels on my Road Bike!
The reviewer discusses the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle, highlighting its affordability and performance. They note its 3D printed upper with honeycomb construction, full carbon fiber base, and carbon rails, which contribute to its lightweight and smart appearance. The reviewer is impressed with its comfort and performance, comparing it favorably to more expensive saddles.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Affordable price (£38)
- 3D printed upper with honeycomb construction
- Full carbon fiber base with carbon rails
- Lightweight
- Smart appearance
- Good comfort and performance
- Sustained comfort over long rides
- Pressure-reducing channel in the middle
- Available in two different widths
Cons
- Softness is uniform across the entire saddle, lacking zoned support
- Nose is slightly wider than preferred by the reviewer
- Carbon rails require a specific saddle clamp
Key Points
- 3D printed upper with honeycomb construction
- Full carbon fiber base
- Carbon rails
- Weight savings
- Pressure-reducing channel
- Available in two widths
Building The Fastest Chinese Road Bike | Full Review
The reviewer discusses their experience with the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle, highlighting its affordability, lightweight design, and comfort. They compare it to higher-end models and note its performance over 1500 km of use.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Affordable (around 50-65 Australian dollars)
- Lightweight (165 grams)
- Comfortable for long rides
- Carbon shell with 3D printed top
- Similar shape to the Specialized Pro Stealth saddle
- Good value for the price
Cons
- 3D printed top material is quite flexy, reviewer prefers it stiffer
- Top could be smoother, more like a traditional saddle
Key Points
- Weighs 165 grams
- Carbon shell with 3D printed top
- Used for 1500 km without issues
- Similar shape to Specialized Pro Stealth
Possibly the best value road bike ever built - Full parts and cost breakdown
The reviewer briefly mentions the RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon Fiber Hollow Comfortable Breathable MTB Gravel Road bike Cycling Seat Parts but does not provide detailed analysis.
AI-Summary
I've had the RYET Air Code with the carbon base for 8 months now, for me it's the most comfortable saddle I've ever had. I love it. after 8 months it is a bit dusty inside the holes, I need to give it a spray or something.
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Component Deals & Selection → 3D Printed Saddles
Are cheap AliExpress saddles as good as top-tier brands?
The reviewer discusses the RYET (spelled 'Riot' in the transcript) brand of saddles, specifically the Riot Ultimate and Riot Air Code models. They are described as cheap, high-quality, 3D printed TPU saddles available on AliExpress. The reviewer uses them in their clinic and states they are as good as, or better than, top-of-the-range specialized saddles. The Riot Air Code is noted for its similarity in shape to a Shimano Pro Stealth, but with superior 3D printed TPU material that is perfectly modulated for comfort and robustness. The Riot Ultimate is highlighted as a narrower option for riders with a narrow pelvis. Both are praised for their comfort, build quality, and value.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Really cheap (around $80-$90)
- Really good quality
- As good as top-of-the-range specialized saddles
- 3D printed TPU material is beautifully done
- Padding is perfect; not too hard, not too soft
- Very robust; doesn't crack
- Really well-made
- Extremely light
- More robust than a Shimano Pro Stealth
- The TPU material is perfectly modulated with the density bang on
- Longevity is good; never seen one break
- Highly recommended for specific rider types
- Now being stocked with legitimate western distribution
Cons
Key Points
- Brand is RYET (referred to as 'Riot')
- Available on AliExpress
- Models discussed: Riot Ultimate and Riot Air Code
- 3D printed TPU material
- Carbon rail versions with 7x9 rails are available
- Also come in chromoly rail and plastic rail variants
- Riot Air Code is a broad, flat-back seat with a broad nose and massive central channel cutout
- Good for people who rotate their pelvis forward and bear weight along their paranium
- Riot Ultimate is generally narrower than the Air Code
- Good for people with a narrow pelvis (sitbone dimensions around 115-120mm or narrower)
- The plastic shell/chromoly rail variants are around $40
- The 3D printed model is about 10-20% more comfortable
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