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Picked up the Mixed 5D saddle recently. I have about 100 miles on it this week and I gotta say, this thing is awesome!
I don’t have any rides over 2 hours on it yet but I don’t see longer rides being a problem, although it is slightly firmer than I usually prefer, it’s shaped just about perfectly for my build and riding posture.
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Component Deals & Selection → chinese carbon saddles
I Tried 5 AliExpress Bike Products – Deal or Disaster?
The reviewer examines the MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle, noting its low price and lightweight design but expressing concerns about the finish quality and durability.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very cheap (under £20)
- Full carbon construction
- Extremely lightweight
- Some users swear by the shaping
Cons
- Poor finish quality (visible imperfections at cover/carbon junction)
- Messy bonding of rails into shell
- Does not inspire confidence for rough use
- Compared unfavorably to higher-end saddles
Key Points
- 143mm width
- 135g weight
- Intended for road/MTB use
- Mixed user opinions reported
I Built a Full Carbon AliExpress Gravel Bike for Under £1000!
The MIXED Full Carbon Fiber 5D Ultra Pack Light Weight Bike Saddle 143mm 135g for Road MTB Mountain Bicycle Carbon Seats is not mentioned in this video.
AI-Summary
Are cheap AliExpress saddles as good as top-tier brands?
The reviewer discusses the MIXED 5D saddle as one of three AliExpress saddles they use in their clinic. They describe it as extremely light and specifically recommend it for people with incredibly narrow pelvises and sitbone dimensions under 100mm. The saddle features a very flexible carbon shell, a massive rise at the rear, and tremendous clearance on the wings, making it good for riders who rotate their pelvis forward. However, they note the padding is not as good as 3D printed alternatives and that it is a bit delicate, having snapped on the inside edge from bearing weight on the front.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Extremely, extremely light
- Good for people with incredibly narrow pelvises and narrow sitbone dimensions (sub 100mm)
- Has a massive rise at the rear
- Tremendous clearance on the wings
- Good for inner groin/glutial fold rub clearance
- Really narrow through the front and midsection, flares out at the rear
- Really good for specific, narrow-hipped riders
- Cheap (around $45)
Cons
- Padding is not as good as the 3D printed saddles
- A little bit delicate
- Has snapped through the inside edge from bearing weight on the front (not from crashes)
Key Points
- Brand: MIXED 5D
- Source: AliExpress
- Extremely light weight
- Flexible carbon shell
- Massive rise at the rear
- Narrow through the front and midsection, flares at the rear
- Good for sitbone dimensions under 100mm
- Price: around $45
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