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In this video I review the RYET 135mm carbon saddle and Elita One lightweight carbon seatpost and compare them to my previous experience buying carbon cycling products from Aliexpress.
Link to saddle:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005006249187930.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.4b903nmI3nmINY&algo_pvid=e4706795-f095-46f0-a2a1-8e2830cf8d48&algo_exp_id=e4706795-f095-46f0-a2a1-8e2830cf8d48-2&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%221278%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2183.33%2131.57%21%21%21685.86%21259.83%21%402101c59517516404490607502ee161%2112000036464848765%21sea%21MX%213004785038%21X&curPageLogUid=0zWTrhuctCDO&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Link to seatpost (version 63D):
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007169663866.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.18.2daf59fbcXJ4Fq&algo_pvid=7965b6be-a2a4-41f7-9339-33c5aeb44098&algo_exp_id=7965b6be-a2a4-41f7-9339-33c5aeb44098-17&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%222601%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22orig_sl_item_id%22%3A%221005007169663866%22%2C%22orig_item_id%22%3A%221005008456368797%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2144.04%2120.26%21%21%21362.50%21166.75%21%402101c59517516405057881693ee180%2112000039685210593%21sea%21MX%213004785038%21X&curPageLogUid=3aruBjkeSBJw&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
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Bike part mentions in this video
RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon Saddle 135/143mm 105g Bike Saddle for MTB Gravel Road Bike Seat Cycling Parts
elitaone Carbon Seat post 27.2/30.9/31.6mm MTB/Road Bike seatpost 63D/65D
SaddleRYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon Saddle 135/143mm 105g Bike Saddle for MTB Gravel Road Bike Seat Cycling Parts
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer discusses a saddle from a company called Riot (likely a mispronunciation or typo of RYET) purchased from AliExpress. They compare it to their previous no-name carbon saddle, highlighting improvements in comfort and design. The new saddle features carbon rails, a forged carbon look, slight padding, and a prominent pressure relief channel. They note it's slightly heavier (112g vs 110g) but maintains good weight characteristics. The reviewer has tested it extensively on rough Mexican mountain roads over 1,500km and found it significantly improved comfort on long rides.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Completely carbon construction
- Carbon rails (7x9mm oval shaped)
- Fantastic forged carbon look
- Slight padding on top
- Prominent pressure relief channel
- Good weight (112g)
- Significantly improved comfort on long rides
- Performed well on rough mountain roads
- Excellent value for price
Cons
- Padding is mostly for show (since riders wear padded shorts anyway)
- Slightly heavier than previous saddle (112g vs 110g)
Key Points
- 135mm width
- Carbon rails (7x9mm oval shaped)
- Forged carbon appearance
- 112g weight
- Prominent pressure relief channel
- Tested over 1,500km on rough roads
- Available on AliExpress for €30-35
Seatpostelitaone Carbon Seat post 27.2/30.9/31.6mm MTB/Road Bike seatpost 63D/65D
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer discusses their experience with the elitaone Carbon Seat post, which they purchased from AliExpress. They highlight its quality, finishing, and the improvements over their previous seat post. The reviewer mentions using it for approximately 1,500 km on mountain roads in Mexico, which they consider a rigorous test of its durability and performance.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Fantastic finishing and quality comparable to more expensive brands
- Carbon fiber used for both parts in the clamping mechanism, preventing wear on the seat post
- Titanium hardware included right out of the box
- Continuous surface in the clamping mechanism for better stability and even force distribution
- Lightweight
- Performed well over 1,500 km on harsh mountain roads
Cons
- No specific cons mentioned, but the reviewer had issues with a previous seat post's clamping mechanism which this one addresses
Key Points
- Brand: elitaone
- Purchased from AliExpress
- Price: approximately €20-€25
- Carbon fiber construction
- Titanium hardware
- Continuous clamping surface for better stability
- Used for 1,500 km on mountain roads