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Re: Flite ti padding question

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  1. Well, the ice finally cleared up today and I was able to get 45 minutes
    of spinning in at the local wetlands. I'd been hesitant of even the
    hint of padding on the Flite, but because of it's extreme flat nature,
    it pressed less against the bits than my Prestige.

    Very comfy, fits my butt perfectly.

    The cutaway nature is fantatic for those of us that have big thighs, No
    more rub or at least less off it. The narrow nose is nice for
    positioning yourself back on after standing, it's like a needle
    threader.

    Still getting used to the squarish rear and figuring out how much of it
    I can use, but for the first time ever, I rode a new saddle without
    stopping and making adjustments.

    I could tour on this damn thing.

    10/10

    I've spent $100 on a saddle before and $4, but this $2 Flite beats them
    all. Too bad I'll most likely pay full price for the next one. :P

  2. "landotter" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    Well, the ice finally cleared up today and I was able to get 45 minutes
    of spinning in at the local wetlands. I'd been hesitant of even the
    hint of padding on the Flite, but because of it's extreme flat nature,
    it pressed less against the bits than my Prestige.

    Very comfy, fits my butt perfectly.

    The cutaway nature is fantatic for those of us that have big thighs, No
    more rub or at least less off it. The narrow nose is nice for
    positioning yourself back on after standing, it's like a needle
    threader.

    Still getting used to the squarish rear and figuring out how much of it
    I can use, but for the first time ever, I rode a new saddle without
    stopping and making adjustments.

    I could tour on this damn thing.

    10/10

    I've spent $100 on a saddle before and $4, but this $2 Flite beats them
    all. Too bad I'll most likely pay full price for the next one. :P

    The older flites sagged over time. My first one sagged badly, but I didn't
    notice until I got a new one for a second bike.
    My latest bike has a flite TT saddle and this is a very firm saddle.

    Peter

  3. vesel said:

    The older flites sagged over time. My first one sagged badly, but I didn't
    notice until I got a new one for a second bike.
    My latest bike has a flite TT saddle and this is a very firm saddle.

    This one's not "saggy" at all, and it's a '93. The shell and leather
    are perfect. I've had a few more rides on it, and I'm totally sold.
    It's soft to the touch, but supportive under load.

    Do you mean saggy in the sense that the nylon shell degrades?!

  4. In article <[email hidden]>,
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    Quoted message said:

    Do you mean saggy in the sense that the nylon shell degrades?!

    Or the seat rails bend and cause the sag in the middle.
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    Alex

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