Goodbadugly Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 Your saddlebag's strapping clearly overstressed the rails, causing the nose insert to split apart. User error - no warranty. HmmmIf a 300g saddlebag can overstress saddle rails, I would not bet my backside on such a saddle.
MTB-More Posted June 8, 2018 Author Posted June 8, 2018 You are welcome . Mine was a 155 Thanks anyways. Really do appreciate the offer. Out of interest why aren't you using yours?
FirstV8 Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 Thanks anyways. Really do appreciate the offer. Out of interest why aren't you using yours?I use a slightly wider saddle with more padding . Fizik 180 wide
Patchelicious Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 HmmmIf a 300g saddlebag can overstress saddle rails, I would not bet my backside on such a saddle.I think it might be more of a fact that a nice seat found a moonbag strapped to its back against it own wishes, and morals, and deciding that self detonation was the only honorable way out.
Goodbadugly Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 I think it might be more of a fact that a nice seat found a moonbag strapped to its back against it own wishes, and morals, and deciding that self detonation was the only honorable way out.Kinda like waking up in the morning with your arm around a grot-otter. Rather bite off your arm and skedaddle than chancing waking her by pulling your arm out.
Shebeen Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 http://www.989sportsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jim-american-pie-kommt-zu-schnell.gif
s14phoenix Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 Warranty void - Bike was not equipped with SWAT box for required luggage. Seriously though - was considering going to a carbon rail from Ti but now I am not so sure....
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 Just as a side note. That looks more like a Power comp saddle.SW Power saddle has carbon shell and rails.
RocknRolla Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 sorry about the slow uptake... ignition was delayed.
jcza Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 Shout if you’re interested in buying a Power Saddle. I have one for sale, done one ride. Bikehub special R1000. Color blackWidth 143mmPower Comp
mazambaan Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Don't follow cycling lore too literally. "Time in the saddle" actually means "Time ON the saddle". Sorry man, could not resist.
MTB-More Posted June 12, 2018 Author Posted June 12, 2018 Don't follow cycling lore too literally. "Time in the saddle" actually means "Time ON the saddle". Sorry man, could not resist. Yea but "Tits" sound a lot better than "Tots"
MTB-More Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 Ok so an Update on my "Exploding" saddleSpez came back to me about 2 weeks ago with the follwing report. I'm doing a summed up version of the 2 page report.Warranty Declined Reason Given: Upon inspection the damage to the nose end of the saddle shows no signs of crash damage,but some form of external impact is present, this will cause the product’s carbon reinforced shell to fail.Warranty Decline Reason: Damage or failure due to accident, collision, crash, misuse, abuse, or neglect. So I asked Spez the day after if they could explain the "external impact" as stated as I was sitting on the saddle when it broke. 2 weeks later no responce yet... Seems like sitting on a saddle implies "external impact" and will void all warranty constituting misuse, abuse, or neglect as per their warranty policy.
Patchelicious Posted July 6, 2018 Posted July 6, 2018 Ok so an Update on my "Exploding" saddle Spez came back to me about 2 weeks ago with the follwing report. I'm doing a summed up version of the 2 page report.Warranty Declined Reason Given: Upon inspection the damage to the nose end of the saddle shows no signs of crash damage,but some form of external impact is present, this will cause the product’s carbon reinforced shell to fail.Warranty Decline Reason: Damage or failure due to accident, collision, crash, misuse, abuse, or neglect. So I asked Spez the day after if they could explain the "external impact" as stated as I was sitting on the saddle when it broke. 2 weeks later no responce yet... Seems like sitting on a saddle implies "external impact" and will void all warranty constituting misuse, abuse, or neglect as per their warranty policy. To be honest, an "exploding saddle" would raise eyebrows at any manufacturers warranty department.
MTB-More Posted July 6, 2018 Author Posted July 6, 2018 Sorry for double post. Just got the following responce Hi XXX, I trust you are well. In laymen terms, if you drive through a pothole with a 17/18/19 " car wheel at speed, the chances are you will buckle, crack the rim.This isn't due to the product being faulty, this is due to accident, collision, crash, misuse, abuse, or neglect as highlighted.If the riders full body weigh is seated and rides through a hole in the road, the chances are the saddle will indeed break. A saddle can only withstand so much external force as its designed to be a lightweight product, and after this it will fail as you can there is only so much material on the nose end of the saddle.We are able to offer a better price on his saddle of choice moving forward, as accidents do happen. Kind Regards xxxxxxxxxxxxSpecialized Bicycles AfricaRider Care Bolded the important part. Seem like normal use breaking a saddle voids warranty. Seems legit
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