Traveler Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 I am a complete Fabric Scoop fan, have tried a number of very nice saddles. But the Fabric serves me best - as all know when it works well you do not change. Was lucky to have tested the Spez Power and Ride Farr, finding them comfortable. Then saw that Ryder has a similar wide shorty saddle. Has anybody had experience with the Ryder Force saddle? https://www.rydercycling.co.za/ryder-products/saddles/swift-2-0-saddle-324-detail Thought it could be an interesting option for riders on a budget. DieselnDust 1
DieselnDust Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Bought one a month ago for my indoor training bike. Superb piece of kit. It's comfortable and it doesn't give me numb nuts. So I'm happy I spent R350 on something that works as well as a unit costing x 10 that amount. I'll buy another Traveler, ChrisF, Swany05 and 3 others 6
Mongoose! Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Bought one a month ago for my indoor training bike. Superb piece of kit. It's comfortable and it doesn't give me numb nuts. So I'm happy I spent R350 on something that works as well as a unit costing x 10 that amount. I'll buy anotherFor R350 I also want one. Where can I buy one?
Vetseun Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) For R350 I also want one. Where can I buy one?By Jean. Vriend van my het een gekoop. Paar 150km rides met hom gedoen. Baie Happy Edited May 25, 2019 by Vetseun Mongoose! and Traveler 2
Vetplant Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 For R350 I also want one. Where can I buy one?I got mine for my IDT two weeks ago from Cycles United Online, price was good and I adjusted to it quickly. Very good value for money, although you can see in the trimming and finish they did cut some corners in comparison to Spez. So will look out of place on a S-works, but perfect for the pain cave or triathlon monstrosity. Try it. DieselnDust 1
Vetseun Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) A friend of mine got one. He has done some distance with it and is very happy. If you compare it side by side to a Spez saddle, on looks, you really dont see a major difference. But I am sure that the Spez fans will quickly explain the differences that warrant a R2.5k price tag vs R350.00. Edited May 25, 2019 by Vetseun Vukile Mnyande, Traveler and ZoroCPT 3
Vetplant Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 A friend of mine got one. He has done some distance with it and is very happy. If you compare it side by side to a Spez saddle, on looks, you really dont see a major difference. But I am sure that the Spez fans will quickly explain the differences that warrant a R2.5k price tag vs R350.00..That price difference is a hard sell. But hey, I see 2nd hand bikes in the classifieds for R140k plus... surely people who have enough disposable income to buy that won't mind a R2.5k saddle.
bullet77 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 They are comfy but more flexible than my Spez Power which cost R1400, Spez replaced mine with a new one when it developed a creak.
Pulse Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I think I’ll get one for my commuter. Are they only available in 145mm width? seven 1
i24 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) I got one for my steel bike. The size was about right for me. The shape is good and it is comfortable but the padding is very thin. After a few hours it gets a bit hard. I am not sure if the Spez original has more padding? Edited May 25, 2019 by i24
DieselnDust Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I think I’ll get one for my commuter. Are they only available in 145mm width?I think that is the width. Will confirm when I get home
DieselnDust Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I got one for my steel bike. The size was about right for me. The shape is good and it is comfortable but the padding is very thin. After a few hours it gets a bit hard.I am not sure if the Spez original has more padding?The pad on the ryder is actually quite thick and the shell is nice and flexible which is what makes it comfortable. I'm waiting for the ryder full sus mtb Vetplant and Traveler 2
DieselnDust Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I think that is the width. Will confirm when I get home it is between 145mm and 150mm wide at the broadest section
AllAboutRides Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 FYI - Ryder Force Saddle on the left, Specialized Power Expert on the right. No difference at all. Been riding the force saddle for 1 year now. Duane_Bosch, bullet77, Hairy and 1 other 4
bullet77 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 I have one on my HT and it's fine. Will have to see how long it lasts.
Fat Boab Posted October 1, 2019 Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) I see Cycles United Online are selling for R499. Anyone know of a cheaper price online. Edit: Bike Addict have it for R295. Edited October 1, 2019 by Fat Boab AllAboutRides 1
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