Gromit Posted September 21, 2009 Share I bought a Giant Anthem X1 about 4 months back and was happy to see it was shipped with a Fizik Gobi saddle as I have only heard good things about it. I initially had nothing but praise for the saddle, I even recommended it to a few mates. All was fine until my ride this past weekend was ruined by a break right through the saddle. http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t309/GromitZA/SP_A0157-1.jpg Thankfully the bike including its saddle is still under warranty. What worries me though is that a brief chat with the shop assistant revealed that this is a common problem and they alone have returned over 5 of the "manganese rail' versions. Has anyone else had any problems with these saddles? Obviously they are going to replace it with the same saddle and I really don't want this to happen again. I also don't feel that after spending R26k on a bike that I should have to replace the saddle with a more "robust" make/model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techguy Posted September 21, 2009 Share Why not phone Ant Nash and speak to him first?...Instead of getting 2nd hand info from a shop assistant go to the source, if there is a genuine problem he'll sort it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 21, 2009 Share I gather Ant Nash is the importer/agent for the Fizik range? Do you have his contact details please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 21, 2009 Share Why not phone Ant Nash and speak to him first?...Instead of getting 2nd hand info from a shop assistant go to the source' date=' if there is a genuine problem he'll sort it out...[/quote'] Seems as if this is a common problem and that the saddle will be replaced, it just means a week without riding (or a loan unit from the LBS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted September 21, 2009 Share My 2 cents, I was in the market for a saddle, and ended up with a selle italia, but a gobi was i the running. Spoke to the agents here in JHB and the were FANTASTIC. They sent a trial saddle to a bike shop for me, and gave such good service and advice. So for what its worth give them a call, Im sure they will sort it out, based on my experiences anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The expat cyclist Posted September 21, 2009 Share I have a Fizik Gobi on my GT - ALLMOST one year old...And it is still going strong. My 2c worth - saddles don't just "break". They are not "shock absorbers". So when you sit when you are suppose to stand, it might break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockhouse Posted September 21, 2009 Share This is not specific to you Gromit, but in general terms do saddles have weight limits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brussel Posted September 21, 2009 Share Ant Nash was very very helpful and replaced mine...also off an Anthem X1 and it broke similarly to yours although not all the way through. I broke an Aliante too which Ant also replaced. I like the feel of the saddles, but I'll be honest I would not buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 21, 2009 Share I have a Fizik Gobi on my GT - ALLMOST one year old...And it is still going strong. My 2c worth - saddles don't just "break". They are not "shock absorbers". So when you sit when you are suppose to stand' date=' it might break![/quote'] I think I would have had a sore a$$ if this was the case. I just got off my bike to climb a steep section of a trial and noticed the break on the saddle. I did contact the agents and they have agreed to replace the saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarradVZ Posted September 21, 2009 Share My Gobi is awesome but it's got K:ium rails (whatever the hell that means). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium Rocket Posted September 22, 2009 Share Now been using a Gobi for about 5 years now, basically since they entered the market. When my original model started sagging (not broken, now on kid's bike), I replaced it with the new Gobi XM is more rigid and seems better built. The cover peeled off the XM within 2 weeks; it was replaced by my LBS, no quibbles. Had this one for >2 years now, including 2 Epics. Definitely the most predominant saddle at the Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted September 22, 2009 Share I had a selle italia that the body broke. wont buy a carbon base/body saddle again. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werner Kotze Posted September 22, 2009 Share Seems like all the saddles braking are on Giant bikes?? maybe its not the saddle but the bike!! Not absorbing all it should!! I have had a gobi on my trek DS for the last 2 years and still the best saddle in the world!! Go GOBI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 23, 2009 Share I see the new 2010 Anthems come with a Fizik Tundra, so the Anthem/Gobi might just be a bad match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBjunky Posted September 23, 2009 Share My Gobi XM hasn't given me any problems (touch wood). I am loving the saddle. Would recommend it to anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 23, 2009 Share My Gobi XM hasn't given me any problems (touch wood). I am loving the saddle. Would recommend it to anyone! I love the saddle as well, I am hoping that they are going to replace it with the titanium version (more rigid). What bike do you ride? It is definitely starting to look like a problem with the combination of the Anthem and the Gobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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