At the beginning of the video I wasn't sure what to expect. Glad I stayed for the whole video. Most of the riders or the community I know here in Japan is a little bit snob or elitist and always they are referring to this "knock off " as cheap in a bad quality way. I know most of the brand advertise the products to get full payment from us but I'm really glad there's some people like you who can give an honest opinion or review focused more in performance than just price. Great video
I have both the specialized and the ec90 one. What i can say about the knock off product is that it’s a hit or miss. Mine started coming apart after 60km
I bought this seat thinking I would save money but the sharp edge all the way around was terrible, it was flimsy and cheaply made. I paid $26 for it with shipping on Amazon but as soon as noticed the edge issue I returned it and bought a like new Ergon SRX3 seat for same price on ebay! Don't waste your money on this seat, grab a quality brand seat on ebay.
If that is an accurate sit bone width 168 is more appropriate by formula. Remember that is always just rule of thumb. I am a big guy 270 with wide sit bones I ride 155 on most saddles and some that are 143 felt great. Personal opinion don't go wider than 155 when I did peddling suffered and my hips started to bother me.
Moving your hands too much as we all try to follow and get a close look at the saddles. Also volume too low maybe invest in a mic... just some honest feedback
Thanks for the review! You might lose the music in background while you are talking. It is quite distracting and not necessary.
Thank you so much! This is the kind of pro-consumer research we need more of in the cycling world. Keep up the great work!
At the beginning of the video I wasn't sure what to expect. Glad I stayed for the whole video. Most of the riders or the community I know here in Japan is a little bit snob or elitist and always they are referring to this "knock off " as cheap in a bad quality way. I know most of the brand advertise the products to get full payment from us but I'm really glad there's some people like you who can give an honest opinion or review focused more in performance than just price. Great video
Great comparison 👍My sit bones measure right at about 120 mm. EC90 143 (145 mm) should be appropriate.
If you apply a thin layer of grease on the rails when you install them it will prevent corrosion and ensure a secure attachment to the seatpost.
Great idea!
Are we talking about grease or like WD40?
I typically use marine grease for bicycles as I live near salt water. But yes, something heavy that won't wash away easily.
@@scottotrauma thank you sir!
But do you apply it on the whole rail?
I've got ec90 on my bike rides exactly same if not better as specialized only 8 times cheaper
Pretty solid value from EC90!
Good videos don't need background music. 👍🏿
Nice review.
So, EC90 very value for money huh? I'll try it on my folding bike
Hey! Hope you enjoy it! Seem to be a solid value brand option for the price conscious. Let me know how it works!
I prefer to use no saddle as long as seat tube is properly lubercated. You should see my speed bump game...mad skills
Ouchie.
Ahahah so you are one of those uh? 😏
ohh dear god...
Poor seat post
Gey!!
I have both the specialized and the ec90 one. What i can say about the knock off product is that it’s a hit or miss. Mine started coming apart after 60km
Cant disagree on quality being hit or miss. Luckily I'm still using this saddle on a CX bike and it's still holding up for me!
It came from the same factory.. just the brand printing on it.. usually all OEM
Love to hear myself talk.
Nice review.
Will you also do review for the ec90 TT 2020.
For sure!
How about when you ride on it for long hours? Doesn't it bend? I bought a prologo oem saddle and it bends and it just keeps on hurting me lol
I've actually switched to the EC90 TT saddle that I find works very well for me. I haven't used this saddle in a while
I bought this seat thinking I would save money but the sharp edge all the way around was terrible, it was flimsy and cheaply made. I paid $26 for it with shipping on Amazon but as soon as noticed the edge issue I returned it and bought a like new Ergon SRX3 seat for same price on ebay! Don't waste your money on this seat, grab a quality brand seat on ebay.
Which Cut off width of ec90 as same as specialized cut off witdh? Sorry for my bad english
Hi, yes it is nearly identical. Hope this helps!
The strength of EC90 is very poor, I can bend the base by hand. But the price is indeed very advantageous.
Ill get the EC90 and if it fits my butt Ill go for the real deal that way I dont spend that much before I know it fits
what is the rail's component
hi Mike, my sit bones measure about 143mm. Do I go 155 / 168mm?
Cliffton, hi! Sorry, I have no idea... Perhaps a local Specialized fitter could help you on that question?
@@mikenaus thanks
If that is an accurate sit bone width 168 is more appropriate by formula. Remember that is always just rule of thumb. I am a big guy 270 with wide sit bones I ride 155 on most saddles and some that are 143 felt great. Personal opinion don't go wider than 155 when I did peddling suffered and my hips started to bother me.
@@barefootbob1269 thank you. Appreciate this.
Moving your hands too much as we all try to follow and get a close look at the saddles. Also volume too low maybe invest in a mic... just some honest feedback