Designed for the high-performance cyclist, the SDG Ti-Fly saddle features all of the characteristics of the I-Fly, but with traditional rails. It's engineered with comfort, flex and light weight in mind. This seat flies.
Submitted by
bad mechanic
a Cross Country Rider
from Maryland, USA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
- Very light for a padded saddle with Ti rails, possibly the lightest period.
- Quite comfortable (seriously)
- Durable
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Too many to list
Bottom Line:
Saddles will always be a personal thing, but I think the Ti-Fly is great. It's survived three years on a hardtail pushed all the way back on the rails and it's still going strong. It's very light weight, and still has padding! The shell flexes nicely, and is a comfortable seat. The Ti rails are light and strong. Personally, I will never use a carbon railed seat.
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Submitted by
Bendik
a Downhiller
from Norway Date Reviewed: April 30, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Chainreactioncycles.
Strengths:
Light, comfortable and stylish in white/black.
Weaknesses:
Ti-rails bendt as a result of a crash, and broke when trying to bend back in position. Difficult and expensive to replace the rails, so I ended up buying a new seat.
Similar Products Used:
WTB Rocket, WTB Silverado.
Bottom Line:
A good-looking, light and comfortable seat. A bit expensive, but worth it.
Wish it was easier to get replacement rails, but this is probably something that applies to most other seats as well.
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Submitted by
custom pivot
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Manly Dam, Red Hill.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
KOM cyclery
Strengths:
Comfortable, light, strong and will flex in middle for unexpected hits.also a good price for a Titanium rail saddle.
Weaknesses:
not ideal if you don't use good bike shorts.also under side finish has obvious staples and glue. but then who looks under there anyway?
even though i was used to comfy saddles i have jumped straight in with the TiFly and can ride for up to 4 hours non stop and have a completely comfortable ride or race.
i recommend this seat to anyone with quality nicks who rides or races cross country and even more technical terrain as the saddle is smooth for quick transition from front to back without hook ups.
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Submitted by
DEAGO
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn n.y. Date Reviewed: April 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
XC
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Coloradocyclist
Strengths:
Extremly affordable & light.
Weaknesses:
Uncomfortable after 2hr's +,but what else can you expect?
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia SLR, other SDG saddles
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar Xc Expert
Bottom Line:
I am very pleased so far with the price comfort & weight!
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Submitted by
Martin
a Cross Country Rider
from Stockholm, Sweden Date Reviewed: July 2, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very light and comfy for short rides.
Weaknesses:
Too little flex and pure torture for longer rides.
An extremely light and good looking saddle, unfortunately the texture gets worn quickly. It feels very good when riding hard bumpy trails or just cruising along, it's almost feels "invisible".
Very easy to get in behind the saddle for the trickier down slopes and back up again.
For shorter rides under 2 hours this saddle is great, anything longer and you are in for alot of ass hurt. This saddle would have been perfect with a little more flex.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Racer
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: March 6, 2007
Saddle fitted straight on a thomson seatpost, No Problems. It feels a bit like a plank when sitting on it in the garage, but it flex's during the ride and doesn't numb the bum. Most of my rides are 1-1/2 hours at a time.
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Submitted by
Spongebob
a
from NJ Date Reviewed: December 31, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Nicely finished, actual weight is what they advertise, 177g, comfortable for rocky XC rides.
Weaknesses:
Could have a relief zone or groove
Similar Products Used:
All kinds of WTBs and Selle's and so on
Bike Setup:
Burner, Reba U Turn, Formula K24's, Truvativ Team and Isis Cranks, Cobalt Ti BB, AmCl and CK Hubs, Synergy rims, AVA rear shock, Thomson post
Bottom Line:
Bought this for the price and weight for my XC project bike. Was a little worried about the comfort, since its so light, but that's not an issue. Haven't done an all day ride yet, but I don't think that'll matter. Nicely finished. This is the all black leather cover one.
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