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Anyone who likes sqlab saddles moved to any other option?

5.9K views 21 replies 16 participants last post by  JaxMustang50  
#1 ·
I love my sqlab saddles but they seem overly fragile. I've wrecked 3 in crashes (wasn't even sitting on the saddle) and I'm getting a little tired of replacing them.

I've tried other saddles from spec (power, henge, phenom, bridge) and Bontrager (verse and aeolus) but ended up with saddle sores. I've also tried nukeproof Sam hill, fabric scoop and selle flite and had either pressure issues or saddle sores.

Anyone who gets along with sqlab saddles have another saddle they've tried that they also get along with?
 
#8 ·
They will warranty them. I broke one with the CF rails and they have me my choice of a new one and I took the opportunity to move away from the CF rails.
GL.
I measured the rails on my Sagma saddles. I have both the CF and Aluminum versions, and the rails come off to change out the rubber thingies. The CF was 1g lighter per rail. And the Al rails have a cool I beam shape which seems like a great idea for the application.

I'd ride the SQlab, but I couldn't get ahold of their product during covid so I got the Sagma and it works quite well.

I broke CF rails all the time on my hardtails but none since using full sus.
 
#5 ·
Finding comfortable saddle is personal preference, and if thats the one you like, you should try warranty them… that been said, Ergon Enduro would be my choice if you want to try something else.
 
#6 ·
I liked them but move away from them all because of rail and seat location.
My road and Gravel bike have 0 offset seatpost but the seat tube angle aren't steep. And my Ibis Exie seat tube angle isn't steep either.

I slam Sqlab all the way forward where seatpost clamp very back part of the rail and yet the optimal sitting location is still a few cm farther back than something like Specialized Power Mirror, Selle Italia SLR X-cross.
 
#11 ·
currently on bikeyoke sagma, "suspension elastomer" is softer vs sqlab active without any elastomer, the rocking action of sagma will be excessive for some.
i find sqlab 60x or 611 a little too flat so would go a size down in width if i ever get them again. i did bent a sqlab s-tube saddle from a minor crash before moving on to the sagma.
SQlab 60X with Infinergy padding is also weirdly uncomfortable af vs 611 with normal padding
specialised power (inc alibaba knockoffs) with their curved shape also good but had to go wide.
 
#15 ·
I had an Ergon on my last MTB. I purchased an SQLab for my Ranger based on reviews and a personal recommendation, plus it's looked good. I moved the Ergon over to my gravel bike, and I have to say, the Ergon is more comfortable. When it comes time to replace my SQLab, more than likely, I'll pick up another Ergon.
 
#20 ·
I just bought an Ergon enduro comp and sm pro to compare them against the sqlab. I've fitted the enduro first because it's just a sleeker looking saddle. Feels odd coming from sqlab, so flat and feels like you can sit anywhere. Need to take it out on a long ride to decide. I don't wear any bibs or padded shorts so a good fit is a must.
 
#17 ·
I ride ergon on mtb and gravel bike and I don't even ride with a chamois 90% of the time and only when I do 5hr+ on the gravel bike do I even bother. That means my rear holds ergon dear.
 
#18 ·
I rode SQ Labs 611 for years until 3 months ago. I had an opportunity to try an Ergon SM Enduro (Comp and Pro) and immediately fell in love. Out of curiosity, I tried a SM Pro. For comfort, it was equal to the SQ labs 611, but a little smaller affording better maneuverability on the bike. The Enduro models are next level however. By far the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden and even better maneuverability as they're even a little smaller.
I'm sold. I now run them on everything.
 
#21 ·
Nice I wish I'd read your comment before I purchased both an sm pro and enduro comp. Haven't fitted the sm pro yet. The enduro is definately comfortable and sleek, I've only ridden it up and down the road for now, waiting to have a long ride out.