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NBD - Gone to the dark side. No, the other dark side

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Finally cracked... Rail 9.8 with a few upgrades, got to mention the Bontrager Arseblade saddle which is the worst saddle I have ever tried

Didn't manage to get a pic before the first ride

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Posted : 25/04/2024 3:28 pm
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My partner has the 9.7 - superb bike. I Invisiframed it, which was fun. Not sure how anti-chip the carbon would be without it.

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:07 pm
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Very nice, mate has just picked one of these up!

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:09 pm
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My partner has the 9.7 – superb bike. I Invisiframed it, which was fun. Not sure how anti-chip the carbon would be without it.

I'm used to riding a Geometron with no paint to scratch, never had a carbon bike before,, so naturally I haven't bothered with Invisiframe and will realise far too late

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:12 pm
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Arvada saddle? I find those really comfy

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:15 pm
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I'd rather it was a recumbent.

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:26 pm
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Urgh bait and switch - I was expecting a recumbent too.

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:35 pm
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yup got the Arvada on my Top Fuel, decent spec little saddle and comfy, did feel a little alien at first, cant remember what it was but not got nay complaints with it

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 4:56 pm
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I've seen the Arvada called out in a few reviews.  I'm generally not that bothered with saddles, but one ride on that and I was properly aching.  Straight to the same Ergon I have on every other bike

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 5:07 pm
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I go from loving my Arvada saddle where it feels like it was made personally for my bumbones one ride, to absolutely loathing it the next ride as my delicate parts turn numb after ten minutes of fireroad hauling. I've not narrowed it down to any specific shorts / bibs combo either.

 
Posted : 25/04/2024 5:39 pm