swap saddle thread?

[keithreynolds]

Wasn't there a thread recently on swapping saddles? I think it had a link to a google doc where people added what they had and what they wanted.

If not maybe I'll start one.

HAVE:
Fizik Arione black/black
Selle Italia SL
Selle Italia Flite

Want:
Specialized Toupe or Romin, 143.

willing to trade some combination of saddle or cash.

[foo_fighter]

You're probably thinking of:

http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f3/saddle-swap-o-roo-22921.html

[keithreynolds]

just found that, thanks!

[kramnnim]

...any interest in getting this going on this side of the hall?

If so, I have a Flite Ti Team (White/red stripe) in 9.8/10 and a well used but still usable Concor Lite. And an old style Flite Ti (black with big embroidered patches) in 9/10.

Interested in SLRs, though I already have a couple backups...

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . BUT it would probably work better if we could agree on some rating characteristics first.

Obviously, "10" is mint/new and "0" is "looks like it's gone through a wood chipper" but what about all those numbers in between? How do they rate them over in that, uh, "other place?" ;)

BBD

[vqdriver]

I'll play

I've got
155 specialized toupe. 5/10 white
144 bontrager rxl inform 8/10 white

Love to try any form of Antares. Black or white

[ultraman6970]

Have a toupe white and red, has tiny marks 132 and I would love to trade it for a 143 toupe.

Thanks.

[kramnnim]

. . . BUT it would probably work better if we could agree on some rating characteristics first.

Obviously, "10" is mint/new and "0" is "looks like it's gone through a wood chipper" but what about all those numbers in between? How do they rate them over in that, uh, "other place?" ;)

BBD

Hmm, I would just use the numbers as a guesstimate, and then exchange pictures with interested tradees. No clue what The Others do!

[lilcphoto]

I love my 3 SLR's, but really want to try out an SLR Flow. I mistakenly bought an SLR Gel Flow (white 7.5/10) that is not as comfortable as the regular SLR's for me.

I'd love to trade it for another SLR, or even a Flite. Or if all else fails, a brooks.

[stien]

I see 143 toupes are pretty popular. They rock :)

I usually ride one, so does my GF. I'm trying out a Flite Ti right now however.

[slowandsteady]

I have two for trade, sale, swap whatever:
- Selle An Atomica Titanico White 8.5/10
- Selle SMP PRO Black 9/10

Looking for a bunch to try this year:
- Selle Italia SLR Gel Superflow 145
- Selle San Marco Mantra
- Prologo Zero Pas

-Matt-

[Charles M]

I love my 3 SLR's, but really want to try out an SLR Flow. I mistakenly bought an SLR Gel Flow (white 7.5/10) that is not as comfortable as the regular SLR's for me.

I'd love to trade it for another SLR, or even a Flite. Or if all else fails, a brooks.


That's like saying if your hair stylist cant give you large curls or medium curls you'll try cutting off your head. :D

[Likes2ridefar]

Ill bite.

I have a Fizik Arione white with a very dark navy stripe. Kium rails.

Condition out of 10 is a 7.


I'd like to trade it for a Fizik Antares.

Perhaps a scale if one hasn't already been established:

10 - brand new, never used or installed
9 - mint condition, minimal use so appears new
8 - clean and no damage, lightly used showing minimal signs of wear
7 - clean and no damage, lightly used showing signs of wear, discoloring, etc
6 - clean but minor damage from rubbing on a wall or friction with saddles, eg. damage should not have an impact on the typical expected life of the saddle
5 - saddle appears well used but is still functional
4 - saddle appears well used has minor damage
3 - saddle appears very well used and has damage that will reduce the life of the saddle
2 - saddle is used and damaged and needs repair
1 - saddle is not intended for riding

[jmoore]

4 - saddle appears well used has minor damage
3 - saddle appears very well used and has damage that will reduce the life of the saddle
2 - saddle is used and damaged and needs repair
1 - saddle is not intended for riding

If anyone is willing to donate saddles in any of the above conditions, I will take them for use in my demo inventory.