Any DIY fix for Saddle?

[NickR]

Cracked my saddle, any DIY project to fixing it?

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[Asudef]

It seems like a high stress area that likely wouldn't hold up to a repair. I'm no expert though so don't know all the options available.


That said, if you decide to need a new saddle, I have one in 143 ti rail that I'm no longer in need of.

[bicycletricycle]

No warranty?

[staggerwing]

That area will be under significant tension, and there is nothing that I can imagine, that would fix the crack, yet still allow the surface to flex like original. You wouldn't want to go full rigid.

Also, although a bit out of focus, the front mounting cup, where it mates with the rails, appears to have a network of spider cracks. I don't know the particular resin or reinforcement used for the saddle substrate, but the spider cracking suggests it has lost its plasticity (ozone, age, solvent exposure or otherwise).

Attempt to warranty or retire.

[Vientomas]

Jra?

[John H.]

Take it to a Specialized dealer. They will warranty it and get you a new one.
When I was using a Romin on my mtb, I would crack one in that same spot every 4-6 weeks.
They were always replaced.

[rice rocket]

Toupes did this too at much higher intervals.

I got myself a carbon version of the Romin in hopes of avoiding this (not the Pro version which is carbon rail but still plastic shell, the S-WORKS one), but I haven't put it on the bike yet because it's so pretty (and so expensive!).:rolleyes:

[John H.]

I was breaking the carbon version in my story-

[ultraman6970]

The only way to me to fix that is to add a few layers of carbon over the whole top of the saddle, at that point is cheaper to get a new one.

[jmoore]

I am an expert and I would not touch that saddle. Much less ride it.

See if you can get a warranty replacement or buy a new one. That one's done.

[NickR]

Appreciate all your help, hadn't though of warranty sine I couldn't find any info online.

For the folks that have warranty their saddles, what needed on my end? How long is the warranty period? The reason I ask, my LBS I purchased from is no longer a Specialized dealer and will need to find one.

[John H.]

Just take it to a Specialized dealer and ask for help.
Tell them that you are willing to wait for a replacement.

[NickR]

Just take it to a Specialized dealer and ask for help.
Tell them that you are willing to wait for a replacement.

Thanks , will do.

[Ralph]

Cracked my saddle, any DIY project to fixing it?

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I bought one new online and it cracked. Took it to a LBS where I do some regular business, told them where I bought it etc, and asked if Spcialized would take it back. They said "sure" no problem, and gave me a new saddle. That's why I buy anything that needs trying on on looking at, or where I need info or advice, from this LBS.

[NickR]

I bought one new online and it cracked. Took it to a LBS where I do some regular business, told them where I bought it etc, and asked if Spcialized would take it back. They said "sure" no problem, and gave me a new saddle. That's why I buy anything that needs trying on on looking at, or where I need info or advice, from this LBS.

That's my concern since the LBS I purchased it from is no longer a Specialized dealer. And in essence I'll be going to another LBS that does not know me asking for warranty work. At this point I have nothing else to lose since I was planning on spending the $ for a fix/replacement.

[93legendti]

You could always try Specialized directly...S's website probably has a contact option...

[rab]

Just curious, anyone know for sure what the material is--composite, pure polymer or??
Sounds like they may need to reevaluate their material, design, or process.

[jmoore]

It's not uncommon for saddle bases to break. Spesh and Prologo have had issues I'm saddles j gave received. I have seen rail issues on some Selle San Marco saddles as well. I think when the material gets thinned out and then they add a cutout it can cause this.

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[NickR]

Closing out the thread with a positive result. Saddle replaced on the spot and even allowed to move up a size.

1st attempt - I asked the wife last week if she was going to be around Incycle in Pasadena. She hesitated and I assured her it would be no problem (based on the info received here). She did me the favor of going, but was rejected since she did not have a receipt.

2nd attempt - today I went with a little more urgency. Last night on my commute home, my saddle felt weird. After inspecting it, that saddle a Romin also suffered the crack in the same location. Went into the store, explained to the guy that I purchased at another LBS that was no longer a Specialized dealer. He showed it to his boss, they looked it up on the system to see if it was still covered. He walked back to where I was and told me to follow him, so I could pick my saddle :). I'm a happy camper, now to wait a few days before i go in with my other saddle for replacement :eek:.

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