Berk composites

[54ny77]

Very cool!

I've admired his stuff for---sheesh--almost a decade or so now? Back when he was student at University doing projects for himself, as he showed to all on the weightweenies forum.

That's great to see him doing it as a business now. Impressive skills.

[EliteVelo]

First shipment arrived today. Thanks for everyone's patience! Shipping Fedex priority at no cost to members.

[Mzilliox]

Im Licking my chops over here

[EliteVelo]

In response to several questions, here's what's left after Berk's initial shipment:

1 padded Lupina in 132mm 7x9 oval rails
1 padded Lupina in 150mm 7x9 oval rails
1 padded Lupina in 150mm 7mm round rails
1 ea Lupina in 3K matte 132 and 150mm 7 mm round rails
1 Lupina 3K gloss in 150mm 7mm round rails
3 Lupina 3K gloss in 132mm 7mm round rails

7mm round rails accommodate max rider weight of 187lbs.
7x9 oval rails accommodate a max rider weight of 220lbs.

[gt88]

Beautiful stuff!

[pedalforce64]

my current saddle is Fizik antares R3. its been fine on comfort so far. which berk is closest to this fit and can I get a seat post saddle combo (1 piece).

thank you

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by pedalforce64

my current saddle is Fizik antares R3. its been fine on comfort so far. which berk is closest to this fit and can I get a seat post saddle combo (1 piece).

thank you

If you can lend more info pertaining to your Fizik(length, width, cutout or not), I'd be more than happy to lend an opinion. My first impressions would be the padded Lupina, but more info the better.

Saddle and seat post combo are a definite.

[pedalforce64]

Originally Posted by EliteVelo

If you can lend more info pertaining to your Fizik(length, width, cutout or not), I'd be more than happy to lend an opinion. My first impressions would be the padded Lupina, but more info the better.

Saddle and seat post combo are a definite.

Let me measure all that.

When you do the width part of a seat are you measuring the widest part and even when are slopes downward?

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by pedalforce64

Let me measure all that.

When you do the width part of a seat are you measuring the widest part and even when are slopes downward?

Measure the widest part and the length. I'm guessing depending on your model it's 275x 140-152. Email info@elitevelosolutions.com please

[Mzilliox]

Here is my padded lupina on my bike.
[IMG]seven622slxer by Matt.zilliox, on Flickr[/IMG]
Ive not had much time on it but id compare it to my Fabric scoop shallow in feel. I have a feeling im gonna find it more comfy long term, ill have more to say this next week.
its springy, you can tell its not about the padding, its about the spring of the material under you. its a long nosed saddle, you can move fore and aft on it and sit in different spots. if you like a saddle that plants you and doesn't allow much movement, this may be the wrong choice, maybe a different model?

i like being able to move on the saddle.

[2000m2]

Gorgeous gear!

[EliteVelo]

First Dila in and heading to John in California. Shorter and wider, 160mm at its widest, and an almost 60mm nose, it's produced with the same technology as the popular Lupina saddle. Need a wide saddle with flex and low weight?- 80g for full carbon or cca. 95g for padded, max 100kg rider with 7x9mm saddle rails.

[Mzilliox]

I've had more time on my Lupina and love it. Its so very nice. the flex is real, and impressive. seems to keep me feeling fresh. when i scoot up on the saddle to get forward and go, theres so very little in the way, free legs spin easy.

its a really nice saddle, and cheaper than Rapha at half the weight

[EliteVelo]

Project in mind?

[EliteVelo]

More padded 132mm Lupina's with round 7mm rails have arrived.

In comparison, its wider brother, the 150mm is overstocked....
I have a 1X150mm padded in 7mm round rails, 1X150mm 7x9 oval rail, 1X150mm 3K gloss and matte in 7mm round rails

Max rider weight for 7mm round rails is 85kg(187lbs) and 100kg(220lbs) for 7x9 oval rails.