Well, I recently bought one. I've tried the 611 2.1 Active. It's a nice saddle, comfortable and light, but the main reason I bought it it's because I wanted to check if the 'step' design of Sqlab really works. It does, but when I was climbing steep sections (as we usually do on mtb terrain) I could feel some pressure of the nose on my perineal area. In my opinion, the second step (where you sit on) is quite low in this situation. So I decided to go with the 610 MD (though I don´t really like how bulky it is compared to the 611), and so far so good. The second step is much higher and longer. So any contact with the saddle's nose is really difficult, and I'm feeling more stable when I sit on it, whereas the 611 was always a bit tricky to get the right spot and I was always moving around. That's my short review of the 610 MD.
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
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@bikingsamsara
Жыл бұрын
I have been riding bikes avidly for 40 years and tried literally every saddle under the sun. I bought an SQlab 610 Ergolux saddle last January and it is without a doubt the most comfortable saddle I have ever used in my life. I switched all my bikes to that saddle, even put one on my stationary exercise bke. I'm getting older and ride more upright now with riser handlebars etc. so maybe a more agressive rider would feel differently. As we all know, what may be great for one bottom may not work at all for someone else's.
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful news! Thank You for providing us your personal experience with SQ Lab!
@mariomedardodelvalle2231
9 ай бұрын
I bought the 610 ergolux and tried it. At 1st 10 minutes its ok but after a while theres still pain down there. I feel the nose to the middle is wide for me. I dont know, maybe i bought the wrong saddle size 15cm. My sitbones size are 11.5 cm. My question is the other models are more narrower or they are all the same width? My style of riding is more mtb tour not totally upright position. What saddle can you suggest? Do i need to change to the saddle model?Thank you and happy hollidays.
@samsepiol7080
Жыл бұрын
That's actually a really good tip to buy a spare spare saddle of the model that fits you, thanks.
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
If I’ve seen it once I’ve seen it 100 times. Customers come in years later asking for a saddle that the LOVE and I have to give them the bad news - “I’m sorry but that saddle has been discontinued” So yes when you find a saddle that works buy two of them.
@russellberg3410
3 ай бұрын
Same goes for shoes
@WowRixter
Жыл бұрын
Another product REView 👍
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
nicely done!
@tracymossgrove8663
Жыл бұрын
I started out using the SQLabs regular 610 active and have moved over to the 612 NonActive one size down from a 15 to a 14 since I have improved my fitness and am riding more forward. I have to agree the Active stuff isn't necessary, the saddle flexes well as is. I feel like it totally opened up my pedal stroke and it's a huge improvement for me. It feels like it was just built for me. Very comfortable. My question is slightly OT. SQ recommends a 0 offset post and I see you are using a setback post. I am due to upgrade my post and wondered if you had any insight here. I noticed you had it set rather forward at about where it would be on a 0 setback post. I ride pretty much with the saddle a hair behind the middle. Thanks George, love your channel, lots of common sense advice
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
Hello Tracy, thank you so much for watching another of my videos! Yes I don’t understand why people want active saddles. I can’t imagine the reason I would ever want a saddle moving underneath me. I am a little confused about you asking about a zero offset seat post. Where did you see this? In my fitting practice I have rarely ever seen the use case for a zero offset seat post. If you watch my video on the Ritchey Road logic video two of two you will see my preferred seat post. My saddle placement is almost all the way to the rear as it is for most of my fitting clients. I wish to have more of their weight on their buttocks and no weight on their hands. This enables two things one more rider, comfort and two allows a writer to ride one handed or no handed to accomplish whatever tasks they may need to accomplish without having to stop and pull over.
@tracymossgrove8663
Жыл бұрын
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Hi George, the 0 setback seat post was in the document that came with my 610 Active which is in the Ergolux line. It was for setup tips they recommended, but I think maybe my question is mute since the 612 is in the Ergowave line and the 0 setback does not seem to apply there. I happen to have a 25mm setback post and put it on yesterday setting it at the same measurement tip of saddle to stem bolt and was pretty happy with it. So with your help I answered my own question :) I ride a steel fixed gear/freewheel (46-16) I just returned to freewheel and flat pedals since the traffic has gotten quite bad here for the season and all the new people. I am in the flatlands of the middle of the east coast of Florida. Our quiet little town has exploded and I am up for more safety. I am 75 and not quite as quick as I used to be, lol, but I like fixed gear. Also saw your post on your Milwaukee Brew 👍 I saw your preferred seat post, but it maybe out of my reach since I bike on a shoestring budget
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
@@tracymossgrove8663 hello Tracy thank you for circling back. It’s possible that on the 610 the rider profile is someone sitting more straight up and so the zero offset seat post would accommodate that type of riding position. As you have very well reasoned, the 612 is not designed for that type of rider and a setback seat post makes more appropriate. I might bring out the fixed gear this winter season, but the riding here is so hilly that by the time I choose a good challenging for a FG. If/when I choose a gear based on cruising speed I’m totally over geared for any rollers which are between six and 9%. San Diego is very very hilly and San Marcos in particular, where my shop is located, has a lot of steep sustained hills. It’s very difficult to ride a fixed gear in these parts 😊 .
@djpentz
Жыл бұрын
Hey George, I'm the guy in South Africa that asked about the SQLab bib shorts, and also tried the SQLab saddle. Unfortunately the 612 didn't work out for me. I think because I'm a heavier rider (220lbs) so for some reason it was really uncomfortable on the ol' sit bones. I also tried their funky new 60X Infinergy on a recent social bike tour through some wilderness area here in SA. Big mistake! Sooo uncomfortable. I don't understand it! So for now I'm back to my trusty old Brooks B17 saddle, which is really comfortable but after about 60 miles, my nether regions suffer numbness because the B17 hammocks as the leather stretches. Needless to say the search continues. 😔
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
Hello Darryl sorry it didn’t work out for you. You are in a very small minority of riders that an SQ Lab saddle didn’t work for. And yes riders over 200 lbs ride the 612 for hundreds of miles at a clip. I wonder if it wasn’t set up right. Even the best saddle in the world if not the right size and not set up right will not work. Are you 220 because you need to lose weight or a solid muscular 220? Also I wish I knew if you had the right size 612. It is a magical saddle that works for everyone- fat skinny tall short woman or man. I have sold thousands of them to customers who say OMG this is the most comfortable saddle ever. Oh well…
@djpentz
Жыл бұрын
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad yeah it's super frustrating - my 220 is because I need to lose weight but I don't know, I went to a Specialised bike fit using their funky computer system, but I've tried 2 Specialized saddles and now 3 SQ Lab ones, and still the Brooks is the best 😔
@djpentz
Жыл бұрын
Also my sitbone width is 123mm, so I went with 15cm SQLab saddles - I should add that yes, a lot of people rave about the SQ Lab's, it's even the main saddle sold on a local ultra distance cycling website in SA ... but alas, not for me 🙄
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
@@djpentz hmm did you try a 14 cm just to rule it out?
@n22pdf
Жыл бұрын
Curious to try an SQ Lab saddle.. I currently ride Fizik Anteras R1 and R5 on my road and gravel bikes which are great but always curious to try another type.. great review as always George 🏅👍🤩🚴
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome !
@timident
3 ай бұрын
how did your customer like it? - note ....5 of us rode on a two week 1,000 klm bike packing tour in "back country" (bush as we call it in Australia) - the only one who's butt was ok was a guy on this saddle - we were riding very rough terrain
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
3 ай бұрын
Hello Tim! That sounds like an amazing adventure! I don’t know how it turned out for this customer. I never heard back from him. Thanks for watching please consider subscribing
@LagunaRider1961
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been using the Sqlabs 611 saddle on my road bike for a few years now and no issues with it. I see the nose on the 611 is a bit longer and wider. Wondering if I might like the 612 better.
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
Yes the longer nose was a design for riders to slide forward when climbing in the seated position on steep climbs. I think if you are riding road the 612 is a better option.
@strandedpaki
Жыл бұрын
What's your opinion on these "active" saddles in general? I have a Fizik Antares 3-D printed saddle that I like on my road bike, so not really looking to change, but I'm curious about the SQ Lab ones. Maybe could try one on my gravel bike. Thanks.
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
Personally I don't like or ride Active saddles. But some riders love them. So your mileage will vary :-)
@mariomedardodelvalle2231
9 ай бұрын
Is this saddle advisable for longer rides? Thank you ride safe
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
9 ай бұрын
Any saddle is suitable for longer rides. Get the right saddle fitted correctly for you and any saddle is suitable for long rides. Thanks for watching please consider subscribing
@salvadorelvingonzalez6580
Жыл бұрын
Hey George Have you seen the news on the new Bianchi Oltre models release this week?
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
Yes I have.
@salvadorelvingonzalez6580
Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts you have on the new Oltre models you can share with us on video.
@SeeYouUpTheRoad
Жыл бұрын
@@salvadorelvingonzalez6580 ok let me see what I can do
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