For Sale Carbon Fiber Seat - Page 2

uniaddict · 2008-12-17, 11:04 PM

I'm interested but the price seems a little high. I only want the seatbase so paying 115 for the whole seat isn't worth it for me. Besides I can get a new one from udc for $97.

Emile.m · 2008-12-17, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by uniaddict

I'm interested but the price seems a little high. I only want the seatbase so paying 115 for the whole seat isn't worth it for me. Besides I can get a new one from udc for $97.

Uh, dude.

This one is drilled out, it has a KINPORT handle (wich are awesome and discontuined). Also there is bolts, seat cover and foam.

It's worth 130$ +

maestro8 · 2008-12-17, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by uniaddict

I only want the seatbase so paying 115 for the whole seat isn't worth it for me. Besides I can get a new one from udc for $97.

These seat bases don't come pre-drilled. It's not as easy as you think. It takes time to do it right, and time isn't free.

There are very few Kinport handles in the wild anymore. That alone is worth a premium.

The velcro attachment must've taken a bit of handywork, and it's a great idea. You don't even care about that?

All this considered, $115 for a ready-to-go custom seat is a steal.

/*shakes fist at Emile*
//kids these days...
///get off my lawn!!!

uniaddict · 2008-12-18, 07:25 AM

I totally agree with you guys. The thing is I only want a seatbase. So while this is an awesome deal, its not the one for me. By the way, I look forward to drilling out my seatbase. I like that kind of stuff.

pdc · 2008-12-18, 01:42 PM

I found drilling holes in carbon fiber quite easy. It drills much easier than steel, more like drilling wood.

Brian O. · 2008-12-19, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pdc

I found drilling holes in carbon fiber quite easy. It drills much easier than steel, more like drilling wood.

The actual drilling isn't so bad. The tough part is the tedium of filing the holes to be square to fit carriage bolts.

I made my dad do it ahahaha.

ntappin · 2008-12-19, 07:18 PM

I tried to get my dad to do it, but he would only do a couple. Still, it didn't take that long. My dad set up a system of using a tapered square file, so you would just tap it in to a certain depth and you would have perfect holes.

If this seat is still around and I find out that I'm hired on permanently after the holidays I will take it.

jagur · 2008-12-21, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian O.

The actual drilling isn't so bad. The tough part is the tedium of filing the holes to be square to fit .

don't bother. Just drill the hole and pull the bolt into the carbon with the nut.

pdc · 2008-12-22, 12:55 PM

Sold, shipped

2008-12-18, 01:42 PM	#20
pdc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mount Solon Va. Shenandoah Valley Age: 52 Posts: 1,840	I found drilling holes in carbon fiber quite easy. It drills much easier than steel, more like drilling wood. __________________ "What doesn't kill you strengthens you, what kills you strengthens your mother"

2008-12-19, 07:18 PM	#22
ntappin Ask me about the Ottawa unicyclists Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 4,016	I tried to get my dad to do it, but he would only do a couple. Still, it didn't take that long. My dad set up a system of using a tapered square file, so you would just tap it in to a certain depth and you would have perfect holes. If this seat is still around and I find out that I'm hired on permanently after the holidays I will take it. __________________ how to build a strong comfy saddle from junk.

2008-12-22, 12:55 PM	#24
pdc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mount Solon Va. Shenandoah Valley Age: 52 Posts: 1,840	Sold, shipped __________________ "What doesn't kill you strengthens you, what kills you strengthens your mother"

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2008-12-17, 11:04 PM	#16
uniaddict Custom User Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, NL Age: 23 Posts: 455	I'm interested but the price seems a little high. I only want the seatbase so paying 115 for the whole seat isn't worth it for me. Besides I can get a new one from udc for $97.

2008-12-18, 07:25 AM	#19
uniaddict Custom User Title Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, NL Age: 23 Posts: 455	I totally agree with you guys. The thing is I only want a seatbase. So while this is an awesome deal, its not the one for me. By the way, I look forward to drilling out my seatbase. I like that kind of stuff.

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