New Nimbus 'Flat' Saddle - Page 2

scotthue · 2012-02-28, 07:49 PM

I'm excited about this because Ken Looi has been raving about the Impact saddle for distance, but I use the KH handlebar so I need the new seat base. Definitely giving this a go for long distance riding.

uniShark · 2012-02-28, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scotthue

I'm excited about this because Ken Looi has been raving about the Impact saddle for distance, but I use the KH handlebar so I need the new seat base. Definitely giving this a go for long distance riding.

+1 -- forgot to mention that's why I haven't tried the Impact saddles.

DavidHood · 2012-02-29, 11:54 PM

I might replace the Nimbus Gel saddle on my 36" Impulse with one of these. I like the KH Slim on my geared 36er. The cut out ridge down the middle eases perineum pain. I'm in it for the distance comfort. Both have a Shadow Handlebar so I won't be breaking it and I don't need a reinforcement plate under either saddle. I'll wait and see what the other distance riders think. I was just about to pull the trigger on another Slim. I really like that saddle but I don't particularly hate the Nimbus Gel.

blueharmony · 2012-03-01, 01:55 AM

Do we have to wait until April to get pictures?

rogeratunicycledotcom · 2012-03-01, 07:53 AM

The photos are at the start of this post.

There are also a few others on facebook if you check out Jasons page.

Roger

uniShark · 2012-04-05, 06:39 PM

Just found this photo on UDC Canada:

aarons · 2012-04-05, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by uniShark

Just found this photo on UDC Canada:

There's bird doo all over it.

knoxuni · 2012-04-06, 03:12 AM

I have one on the way

GizmoDuck · 2012-04-07, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by uniShark

Just found this photo on UDC Canada:

Thanks for that.

Wonder why they sell it as a flat saddle but there are so few pictures of in sideview to show how flat it is

I'd like to see sideview comparison of the KH Slim and the Nimbus flat. Has anyone ridden both?

Which one is flatter/slimmer?

bouin-bouin · 2012-04-07, 07:40 AM

Ken, here are all the photos I found. Didier

bouin-bouin · 2012-04-07, 07:49 AM

an other one !

Milosboy · 2012-04-07, 12:38 PM

Ken, I haven't seen the Nimbus in person, but it looks like it follows the same dynamic as the KH Slim, if slightly thicker. It also has a different cover material.

I personally don't see any reason to replace a Naomi or Slim with the Nimbus, but that's just me. Maybe I would change my mind when I see the specs.

bouin-bouin · 2012-04-18, 10:46 PM

Any feedback on the Nimbus Flat saddle for long disctance ?

Milosboy · 2012-04-19, 01:43 AM

It's practically a KH Slim, which I have and love dearly. I can ride all day on that thing. At first the experience is quite painful, but given a few rides, you can hardly tell that you're placing 120+ pounds on it. The Slim saddles (of any brand, I'd bet) are really quite spectacular.

Taco · 2012-04-19, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by aarons

There's bird doo all over it.

That's what I said when I ordered mine. Carolyn laughed when I mentioned it...

2012-02-29, 11:54 PM	#18
DavidHood Cokering rails2trails asphalt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville Kentucky Age: 44 Posts: 515	I might replace the Nimbus Gel saddle on my 36" Impulse with one of these. I like the KH Slim on my geared 36er. The cut out ridge down the middle eases perineum pain. I'm in it for the distance comfort. Both have a Shadow Handlebar so I won't be breaking it and I don't need a reinforcement plate under either saddle. I'll wait and see what the other distance riders think. I was just about to pull the trigger on another Slim. I really like that saddle but I don't particularly hate the Nimbus Gel. __________________ 36" KH/Schlumpf GUni, FOSS tube, 2.25" Todd tire, 137mm Spirit, Shadow, Slim 29" KH MUni, 2.4" Ardent, outboard disc, 165/137mm Spirit, T-bar, Freeride 26" Nimbus Oracle MUni, 2.5" HighRoller, inboard disc, 165 Venture, NurseBen handle, Freeride

2012-03-01, 01:55 AM	#19
blueharmony Kenny Cason Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Snoqualmie, WA USA Age: 53 Posts: 471	Do we have to wait until April to get pictures? __________________ - Kenny

2012-03-01, 07:53 AM	#20
rogeratunicycledotcom Mostly OKish Unicyclist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stockon, UK Posts: 1,321	The photos are at the start of this post. There are also a few others on facebook if you check out Jasons page. Roger __________________ ++++++++++++++++++ Roger Davies Unicycle.com in the UK The UK's Unicycle Source www.unicycle.uk.com +++++++++++++++++++

2012-04-05, 06:39 PM	#21
uniShark muni commuter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missoula, MT, USA Age: 41 Posts: 1,362	Just found this photo on UDC Canada: Attached Images __________________ My 29er is my little wheel. Roll it, baby! pLs forgve anu typist imak win positing forum my fone.

2012-04-06, 03:12 AM	#23
knoxuni wes style!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: central ohio Age: 18 Posts: 4,669	I have one on the way __________________ Be a dumbass experience dumbass consequences its full circle of dumbass And then, do it again. That makes it an infinite loop!

2012-02-28, 07:49 PM	#16
scotthue 10k & Marathon World Champ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Age: 20 Posts: 957	I'm excited about this because Ken Looi has been raving about the Impact saddle for distance, but I use the KH handlebar so I need the new seat base. Definitely giving this a go for long distance riding.

2012-04-07, 07:40 AM	#25
bouin-bouin Didier Join Date: May 2008 Location: France in Europe (Le Chesnay - Yvelines) Age: 47 Posts: 338	Ken, here are all the photos I found. Didier Attached Images __________________ http://monocycle.info http://teamcdkmonocycle.blogspot.com/ MUNI KH26" & KH29" both with Oracle disc brake, ROAD KH36" with KH dsic on Spirit crank my goal : a 3 geared 29" to have only one uni for all kind of rides :-)

2012-04-07, 07:49 AM	#26
bouin-bouin Didier Join Date: May 2008 Location: France in Europe (Le Chesnay - Yvelines) Age: 47 Posts: 338	an other one ! Attached Images __________________ http://monocycle.info http://teamcdkmonocycle.blogspot.com/ MUNI KH26" & KH29" both with Oracle disc brake, ROAD KH36" with KH dsic on Spirit crank my goal : a 3 geared 29" to have only one uni for all kind of rides :-)

2012-04-07, 12:38 PM	#27
Milosboy Live every week like its shark week Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 462	Ken, I haven't seen the Nimbus in person, but it looks like it follows the same dynamic as the KH Slim, if slightly thicker. It also has a different cover material. I personally don't see any reason to replace a Naomi or Slim with the Nimbus, but that's just me. Maybe I would change my mind when I see the specs. __________________ Happy cows come from California. Then at one point, PETA got into the mix and claimed that California cows were not happy. Of course, being the animal experts PETA aren't, they were unable to quantify any method of detecting cow happiness. - JF

2012-04-18, 10:46 PM	#28
bouin-bouin Didier Join Date: May 2008 Location: France in Europe (Le Chesnay - Yvelines) Age: 47 Posts: 338	Any feedback on the Nimbus Flat saddle for long disctance ? __________________ http://monocycle.info http://teamcdkmonocycle.blogspot.com/ MUNI KH26" & KH29" both with Oracle disc brake, ROAD KH36" with KH dsic on Spirit crank my goal : a 3 geared 29" to have only one uni for all kind of rides :-)

2012-04-19, 01:43 AM	#29
Milosboy Live every week like its shark week Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 462	It's practically a KH Slim, which I have and love dearly. I can ride all day on that thing. At first the experience is quite painful, but given a few rides, you can hardly tell that you're placing 120+ pounds on it. The Slim saddles (of any brand, I'd bet) are really quite spectacular. __________________ Happy cows come from California. Then at one point, PETA got into the mix and claimed that California cows were not happy. Of course, being the animal experts PETA aren't, they were unable to quantify any method of detecting cow happiness. - JF

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