fizik gobi wearing out!

snorbens mark
snorbens mark Posts: 9
edited February 2012 in MTB general
Hi, a Fizik Gobi came as standard on my Whyte back in Feb this year (11).
Issue is that it is wearing out on both sides about 2 inches from the front of the saddle.

Is this my: Saddle/riding position? riding shorts (Fox mostly), a Fault with the Fizik or my massively muscular thighs . . ?

Anyone else had similar experience?
cheers

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  • GSP1984
    GSP1984 Posts: 79
    Got one as standard on my orange.

    Wearing out in exactly the same place, the bikes only done around 50 miles.

    Couldn't help think it was a bit rubbish for a reasonably expensive one.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I had one on my Trance. Lasted about 4-5 months. They are not well made considering the price
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  • milko9000
    milko9000 Posts: 533
    Any recommendations for a saddle thats pretty much the same to sit on but lasts a bit longer, then?
  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    milko9000 wrote:
    Any recommendations for a saddle thats pretty much the same to sit on but lasts a bit longer, then?

    WTB Rocket race, very comfy and hard wearing saddle, plus it's not overly expensive either
    Useless fact: Rocket race is the saddle used by Steve Peat over the years
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  • mat-ster
    mat-ster Posts: 55
    Wow - I have the same problem - I wonder if it's worth asking for a replacement...?

    It was not cheap, I think it's caused when you ride in a seated position and your thigh brushes against the side on the upstoke (oooh err missus).
  • Fudgie
    Fudgie Posts: 68
    Yep. Mine too on the Whyte.

    The Canyon's got a Selle Italia on it and that feels pretty much the same to ride but hasn't worn - yet.
    Canyon Nerve XC 8.0 2011
  • delcol
    delcol Posts: 2,848
    Raymondavalon wrote:
    milko9000 wrote:
    Any recommendations for a saddle thats pretty much the same to sit on but lasts a bit longer, then?

    WTB Rocket race, very comfy and hard wearing saddle, plus it's not overly expensive either
    Useless fact: Rocket race is the saddle used by Steve Peat over the years
    + 1 wtb saddles comfy last for ever...

    i have a gobi on my shhhhhh road bike it doesnt appear to wearing had over a year....
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  • milko9000
    milko9000 Posts: 533
    Thanks Raymondavalon and delcol. I have to say, my Gobi seems not to be wearing out. But it's totally the wrong colour for my new frame, so I kind of hope it does!
  • eztiger
    eztiger Posts: 5
    Same thing happened to me, after a few months the sides peeled back. Haven't had this problem with any other saddle before so wont be buying another Fizik, waste of money!!
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Interesting, I've had a Gobi for ages and it's still fine.

    If you like the saddle, try going for a warranty replacement.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • jonnyc2420
    jonnyc2420 Posts: 557
    Had this problem with mine, LBS sent it back and it was replaced no questions asked, 2nd one is still fine after 8+ months of riding.
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  • snorbens mark
    snorbens mark Posts: 9
    Just as an update to my mail back in November, I sent a couple of photos of the saddle and the serial/batch no to Fizik and they sent me a new one.
    No grief or delay.

    Good recovery, thanks Fizik. :D
  • xand_xand
    xand_xand Posts: 271
    Fantastic service - result.
    MY CUBE
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12785430

    Cube ltd race 2011.....enjoying the grt outdoors no matter the weather (except snow I just can't move in the snow)!
  • gt5xcr
    gt5xcr Posts: 77
    DUMP IT, GET A CHARGE SPOON, cheaper ,better made , last longer, comfier.
    GT I_DRIVE 5 XCR IN BLUE.

    Ride everywhere, To/from work(12hrs work a day/5 days a week) and still the energy to hit the trails.
  • CharlieH
    CharlieH Posts: 410
    gt5xcr wrote:
    DUMP IT, GET A CHARGE SPOON, cheaper ,better made , last longer, comfier.

    That's your personal opinion. I swapped my Charge spoon for Gobi and found it much comfier on longer rides and have had Gobi's on both bikes for a couple of years now with no issue. Everyone's different!

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