Mark W Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Eclat have just released their 'Complex' seat/post combo. I've got the non-joined seat (Same shape and size, without a built-in post) and it's super good, but yeah, it's essentially like the old mini seats, but betterererer and comfier. They're £20. Thought some people on here might be interested.The post has a metal sleeve built into it so it won't crushed when you tighten it. Weight wise, they're 216g (30g less than an Inspired Pivotal seat alone). You'd need a spacery majigger to run them in some frames 'cos they're made to be 25.4mm, but if you want a light, cool looking little seat setup they might be worth a look-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 They look really smart! Don't suppose you know the dimensions of them, Sir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 If I had a ruler, I'd measure mine. I'll try and find something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I do have a ruler - 215mm from tip of the nose to the tail, and 120mm wide at the widest point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I do have a ruler - 215mm from tip of the nose to the tail, and 120mm wide at the widest point.Cheers dude I think i'll have to consider one of those when I get a slight cash injection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 If I had a ruler, I'd measure mine. I'll try and find something...penis joke comingI do have a ruler - 215mm from tip of the nose to the tailsuccess !!seats look cool - i seem to remember some other versions got posted up a while ago .... with them now at that weight - I feel the need of the return of the seated stock ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 KHE released pics of their's, but 1) KHE suck massive amounts of dick. 2) Their seat design itself was shit. 3) It wasn't as light 4) They looked shit. 5) It's made by KHE, so it's bound to have a massive built-in flaw like every other product they make...As a bit of a background, Eclat is the 'top drawer' aftermarket parts company from WeThePeople, who make awesome stuff. WTP completes are f**king sweet and their aftermarket stuff is awesome too, so bearing in mind this is the creme de la creme of WTP's aftermarket stuff: Bueno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 They look really nice. Shame I don't have a 24" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I looked at getting one of these a while back after seeing that:- They were cheap- They're an all in one unit- They're light and slimline- They were to be out in OctoberI didn't get one because:-They're an all in one unit - if the angle's not right it'll be gash- They weren't out in OctoberAny chance of a pic on a bike at all, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 They look quite nice, but how slammed are they? They look like they just sit parallel with the frame :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 On a bike.Not a great view of it, but it doesn't look too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hmm, anyone fancy a Shadow Slim seat?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hmm, anyone fancy a Shadow Slim seat?! parts whore, it'll take more than a nice seat to sort your bike luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Apologies for drifting slightly off-topic, but Mark you mentioned KHE products being horribly unreliable, basically, I haven't really owned any KHE parts, I do know that you run/once ran the Geisha Street, did you begin to run into major problems with it and went for something else? I've been hunting down coasters for a little while now, for my flat; All of 'em seem to be either KHE-type or Nankai. I'm heavily leaning towards a Nankai Bamboo as it seems people blow out the bearings far less on these. As for the KHE-type ones, are the Reverses still shitting the bed early? same for the Federals? I'm hoping the new Geisha Light isn't crapping on itself already.That seat combo looks awesome, how is it joined together? Some kind of epoxy resin or bonding glue of some sort? It's nice... but the post is about 300mm too short for me EDIT: Also, looking at Eclat's Midkit on their site there; it's a 'lil different to most. Are the bearings a different quality to the usuals you see around in Midkits? I've always wondered if there was a hierachy... Edited December 23, 2008 by Sponge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Not something i'd buy. But for the people that are after a slim and light weight seat then i guess it's a go. I do wonder if they take off in the bmx world, especially since people like breaking the noses off the pivotal seat. You'd have to check your seat angle too before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceman Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hmm, anyone fancy a Shadow Slim seat?! I stripped my Shadow slim seat. Cos I was sick of water being soaked in it.Then I thought I would get the Odyssey Mike Aitken seat, seeing that it was "water-resistant", and then the inspired seat came out.But I guess I'll sort other parts like brakes, then lastly the seat, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 I do have a ruler - 215mm from tip of the nose to the tail, and 120mm wide at the widest point.Any chance of measuring the distance from the back of the post to the tail? Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 They look quite nice, but how slammed are they? They look like they just sit parallel with the frame :/I don't entirely get what you mean? You can slam them lower than a normal seat what with the seat itself being thinner, and there being no guts. As for the seat-angle, it's a right angle to your seat-post angle, so it's always going to be nosed up slightly unless you're rocking some sweet road bike steez...Apologies for drifting slightly off-topic, but Mark you mentioned KHE products being horribly unreliable, basically, I haven't really owned any KHE parts, I do know that you run/once ran the Geisha Street, did you begin to run into major problems with it and went for something else? I've been hunting down coasters for a little while now, for my flat; All of 'em seem to be either KHE-type or Nankai. I'm heavily leaning towards a Nankai Bamboo as it seems people blow out the bearings far less on these. As for the KHE-type ones, are the Reverses still shitting the bed early? same for the Federals? I'm hoping the new Geisha Light isn't crapping on itself already.That seat combo looks awesome, how is it joined together? Some kind of epoxy resin or bonding glue of some sort? It's nice... but the post is about 300mm too short for me EDIT: Also, looking at Eclat's Midkit on their site there; it's a 'lil different to most. Are the bearings a different quality to the usuals you see around in Midkits? I've always wondered if there was a hierachy...KHE coasters - driver bearings blow out on all of them, and the drive-side hub bearings blow up. That's 3 out of the 4 bearings in the hub that fail consistently. Not ideal. The Lite, due to the 3-piece axle, didn't blow the driver bearings much, but the hub bearing still suffered. I also ran pegs for an hour and bent the axle.The Eclat Mid BBs are the same as any others, pretty much, just with fancier spacers. I've got an Eclat BB in now and it's smoother than my old one, but this is both new, and pressed in properly, not hammered (with love) in.Any chance of measuring the distance from the back of the post to the tail? Please I don't have one of the built-in-post ones, so no dice, sorry!In "Massive piss-take" news, Deluxe have also got one on the go now too:Bearing in mind they're a self-proclaimed core trails company, who do everything with no gimmicks and no frills, that seems a bit weird. Caaaaash coooooow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 would be nicer if instead of having to clamp it, the post was splayed, with a wedge inside. That way the seat could be tightened using an allen bolt which sits recessed in the surface of the seat pad.This could also allow for angle adjustment (in the manner usually used on with bmx seats with recessed bolts), all in one smooth move, while still looking clean as fook!just an suggestion though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 would be nicer if instead of having to clamp it, the post was splayed, with a wedge inside. That way the seat could be tightened using an allen bolt which sits recessed in the surface of the seat pad.This could also allow for angle adjustment (in the manner usually used on with bmx seats with recessed bolts), all in one smooth move, while still looking clean as fook!just an suggestion though I think the main seller of this is seat is the weight. I doubt anyone would buy it for it's (lack of) comfort anyway. And as it's bmx and the super light bmx frames mostly come with integrated seat clamp it isn't needed. Otherwise your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 They look really good. I like the brown the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 IMO They look pretty sick lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Appology's for the massive bump but where can you buy these online?Eclat's website refers you to 'hotwheels.com' and on that site they just name local bike stores that sell these products. any chance on a site that sells them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Pijin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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