So Charge components are now Fabric

[Phixion]

After looking online for a Black/Black Charge Scoop and wondering why everywhere was sold out - I found out that Charge have rebranded their bicycle components to a new name 'Fabric'.

http://fabric.cc/

I've ordered a Fabric Scoop saddle, I like the look of the Cell, but that's yet to be released.

Some of the options on the saddles are interesting;

Flat, Shallow and Radius style.
Cromo, Ti and Carbon rails which are designed to be more flexible.

 

[Brandane]

Last time I bought a Charge Spoon, which was only about a year ago, it was £25.
A Fabric Scoop (which appears to be the nearest equivalent to the Spoon) is £40. That's progress for you!

 

[raleighnut]

Any link (by association) to the new Brooks Cambium and the future launch of the 'Levi Strauss' version of that.
Yes that's right you will soon be able to buy a 'Red Tab' Denim version of the new Brooks fabric and rubber saddle.
When I was asked by them to comment on this new range and wether I would purchase one I simply replied "Ask me in about 15 yrs time, we'll know if they're any good then"

 

[Dragonwight]

Its states the "Cell" is designed for a wide hipped body, WTF? A women then? Or am I being sexist if so wide hipped men step forward.

 

[winjim]

That'll be why I can't find any bar tape then

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Its states the "Cell" is designed for a wide hipped body, WTF? A women then? Or am I being sexist if so wide hipped men step forward.

The gap between folks sit bones is not gender specific, contrary to popular belief. Is your attitude sexist? Your call.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Last time I bought a Charge Spoon, which was only about a year ago, it was £25.
A Fabric Scoop (which appears to be the nearest equivalent to the Spoon) is £40. That's progress for you!

The Fabric Scoop is equivalent to a Charge Scoop imo and nowt like a Spoon ime.

 

[Brandane]

The Fabric Scoop is equivalent to a Charge Scoop imo and nowt like a Spoon ime.

Looks like they've discontinued the Spoon, and I couldn't find anything else in their range to compare it to. The range is now Line/Scoop/Cell. Wonder why there is no longer a Spoon, which seemed to be a good seller?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Looks like they've discontinued the Spoon, and I couldn't find anything else in their range to compare it to. The range is now Line/Scoop/Cell. Wonder why there is no longer a Spoon, which seemed to be a good seller?

I agree dropping the Spoon, if that is what they've done, feels like an odd move*. But then so does rebranding the entire product line! Perhaps they got bored with the kitchen implement meme?

*Though my 'arris didn't like a Spoon over long distances.

 

[Dragonwight]

The gap between folks sit bones is not gender specific, contrary to popular belief. Is your attitude sexist? Your call.

The bit I read said wide hip bones not sit bones. Typo I guess

 

[Binz]

still some spoons in the shops according to google https://www.google.co.uk/#q=charge+spoon&tbm=shop if you want 1 get em while you can

 

[Salad Dodger]

Be aware that the Madison Flux saddle (which is still available and has not had a name change a la Charge Spoon) is virtually a clone of the old style Spoon. I believe it has slightly different grade of foam within it, but otherwise it's very, very similar to a Spoon...... and probably a good bit cheaper.

 

[Crackle]

Be aware that the Madison Flux saddle (which is still available and has not had a name change a la Charge Spoon) is virtually a clone of the old style Spoon. I believe it has slightly different grade of foam within it, but otherwise it's very, very similar to a Spoon...... and probably a good bit cheaper.

It is cheaper but a good deal softer than the Spoon. I have one on the mtn bike but wouldn't use it for the road.

 

[Phixion]

The Fabric Scoop Radial version and Charge Spoon are pretty much identical in terms of shape. I ordered both to compare... difference is the Scoop uses far better manufacturing techniques and there's no more sticthing (which many compained about on the Spoon).

 

[adamhearn]

The Cannondale Synape 2015 is listed as being equipped with a Fabric Spoon saddle but I suppose that could be an OEM option only? Seems an odd decision to drop the Spoon if they really have done so.