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Block8 Sofa King Saddle

5/5 (3 Reviews)

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Weight : 431 grams


Product Description

Designation: Trail/DH/Freeride/Big rider XC

This is the do it all seat for today’s do it all rider. Strong and not too heavy this beauty is covered in genuine leather and real Kevlar. Comfort and long haul durability are the name of the game with the Sofa King.
Tech:
  • Longer front section for increased control in technical situations
  • Leaner hip area for easy weight transitions
  • Kevlar nose and corners for durability in those unforeseen situations
  • Genuine leather cover
  • 8mm cromoly rails


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    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Nige a Weekend Warrior from Bahrain

    Date Reviewed: May 4, 2008

    Strengths:    Well made, durable and very comfortable

    Weaknesses:    None found

    Bottom Line:   
    Bought this to replace the stock Bontrager seat. Had it over 16 months and ridden over 3000 miles on it, including a few whole day 80 mile rides. The seat is well padded without being excessive, very well made and takes the knocks. The leather shows no sign of wear and the kevlar edges are well positioned for further protection to the seat.

    Competitively priced and overall a great product.

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    Duration Product Used:   1 Year

    Price Paid:    $50.00

    Similar Products Used:   Bontrager sport and other models

    Bike Setup:   Hifi
    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by kevin moore a Cross Country Rider from pittsburgh pa 15211 usa

    Date Reviewed: March 30, 2007

    Strengths:    like a old pair of shoes,better each time you put them on
    better and better.

    Weaknesses:    Hard to find.

    Bottom Line:   
    brooks makes the best.

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    Favorite Trail:   erie lake trail

    Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

    Price Paid:    $120.00

    Purchased At:   the bike shop pittsburgh pa 15206

    Similar Products Used:   delux sport

    Bike Setup:   road bike
    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Mudd a Weekend Warrior from Fallbrook, CA USA

    Date Reviewed: December 3, 2006

    Strengths:    A leather/kevlar saddle that's cushy and plushy. Kevlar on the critical wearpoints; nose and back. The boys are happy!

    Weaknesses:    Rails could be titanium, instead of Cromoly. But, not really an issue at this point. "Block 8" silkscreening on the front kevlar area wears off quickly.

    Bottom Line:   
    Great "control-able" freeride/DH saddle! Padded in the right places. Takes abuse. Able to get behind it on the descents, and comfortable on the nose in climbing mode. Not "crazy-wide", and not "stupid-narrow"!

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    Favorite Trail:   Noble Canyon

    Duration Product Used:   3 months

    Price Paid:    $50.00

    Purchased At:   Beyond Bikes

    Similar Products Used:   Azonic Love Seat, WTB Laser, etc.

    Bike Setup:   Santa Cruz VP-Free, Marz 888, Nevegals, Hayes 8", RaceFace cranks and bar, XT/XTR, Thomson, SRAM, etc...
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