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Bontrager Big Earl

MSRP $
Weight 342 grams
# of Reviews 5
Average Rating 3.8/5
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Submitted by nat a Weekend Warrior from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:oxford falls
Duration Product Used:3 months
Purchased At:came with bike
Strengths:Looks great
Durability (whenever i flip my bike over to fix something it never tears)
soft (for me)
Weaknesses:Not a great jump saddle
Bike Setup:Garyfisher bitter
Bottom Line:Its a great saddle if you spend most of your time out of your seat standing up. But if you sit down a lot you should go get something softer
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by bob a Weekend Warrior from Florida
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:3 months
Weaknesses:this is by far the least comfortable saddle I have ever owned!!!
Similar Products Used:various WTB, Specialized
Bike Setup:king fisher 1
Bottom Line:Saddles are meant to be sat on...go with WTB for style, comfort & durability.
Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

Submitted by zack nancekiuell a from paris,on,can
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:lions
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Purchased At:cyclepath - came with bike
Strengths:doesnt break
looks good
Weaknesses:the worst if u have to ride more then 15 min to get somewhere (uncomfertable)
Similar Products Used:stock gt seats, norco seats, velo seats, big earl jump, other 1's
Bike Setup:05 gary fisher mullet, marz dj comp, single speed
Bottom Line:good, but could b comfertable
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:3

Submitted by The Guy Above a Downhiller from Lynnfield Mass.
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:+***LYNN WOODS***+ and B&T's
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Purchased At:Came on Bike - Western Cycle
Strengths:Everything I said above...looks cool and is comfy
Weaknesses:I BROKE IT.

Yes, today I had a crash and people wanted me to go to the ER...just to give you an idea of what kinda crash...anyway, the seat seperated from the rails.
Similar Products Used:Other comfy Bontragers...Selle San Marco ERA...WTB
Bike Setup:GF KingFisher 1 frame w/2 components
Bottom Line:I love it and wana get it again...it was a bad crash so I really can't blame Bontrager.

But, given that it is meant to withstand insane stuff as it's an Earl, I can only give it 4 chillies.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Nathaniel Williams a Downhiller from Lynnfield, MA - USA
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:*************************************LYNN WOODS*************************************or Bruce and Tom
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Purchased At:Western Cycle - Came on my KingFisher
Strengths:Looks cool*
Is comfy enough for rough stuff
Is not big and squishy
Looks cool*
Weaknesses:uh...




none!
Similar Products Used:WTB, San Marco Era, cheaper Bontrager, SDG -really bad
Bike Setup:KingFisher 1 frame...KingFisher 2 components
Bottom Line:I like the stuff that's some type of fabric which makes up a lot of the seat. Is relatively comfy without being to squishy.

A great seat.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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