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dklopp
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WADate Reviewed: April 5, 2011
Strengths: It is fairly comfortableWeaknesses: It broke in the worst way possible on a seat only landing. The seat rails broke through the leather top and impaled me - resulting in me nearly bleeding out on the trail. It took 25 staples, 7 stitches, 4+ hours of cardiovascular and urological surgery, 4 days in the hospital, 3 months on blood thinners, 2 weeks with a blood filter, and over a hundred thousand dollars in medical bills are the result of the seat rails breaking through to the top.Bottom Line: This seat is not designed well at all. The mounts for the rails are tiny. The rails are designed to come out so you can replace them - this means they are also less secure in the case of a crash. I got in contact with Trek about it and they basically said "We are sorry for your misfortune" and cut off communication - even though I said I wasn't looking to sue. I tried to warn them about a problem with their product, but they ignored it. I am never going to buy anything from Trek, Bontrager, Fisher, etc ever again. Horrible product and they ignored my warning about its possible danger to other - completely unacceptable of any company.
Here is a link to the pictures (I hope MTBR will allow it):
http://klopp.pinkbike.com/album/OUCH/
Favorite Trail: Whistler
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Too many to list: SDG Ibeam stuff, transition seats, wtb seats, chromag seats, etc
Bike Setup: Trek Session 7, RS Totem SoloAir, Transition Wheelset, etc.
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nat
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: September 15, 2007
Strengths: Looks great
Durability (whenever i flip my bike over to fix something it never tears)
soft (for me)Weaknesses: Not a great jump saddleBottom 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
Favorite Trail: oxford falls
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: came with bike
Bike Setup: Garyfisher bitter
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bob
a Weekend Warrior
from FloridaDate Reviewed: May 14, 2007
Weaknesses: this is by far the least comfortable saddle I have ever owned!!!Bottom Line: Saddles are meant to be sat on...go with WTB for style, comfort & durability.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: various WTB, Specialized
Bike Setup: king fisher 1
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zack nancekiuell
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from paris,on,canDate Reviewed: November 16, 2006
Strengths: doesnt break
looks goodWeaknesses: the worst if u have to ride more then 15 min to get somewhere (uncomfertable)Bottom Line: good, but could b comfertable
Favorite Trail: lions
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: cyclepath - came with bike
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
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The Guy Above
a Downhiller
from Lynnfield Mass.Date Reviewed: July 21, 2006
Strengths: Everything I said above...looks cool and is comfyWeaknesses: 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.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.
Favorite Trail: +***LYNN WOODS***+ and B&T's
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Came on Bike - Western Cycle
Similar Products Used: Other comfy Bontragers...Selle San Marco ERA...WTB
Bike Setup: GF KingFisher 1 frame w/2 components
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