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Mattley
a Weekend WarriorDate Reviewed: May 8, 2012
Strengths: Comfort, looksWeaknesses: Retail price, a bit hard to set up at first.Bottom Line: This is the most comfortable seat I've ridden. I rode it initially demo'ed it, and then got an opportunity to purchase one from my LBS take off bin. It feels a bit lighter than my SST, and removed a pressure point so my left foot no longer goes numb. I wouldn't have purchased this saddle at retail. But for the deal I got on it, I'm incredibly pleased. With propper cycling shorts it's phenomenally comfortable, with jeans, it does start to hurt after a while.
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Reser Bicycle Outfit
Similar Products Used: WTB Rocket V, WTB SST, Stock Redline seat
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limbo696
a Weekend Warrior
from Orem, UT, USADate Reviewed: June 20, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable saddles with firm support.Weaknesses: Support rail snapped on me after just over 1 season of use. Saddle only had one year warranty on it so I could not get a replacement.Bottom Line: I am a larger rider (6"2, 220lbs) and this is not the first seat I have busted. However, I think a premium seat like this should come with a longer warranty. Probably a decent a seat if you are a light rider.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Fisher Cycling
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Superfly Carbon hard tail
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yetibetty
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: October 28, 2010
Strengths: Looks nice, long railsWeaknesses: This seat has long rails for a reason, it's because you'll be forever moving it beck and forth to try and make it feel comfortable before you give up and sell it.Bottom Line: This seat/saddle is designed around looks and weight and not around the human body(maybe the Italian body).
There is no groove in the center for the dangly bits but a sort of bump at the front of the saddle that ends up right in front of your dangly bits just to add to the pain.
The rear is very narrow and curved so unless you have a butt the size of a three year old your sit bones will not get any support and all of you body weight will be on your dangly bits and that is bad for you and can do permanent harm.
Bottom line: An expensive way to feel pain.
Favorite Trail: The Ridgeway
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: A few different Specialized BG's
Bike Setup: 07 Stumpjumper FSR
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erwi0295
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, ORDate Reviewed: September 29, 2010
Strengths: Looks, weight, stiffnessWeaknesses: causes pain in the family jewelryBottom Line: I ride every day; whether commuting, mountain biking or cross on 4 different bikes w/ different seats. They all suffice, but this one. If you like your junk, don't injure your manhood on this battle ax. This thing will slice you in two after a short period of riding. Throbbing pain will follow. I know, it hurts. Sent me to the doctor. It came on my giant. Its not a good seat, But I've got one for sale if you want it!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Bike and Hike
Similar Products Used: selle SMP Hybrid, Terry Fly, Selle Italia Flite Gel, San Marco Ponza
Bike Setup: 2010 Giant Trance X1
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mike johnson
a Cross Country Rider
from christchurch new zealandDate Reviewed: September 18, 2010
Strengths: weight looksWeaknesses: plastic body underneath snappedBottom Line: loved the seat,then it snapped, the plastic body underneath snapped when riding on a grade 1 trail , thinking of just getting a wtb rocket pro , if it did not snap, it would be 4 + chili, ps the gt carbon pro gets , 5 out of 5 ,had the 2001 gt idrive now the 2008 love both ,but now have had 4 gt,s, back to the fizik ,i will get another 1 for the right price one day
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: gt carbon pro
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sebaho
a Cross Country Rider
from FranceDate Reviewed: August 27, 2010
Strengths: Comfortable at first sight.
Quality of construction.Weaknesses: Too flexible (too comfortable !) : not good for my perineumBottom Line: Very pleased with the Gobi at the beginning, when used 6 hours per week. But during my holidays, after 25 hours of use in 2 weeks, my perineum shouted for help. The reason is that this saddle is so flexible that my perineum had abnormals contacts with it. After hours of this contacts, several cysts appeared.
The setup of this saddle is also very difficult because the rear is turned-up (spirit level problem) and the length is important (nose distance problem).
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Kompressor (Luxembou
Similar Products Used: Fizik Nisene II (excellent but heavy)
WTB Rocket V team
Bike Setup: Cannondale Rush
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SGexpat
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: July 6, 2010
Strengths: Well made, feels durable and easy to cleanWeaknesses: Expensive, on the narrow side, painful and numbing for those with wider sit-bonesBottom Line: Had the saddle a week on demo. Nice and well-made saddle but wrong for me. I'm 5'10 and 76 kilos so not exactly big or heavy. It does have a sweet-spot but puts pressure between my sit-bones and right on my soft tissue causing pain and numbness. Will try the Aliante which should be better width for me. Would think this is fine for those with narrower sit bones and for race/shorter rides.
Favorite Trail: Bukit Timah
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: Entro Cycles
Similar Products Used: WTB Rocket V
Bike Setup: Kona Kula Primo, XC
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bowser5x5
a Cross Country Rider
from nbayDate Reviewed: June 28, 2010
Strengths: well built, nice style, rear & side flex add a lot of variationWeaknesses: can be painful, depending on ride style, butt sizeBottom Line: this is more of a race saddle that all-day xc saddle. can be painful if your butt is big or strangely built. race saddle = shorter time on the bike. overall this is a nice saddle, meant for shorter rides.
Favorite Trail: annadel
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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33MTB
a Cross Country Rider
from East CoastDate Reviewed: April 24, 2010
Strengths: LightweightWeaknesses: Very painfulBottom Line: I ride mostly aggressive cross country. I'm 6'0", 200lbs. I really tried to like this saddle, especially after many of the positive reviews, but it is flat out painful. There is little padding as compared to other saddles (which is why it weighs less), which may account for the lack of comfort. This might be great for someone who races < 1hr., but if you ride any more than that, pain will follow. Maybe it's the way I'm built, but it's just not a good fit for me.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: Price Point
Similar Products Used: Most WTB saddles
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mitsus
a Cross Country Rider
from greeceDate Reviewed: March 31, 2010
Strengths: comfort and most important made my style better. i can now have my knees closer one to otherWeaknesses: i own a cordura model and mud dont leave easilyBottom Line: very good product, it has quality (i didnt like the phenoms quality, looked cheap)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: kassimatisbikes.gr
Similar Products Used: wtb ~60euro model was good ,
fizik tundra - was stiff for me
selle italia slr gel flow, not for me, it hurts
specialized phenom the medium size believe~145mm, very good felt like tundra.
For me gobi xm is better from all the above
Bike Setup: yeti asr slc
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DEK2688
a Cross Country Rider
from PoCo, British Columbia, CanadaDate Reviewed: February 17, 2010
Strengths: Comfort, durability, quality construction, handmade in Italy.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: I own two of these saddles. I had my first Gobi XM on my Dekerf and the fit was so good that I bought a second for my commuter steed, and have commuted on it for well over a year - probably around 5-6K km. Both of my Gobi XM's are the Kium railed versions with Microtex covers; one in Black, one in Anthracite.
The Microtex covers have held up extremely well to general use & abuse and through our wet & nasty weather - much better than any synthetic or leather covered saddle I've ridden/commuted on previously. Same for the padding - it hasn't shown any signs of degradation and has never caused hot spots or pressure sores even on the longest days.
Finally, the Cordura rear and sides afford great scuff protection and enhance the overall durability of an already great product. Worth every penny.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Obsession Bikes
Similar Products Used: WTB Rocket V, various Specialized/WTB/Selle Italia saddles, etc.
Bike Setup: Dekerf Team SST with expensive shiny bits on it.
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SaniJunkie
a Cross Country Rider
from South AfricaDate Reviewed: January 23, 2010
Strengths: Weight ,Looks, Comfort, QualityWeaknesses: None...Bottom Line: Brilliant saddle recommended by a Racing snake. (place in top 20 Sani2c Non stop)
Sorry for you Bill Stacker --- You had Gold in your hands and didnt appreciate it. Myself and +- 40 other reviewers cant be wrong. "Maybe your Bum is too large??
Favorite Trail: Giba, Holla, Karkloof ie Many
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Merida 3000 Beautiful Bike in every sense
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Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, California USADate Reviewed: December 15, 2009
Strengths: -Thick, 5mm EVA foam padding
-Long, curving nose ideal for sustained climbs
-Tailflex feature makes getting behind saddle easy
-Strong, K:ium(KOOM) rails are stiff
-Tough, Cordura-type fabric impervious to scuffing
-ICS clip system for rear light and saddle bag is ingeniousWeaknesses: Couldn't find a SINGLE ONE!Bottom Line: After two years' of saddle evaluations(see above)...I have finally found what I call "ass nirvana." Fizik has developed a fine, 245g marathon racing saddle and endowed it with the finest materials money can buy. Combined with the distinctive, "Alligator jaw" nose...the climbing comfort of this saddle is deceivingly plush and cozy. The Gobi XM(exime') not only flexes at all the right places, but the firm padding creates a seated environment that makes 5+ hour epic rides a complete reality.
The flexy tail will never catch your shorts and allows for instantaneous on/off reliability. At first, it may appear you are sitting on a padded balance beam...but after a few rides the patented Wingflex tines will conform to your sit bones' anatomical profile splendidly.
Its quite obvious Fizik put much thought and consideration when making this saddle...and it clearly shows. This Italian-made masterpiece is tough, light and comfortable enough to last several seasons of uninterrupted comfort and style. Its so forgiving you can ditch the seatpost shock for good! On my hardtail- it offers the perfect balance of weight, function and looks. Just one of those "keeper" saddles...like the Brooks B17. Once it shapes to your buns...it becomes ALL YOURS!!!
Get one today...
Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Park(24 Hours of Adrenalin Course)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: -Specialized Phenom SL
-Selle Italia SLR
-Bontrager RXL
-WTB Rocket V ti
-Selle San Marco Ponza Lux
Bike Setup: 19-pound Cannondale XC race hardtail - Mavic Crossmax SLR, XTR. XO, Magura Marta SL, Continental Speed King, Thomson Masterpiece, Stans NoTubes
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HK91
a Weekend Warrior
from OhioDate Reviewed: October 24, 2009
Strengths: Design and CraftsmanshipWeaknesses: Idiots like Shotgun doing a review of the saddleBottom Line: Would recommend this Quality saddle - finally retired one of my all time favorite Specialized seats and started performing reviews - purchased multiple saddles and as everyone indicated the saddle that will make you happy depends on the individuals build, riding style and terrain you ride. The northeast region of our country offers rolling hills and heavy woods to mild trails so you are on and off the saddle frequently. I have been doing more long distance trail rides recently and find this saddle to be a great selection for diverse riding conditions. The flex in the tail of the saddle makes a unique feel and give when utilizing the saddle. I use the Gore pants and notice no uncomfortable conditions even after a full day of riding. The Italian hand made craftsmanship of this saddle is "superior" compared to the Taiwan and Chinese garbage which are comparatively priced. Make sure to look for the MTB label when looking to purchase for off road - these saddles offer a denser padding. Want to continue to ride this new girl for a longer time and rate the durability and finish before rating it as an overall 5... so far it will achieve this rating.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Similar Products Used: Specialized,Trek - Bontrager, MTB
Bike Setup: Trek Carbon bikes - newest Fuel EX 9.8 full suspension
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BubColorado
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO, USADate Reviewed: October 7, 2009
Strengths: For me, this is the holy grail of saddles. I've been mountain biking for 20 years and have gone through a dozen saddles. Over that time, this is the only one that I don't even think about after riding all day.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: The top of this saddle is far more flat than most, which in my opinion makes all the difference. Most saddles have a bit of a crown, which would make sense if ones taint were concave. Getting rid of the crown puts less stress on the soft tissues and balances the weight on your sit bones. Most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden.
Favorite Trail: Buffalo Creek
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Many
Bike Setup: Titus Racer-X
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