Submitted by
stormpeakco
a Cross Country Rider
from steamboat springs, CO
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2008
Strengths: didn't seem to notice a break-in period. very acceptable comfort without a great deal of weight or girth.
Weaknesses: none, thus far
Bottom Line:
No pun intended, the ride up Zig Zag (Steamboat Ski Mtn)was absolutely bottom, basement pleasing. For once the expected pain in the legs while mountain biking was virtually unaccompanied by extreme ischial tuberosity discomfort and inappropriate gluteal ischemia.
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Flite, Fizik, Torelli Amalfi SL
Bike Setup: Moots YBB
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Submitted by
smokey422
a Cross Country Rider
from MO
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2008
Strengths: Comfort, nose does not tend to snag shorts when sliding forward on steep hills.
Weaknesses: Leather seams are getting worn but I've had this saddle a long time. Some would say weight but the most overweight component on my bike is the rider.
Bottom Line:
This is a very comfortable seat that is also a good value (can't believe the prices on some of these new seats!). I find it works best if mounted just slightly nose down. I've done 6 hour rides on my Lemond with no saddle issues. I like the way the nose is rounded, some saddles tend to snag shorts when riding way forward. The seams on the top are getting worn on mine. When time comes for a replacement, it will be another Koobi.
Similar Products Used: Brooks, Selle Italia Flite, San Marco.
Bike Setup: Lemond Poprad cyclocross bike, Fisher Marlin HT with Thudbuster (have used on both).
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Submitted by
Red Warrior
a Cross Country Rider
from Westfield, MA
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2007
Strengths: split nose/love channel shape
Weaknesses: seating surface wearing off, now absorbs water
Bottom Line:
Very good saddle for my butt. Very comfortable but maybe a tad wide. Mine is very worn after a year or so and 2k plus miles. Top layer of seating surface wore off and now absorbs water. Love the saddle and would give perfect rating except for accelerated wear. To be fair though, it is billed as a recreational saddle.
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Strengths: Fantastic! No numbness/tingling/etc. Comfortable. Great construction.
Weaknesses: None!
Bottom Line:
Have used this saddle for over 5 years for cross country racing, adventure racing, and 24-hour racing which equals long and rough hours in the saddle. I will never purchase another! Rarely, if ever do I have problems down in the region of interest. The seat is comfortable and has lasted through significant abuse. No tearing or deterioration of the leather. Have used various gel seats and the Specialized versions. If you're having problems, buy one of these seats and ride on problem free.
Similar Products Used: Various gel seats and the Specialized version + various weight weenie racing saddles.
Bike Setup: Shwinn Homegrown (hard tail race bike), XT/XTR, SID
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Submitted by
The Porkmeister
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Alamos, NM USA
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2005
Strengths: Durable, comfy, nice looking, well designed, not obnoxiously heavy
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
As a big, big guy who loves to take long rides on trails many times each week, this is a great seat! I had thought that mountain biking would just have to be moderately painful on the ass and nuggets for a large fleshy guy like me, but I was wrong. Being like Jabba the Hut, the seat literally disappears under my gerth, but that's okay -- the seat is durable and functional. Koobi makes a great seat that retains its comfort throughout the miles. I can actually do an all-day ride and not come home numb now. Before I got the Koobi, I was in pain after an hour or two in the saddle. Not anymore! I do not hesitate to recommend Koobi. Plus they look kind of cool and nobody else I know has one. If you see me on the trail (and I'm hard to miss) with a smile on my face, you'll know my Koobi is still going strong ...
This review is for the new version of SI gel saddle. I was concerned about changing my Serfas Rx which is so well padded but decided to try due to the great reviews here (thanks). The weight is at 320g a full 185g lighter than the Serfas and the width is a bit narrower which makes for a better technical saddle. But the main issue of comfort was fully answered. This saddle is even more comfy than the Serfas - all my worries dissapeared and I am a happy camper. I will get this one again if needed without hesitation.
Similar Products Used: Serfas Rx other gel saddled and the default Giant saddle.
Bike Setup: NRS
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Submitted by
'ric
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2003
Strengths: Super comfortable Great price for a Koobi Future generations no longer doomed, family clan lives on
Weaknesses: Slightly heavy, but that's about it
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that my bottom feels fine.
The junk saver does the business. Nicely contoured so that everything just falls into place. You may need to put your seat a little further forward and tilt it more downwards than you're used to to take full advantage of this.
Mine didn't even need seasoning, was instantly comfy right out of the box. Leather feels great when you're wearing shorts, or indeed if you're nekkid, though I wouldn't know, honest guv'nor!
You can get lighter saddles, but you won't get one as nice to sit on for the price. Only reason I relegated this to my spare bike was cos I bought another saddle - you guessed it, Koobi as well, the Tri model.
Similar Products Used: Fizik Plateau, Koobi Tri, Selle Flight, etc
Bike Setup: Merlin E-Stay Suspension '93, full XTR
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Submitted by
Jim Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Clanton, Al. USA
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2003
Strengths: Cost, comfort construction
Bottom Line:
I am just over 200lbs and I had just about decided that I would have to be uncomfortable. I read several reviews on this site and I decided to give the Koobi SI a try. I am glad I did. This is a very comfortable saddle. I used to really start to feel my saddle after an hour or so but now I never think about my butt. BUY ONE
Submitted by
Gary White
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2003
Strengths: Strong and very comfortable, good level of padding
Weaknesses: None that I can think of
Bottom Line:
I use this saddle on my Cove 'out-of-bounds' hardtail for serious XC hacks and light freeriding. I wanted a thicker, more pliable saddle to provide more cushioning without a weight penalty. The Si fits the bill - still going strong after serious use, with just some light scuffing from wear on the sides of the leather. Excellent
Similar Products Used: Koobi Au Enduro, various Specialiazed
Bike Setup: Cove Stiffee FR, Hope Bulb hubs and Mavic X219 rims, Marzocchi Z1 Drop Off forks, Race Face North Shore cranks & rings, XT shifers & front mech, XTR rear mech, Hope C2 disc brake set, Easton EA50 seat post, bar and stem
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Submitted by
Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Central, NJ
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2003
Strengths: Looks cool, super comfortable, quality construction, curvy ergonomic profile fits me nicely
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
This is a great, good looking, comfortable saddle. Once it broke in it became more comfortable than I would have expected from just leather and padding. The love channel works wonders. Cool graphics. Weight weenies might prefer a few grams lighter, but it's light enough for most. Quality construction. Great deal.
Submitted by
Lin Dze
a Cross Country Rider
from Monterey CA
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2003
Strengths: all sorts of comfortable. And i like their little K spade logo.
Weaknesses: hmmmm, its a little heavier than a more expensive saddle?
Bottom Line:
Very happy with this saddle. I use this bike to commute to work, around 12 miles a day, and I can say I would definatly buy another one. Not the lighteset one you can buy but its a reasonable cost and my ass loves this thing. I ride it almost every day and only once has it bothered me, though i think that might have been more the fault of the shorts i was wearing.
Bike Setup: Supergo, er, Access 03 XCL, Marz Marathon, Team Stylo cranks, XTR rear derailer, XT front derailer, Hayes Comp disc, and Sun DS2-XC/XT wheelset. And of course the lovely Koobi
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Submitted by
Ken
a Weekend Warrior
from W. Springfield, MA.
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003
Strengths: Looks great, extremely comfortable, and price is reasonable for what you get.
Weaknesses: None so far!
Bottom Line:
It is heavier than my previous saddle but the comfort factor far exceeds the weight. Buy it your ass and prostate will thank you!
Strengths: WOW! I can't believe how truly comfortable this saddle is. I actually cut time off my favorite ride because I wasn't shifting around in the seat all the time.
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