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Bert Boutte
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TXDate Reviewed: August 23, 2004
Strengths: Nice saddle, like the leatherWeaknesses: Hard on the assBottom Line: The bottom line is watch your bottom. If you don't sit in the saddle long, this will work. The thing is I ride on the road 6-7 miles then hit a 8 mile trail. The ride back sucks! Starts to feel like I'm straddling a log. The one thing that I like about this seat is the fact I can slide back quicker. Found a trek seat that is much more comfortable. Save this thing for race days.
Favorite Trail: anywhere
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Trek, other serfas products, WTB
Bike Setup: Cannondale 600 disk
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Remi Parent
a
from NB, CanadaDate Reviewed: July 20, 2004
Strengths: It seems durable
Fast email communication and services from Norco
Warranty! (satisfaction garanteed or refund)Weaknesses: Saddle not wide enough, very hard on ass and very uncomfortable on long ridesBottom Line: This saddle is nothing like I though it would have been based on reviews here.
The saddle is model 2004 DDvado men.
I rode with it 3 times on the road and just couldn't get used to it at all, it should have been a little wider.
Very hard on ass if you ask me.
I am returning it today and will continue to use my specialized seat untill I find something better.
I should have gone with the same saddle but woman version as it is wider.
Favorite Trail: any single track
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At: centre du cyclisme
Similar Products Used: Selle Flite, specialized body geometry
Bike Setup: Specialized Epic
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Brad
a Racer
from CanadaDate Reviewed: April 18, 2004
Strengths: Light, extremely comfortable on long rides. Good looking to boot.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: So far I would say it is the best saddle I have ever used. I tried a similar saddle years ago (too soft and hurt after about 30 min), so don't be fooled into buying a cheap imitation. I have gone on 4 hr rides and so far I can hardly tell that I am sitting on a saddle at all. These things work for some and others they may not work for at all. But with all the riding that I do (12k +a year) this saddle feels like a dream come true for my jewels and butt. If you can get one you won't be dissappointed.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Turbomatic 2 (very comfy also), Selle Italia Flite Gel (pretty good) , Specialized Body Geometry( What a piece of crap and a total waste of money, wouldn't give it to my worst enemy, maybe!!)
Bike Setup: Marinoni custom made cyclocross setup for road use.
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Dylan
a Cross Country Rider
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: October 3, 2002
Strengths: Feels great. Very comfortable for all kinds of riding. Serfas customer service answered all of my questions very quickly!Weaknesses: A little on the heavy side for a weight weenie like me...I think serfas told me it weighed about 270gms... :( Also, the price is a little high...MSRP $80Bottom Line: If you find a seat that you really like, I mean REALLY like, stick with it. This seat is phenomenal! It was recommended by Chris at the Bicycle Warehouse. I can ride for days without feeling any pain "down there"...this means that I will probably be able to have kids one day...*sniff* I've got two of these saddles right now. Serfas told me that they were coming out with some new colors so I am sure that you would be able to find one that matches your bike..(if you are into that sort of thing ;) BTW, I am about 165 lbs, so my a$$ is not a jumbo size. Given that, the seat fits me perfect. It is easy to slide in or out of as well. I think the bigger guys that dropped a review here have said that the seat fits well for them too! In a word, AWESOME! I give this 5 flaming poo pies fer value (since I got 20% discount) and 5 flaming poo pies for overall (great for keeping the twig and berries from being damaged)
Favorite Trail: still searching
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: bicyclewarehouse.com
Bike Setup: Klein Adept Comp pretty much stock...
Klein Adept Pro w/ all the fixins...23.5lbs baby!
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TopJimmy
a Weekend Warrior
from BostonDate Reviewed: August 4, 2002
Strengths: Excellent padding for a small seat.
Ti Rails.
Light weight.
Kevlar sides.
Well constructed and great for maneuveringWeaknesses: Racing sized seat. Not a full sized seat. If you need the extra surface area in the back, get something else.Bottom Line: It has little surface area, yet very comfortable. No 'seat wings' in the back; so, maneuvering in and out of the seat is incredible. At first, you might feel like you are going to fall back out tof the seat because there is nothing for your buttom to 'lean in to' and rest upon. With a little adjustment and few rides, you realize how much more agile the mens Vado really is.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Ace Wheelworks
Similar Products Used: SDG Bel Comp, Trico Memoflex II (softy gel seat)
Bike Setup: Std. High end MTB bike
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Michal Grau
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati, Ohio, USADate Reviewed: November 26, 2001
Strengths: Slimness, Padding density, TI rails for strength, The missing middle! & lightweight for this category(RX saddles)
Comfort from Day one and able to move aft on the bike without hangup on the seat sides, Strong(I weight 225lbs)Weaknesses: Price, but it is worth itBottom Line: My biggest problem (since I have tree trunk legs) was clearing the saddle while moving fore and aft over the rear of the bike, this saddle solved that problem, cut chafing, and has the cutout for the old prostate relief. I really like it and it is the first saddle I have paid that kind of money for, I am satisfied and it works as I had expected.
Favorite Trail: Caney Loop, Cave Run, KY
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Oakley Cycles, Cinti, Oh
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Race, Velo Mens RX saddle(Wider)
Bike Setup: Cannondale F900SX hardtail with 100mm Lefty fork, Thudbuster Seatpost, Monkey lite bars, grip shifters..
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Martin
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: November 4, 2001
Strengths: This is a very comfortable saddle, while still narrow enough to get off the back. Long rails allow for a good degree of adjustment.Weaknesses: lose one value chilli - not cheapBottom Line: I have the chromoly railed version. This saddle is very comfortable (I'm over 250 pounds) while not so wide and bulky that you can't manouvre around it and get off the back. I used to ride only "break in" type leather saddles, but I'm a bit unfit at the moment and didn't have the guts to break in a new, hard piece of leather. This provides a higher level of comfort than a well fitted, broken in leather saddle from the first ride. I would recommend it without hesitation. I also like the fact that it allows me to get my seat right back, improving my position on the bike.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Similar Products Used: rolls, turbo, stock Giant Ranier saddle
Bike Setup: stock Giant Ranier
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