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Submitted by
Lucky
a Date Reviewed: May 11, 2012
Strengths: Refer to above reviews. lightweight, sleek look etc. etc.Weaknesses: comfort for the everyday MTBrBottom Line: Looking at the reviews it seems like AC/BC and I are the only ones with this issue (on this site...) To me this means geometry plays a big role in deciding to buy this saddle - watch out!
Got the saddle with my bike. Could live past the comfy issue but the rear width causes pressure in the area where hamstrings is joined to the "sit-bone" ie. cuts of blood-flow to hamstrings and causing them to cramp - this happened for me after only 5-8kms.
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ClayP
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TXDate Reviewed: January 4, 2012
Strengths: lightweight, good geometry, side protectionWeaknesses: so-so comfortBottom Line: This is a minimalist saddle that gives good support. I bought a used one to try and it is ok. Not super comfy but very light and does what it should
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Flite, SDG Formula FXR, San Marco Aspide
Bike Setup: 98 Zaskar LE
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Jazzist
a Racer
from GermanyDate Reviewed: January 4, 2012
Strengths: Talking about the 2011 version here.
Available in different sizes. Switched to it just before a 3-day marathon race on my Hardtail, without trying it before. Kind of stupid idea, but well, at least I have identified the right size for me.
It is just great! Had no problems whatsoever. Also for going behind the saddle the shape is ok. It is not too long or wide (especially compared to the in this regard awfull sqlab 611 active).Weaknesses: Weight could be less.Bottom Line: Find out the right size and you have a comfortable saddle for long rides with enough room for difficult downhills.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Specialized Format, Selle Italia X0, SQlab 611 Active, Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow,...
Bike Setup: Hardtail
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ehigh
a Weekend Warrior
from CaliforniaDate Reviewed: May 18, 2011
Strengths: Light, low profile, and the structure is slightly flexible. The seat doesn't get in the way while riding, like some of mine have in the past. Managed to get it for the price the bike shop pays for it, so that worked out rather well for me. Costs other people there $100Weaknesses: I don't experience any. I probably would get a seat with more cushion on it if I had a hard tail; but fortunately I've got plenty rear suspension.Bottom Line: I love this seat. It is exactly what I wanted. I realize that when dealing with a full suspension bike that has 160 mm of front and rear suspension that the seat is not going to brake or save my balls. It doesn't give my any trouble and doesn't rub on me uncomfortably. I'm 6'3" and about 165 pounds; I realize not all seats work for everyone but this one is great. There is not a bunch of unnecessary cushion. I might think twice about getting this seat if I had a hard tail, but fortunately (in my opinion) I do not have one.
On a side note, there should be more types of cyclists to pick from. I am ride 4-5 times a week, but I'm not a downhiller, racer, cross country rider... I just do all mountain/free-ride/enduro. Oh well.
Favorite Trail: Hazard Peak Trail
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: I've only had stock seats.
Bike Setup: Norco Range 3; few after-market upgrades.
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Major Glory
a Cross Country Rider
from USADate Reviewed: May 17, 2010
Strengths: light weight, looks good in black or white, cut away middle adds to comfort. not the most padding but thats a strength not a weakness for me. make sure you get the proper widthWeaknesses: it doesnt come in other colors ?Bottom Line: Best saddle I've used. Get one, you wont be disappointed.
Favorite Trail: all the fast ones
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: a bike shop
Similar Products Used: WTB
Bike Setup: Trek 8500 - old skool
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mcmurv
a Racer
from Austin, TXDate Reviewed: April 5, 2010
Strengths: Light, sturdy, good looking.Weaknesses: Hurts my ars.Bottom Line: AC / BC said it best. If you are XC racer, this would be a great saddle for you. I am an ultra endurance racer, so sitting on this saddle for 6+ hours is painful. However, it does encourage one to jump out of the saddle and dance on the pedals. Over the last few months, it has really helped my out of the saddle climbing.
Favorite Trail: Breckenridge 100
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: 2010 Specialized S-Works Epic
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FreddyMac
a Cross Country Rider
from Princeton, NJDate Reviewed: December 7, 2009
Strengths: COMFY! Comfy! Comfy! Well made, light weightWeaknesses: Um... Looks like wedgie waiting to happen...Bottom Line: Disclaimer:
I know that saddles are a very personal item, and no two bodies are made the same, so even great saddles will not work the same or be as comfortable for everyone.
Like others here, I was very skeptical of this saddle, but I could not find another of my beloved WTB saddle anywhere. At first glance, I thought that I had seen pizza boxes that would be sturdier (and probably more comfy too). But my LBS guy swore by it and I know that he rides 15-20 miles a day- almost every day. Plus, it came with a 30 day money back guarantee. So I figured that I would try it out and then when I hated it, I would just return it and I could at least ride and have 30 days to track down another WTB. Boy was I surprised! It was love at first sit. This saddle is soooooo comfy. All day rides in the saddle or a quick trip around the block, this thing just performs.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: WTB, San something
Bike Setup: klein Adroit hardtail- XTR & SRAM XO
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azdrawdy
a Cross Country Rider
from N. Augusta, SCDate Reviewed: December 2, 2009
Strengths: Terrific saddle for long rides. Love the minimal padding and sloped nose.Weaknesses: Well, it is starting to show some wear from my inner thighs rubbing the nose, but that is after over 200 hours on this saddle.Bottom Line: I had a Phenom on my '06 Stumpy FSR and loved it then, but wasn't sure I could use this minimalist saddle on my hardtail. Wrong! This saddle is perfect. Light (enough). Never snags (I wear lycra, not baggies). Extremely comfortable, even on six hour rides. I may stock up on these before Speccy changes the design!
Favorite Trail: Varies
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Too numerous to list.
Bike Setup: Caffeine 29er 2.
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panzer07
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont CA USADate Reviewed: November 29, 2009
Strengths: Light, comfy, very comfyWeaknesses: shorts - baggies or tights get caught on sharp edges of seat when doing scary technical decents and paper thin leather wears out quickly and is very expensive!Bottom Line: Great saddle but not recomended for mountainbiking as it gets caught on shorts on every technical decent. Have swapped it out and now is on my roadbike. Very comfy and can do long rides without getting numb nuts.
Favorite Trail: TRT
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: WTB, Italia, San Marcos
Bike Setup: Niner RIP9
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Submitted by
azi
a Weekend Warrior
from AustraliaDate Reviewed: September 25, 2009
Strengths: Comfortable, durable, reasonably lightWeaknesses: Wide at the backBottom Line: This saddle came with my bike. No problems with comfort on endurance rides. The rear of the saddle is a bit wide though - the wing reinforcements rub and catch on my shorts when I lean back for technical descents. This impairs confidence a little.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: WTB Laser, Specialized Avatar
Bike Setup: Specialized Epic
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bdundee
a Racer
from wausau wiDate Reviewed: May 9, 2009
Strengths: Very comfortable, not a bad price and cool looking.Weaknesses: The nose might be a bit thick.Bottom Line: Awesome saddle!! I was using a wtb pure and it felt like it was putting pressure where it shouldn't. So I thought I would try a phenom. I was very leary at first do to the lack of padding and minimal design, but wow I fell in love on the first ride. I can feel my sit bones planted in the correct spot on the saddle and no pressure anywhere else. Perfect!!!!
Favorite Trail: 9 mile
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: WTB and Bontrager saddles
Bike Setup: GF HKEK, with a few good parts here and there!
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Century100
a Cross Country Rider
from Murfreesboro, TNDate Reviewed: April 23, 2009
Strengths: Relieved the pressure I was having with my stock saddle.Weaknesses: None yetBottom Line: I was getting a lot of pain from my stock saddle, so bad that it felt like I had a constant bladder infection. I went to my LBS and they recommended the Phenom. I was reluctant to pay $85 for a seat that looked like it had zero padding, but to my surprise, this seat was much more comfortable than my padded stock seat. I have only put ~150 miles on it, but so far I have not had any pain (other than the obvious pain of sitting on a thin saddle for 3 hours).
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: Moab bikes
Bike Setup: Haro V4 set up for road rides
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beatnik_
a Cross Country Rider
from Alicante SpainDate Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Strengths: Comfy, well made and water friendlyWeaknesses: HeavyBottom Line: That´s the best saddle i´ve ever tried in 20 years. I love Toupe, but it was uncomfy, that is stiffer and way better.
Buy it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite Trail: Marathon
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Toupe, Alias, BGPro, Max Flite, Flite, SMP Pro, Rival
Bike Setup: 10.9 kg SJ FSR 04 and Sworks Road 08
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boy1dr
a Racer
from toronto, ontario, canadaDate Reviewed: March 14, 2009
Strengths: very comfortable, shape, durability, flex and stiffness is just right, decent weight, just the right amount of paddingWeaknesses: not quite the quality of a selle italia or brooks, but not as cheap as some other saddles.Bottom Line: subjectively i love this saddle so much that i bought one for all of my bikes. i love the wide flat shape, the cut out really works for a variety of riding positions and styles. for the price it's great bang for the buck.
Favorite Trail: albion
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: selle italia flite, wtb rocket v, specialized bg comp, specialized toupe, bontrager proform sl, fizik freek, a few other lesser known brands.
Bike Setup: fisher hifi pro; serotta csi; santa cruz v10; specialized tricross single
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Longbow
a Weekend Warrior
from Denham Springs, LADate Reviewed: January 25, 2009
Strengths: The fit & comfort.Weaknesses: ZEROBottom Line: I could not handle the stock saddle that came on my Trek 69er SS after only a few hours, so I went to the nearest bike shop & ended up with this saddle. The bike shop owner told me to simply bring it back for a replacement or full refund if I wasn't pleased with this saddle. Needless to say, but I will not be returning it. What really impressed me most was that the owner was not trying to sell me one of his highest priced saddles, but asked me a lot of questions on the type of riding that I would be using it for & then made his recommendation. If you are ever in central Louisiana, stop at Red River Cyclery in Alexandria for honest service.
Favorite Trail: Wild Azalea
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$93.00
Purchased At: Specialized dealer
Similar Products Used: Serfas Terazzo
Bike Setup: Trek 69er single speed hardtail.
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