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Submitted by
Justin
a
from Mill Valley
Date Reviewed: December 28, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Isn't too ugly. | | Weaknesses: | Not comfortable. | | Bike Setup: | 05 HR Pro, bomber z1 freeride, Weirwolf tire and grips, zuzu pedals | | Bottom Line: | This seat came stock on my bike. I didn't notice how much it sucked for a couple of months. I bought a WTB Rocket V Race and i love it. DON'T BUY THIS. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike j
a Weekend Warrior
from mt. pleasant, MI, usa
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | anything i can find | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Weaknesses: | heavy, not very good padding, squeeked after a couple of weaks | | Similar Products Used: | other stock saddles | | Bike Setup: | 04 Specialized HR Comp, WTB saddle, lx front, PlanetBike computer, Race Face Good&Evil grips | | Bottom Line: | seemed ok at first, but after a couple of weeks still made my butt numb. Also started squeeking a bit. I'll keep it around for an extra just in case. Wouldn't buy this one though. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Genital Apparatus
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Urban Trials | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Duke's On Queen | | Strengths: | It looks nice and it's narrow so it doesn't get in my way. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap pleather got ripped after one week. Could be more colourful, I guess. | | Similar Products Used: | WTB (hard like a rock). | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Specialized Hardrock | | Bottom Line: | I don't bother too much with saddles, so long as the one I use doesn't get in my way (trials involves lots of standing up). This saddle is comfortable enough for when I am sitting down, plus it looks kinda cool. Everyone thinks the little groove at the back end is for "releasing gas" (it doesn't do much else). | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Whitney
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington DC
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$38.00 | | Purchased At: | EBay | | Strengths: | Relatively inexpensive(although list price is not acceptable) | | Weaknesses: | Padding defeats purpose of groove, only average workmanship on this seat | | Similar Products Used: | Dale Competition, Selle Italia Trans Am Gel Flow | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Dale Bad Boy Ultra | | Bottom Line: | Decent if only average seat, don't see the point of the love groove because a) the padding is so soft the groove disappears under my weight, and b) the groove is only at the very back of the seat, should be up front more. In hindsight I should have bought a BG Comp seat(or another brand altogether) with a little less padding, but that's not the company's fault. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Croker
a Cross Country Rider
from Steyning, West Sussex, UK
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | South Downs Way | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Strengths: | Didn't break, looks cool (if you like that sort of thing), has rubbing strips for wall parking, no numb nuts (but not suffered from any of my other saddles...) | | Weaknesses: | Squeaked from time to time, featureless feel - block of foam on top of a stick | | Similar Products Used: | WTB SST, Ritchey Vector Plus Rail, Trek (cheap basic one) | | Bike Setup: | Trek 830 with Manitou Spyder R forks and various other upgrades | | Bottom Line: | It worked in terms of comfort, but never felt that good.... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Glendale, Az
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Estrella Mtn. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Southwest Bikes | | Strengths: | Affordable, comfortable. Keeps the goodies from getting damaged. | | Weaknesses: | Weight | | Similar Products Used: | stock Bontrager saddle. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6500 SLR, Marzocchi Atom Race Z.2, LX/XT, Shimano pd-m515's, Avid Single Digit Ti's. | | Bottom Line: | It's a great saddle for the price, what it lacks in low weight it makes up for in comfort. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Omaha, Nebraska
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Bike Rack | | Strengths: | It is standard on most Specialized Bikes. Body Geometry works for my butt. | | Weaknesses: | A little hard, not too my flex. | | Similar Products Used: | WTB SST, Nashbar... | | Bike Setup: | Specialized HR Comp | | Bottom Line: | Suprisingly comfy for me. Most saddles that are standard on bikes in the $400-700 price range are not this good. I like it, but if I had another bike I would try something different. I will not ber replacing it this season though. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamez
a
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | -Came with my bike.
-Looks like my bike.
-Hasn't broken off and left me with a seatpost up my ass | | Weaknesses: | -Reliability blows
-Quality sucks
-Uncomfortable as hell | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSRxc | | Bottom Line: | The stupid pleather material gets ripped fairly easily. The staple from underneath the crotch area came out, leaving my pleather just protruding. My ass and balls hurt. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SledgeFoot
a Cross Country Rider
from W. LA
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Price - got it on sale for $19 | | Weaknesses: | - rails creak
- pleather material builds up heat | | Bottom Line: | Being a lightweight rider, I thought more padding was the ticket for my rear that had little padding of it's own.
But not so!
Even though it's has the cut out love channel, the think padding of the saddle still semi causes pressure on the crotch area.
Having a butt that has little padding of it's own, means that your crotch area sits lower than say a person with a more fat on their tush. So as your sit bones sink into the padding, your crotch does aswell.
So pass on this saddle if you are lightweight rider.
I found that the BG Pro with it's thinner padding is more comfortable that this saddle.
The rails creaked on the first ride and only got worse over time. The sound is distracting and raises questions about durability.
The pleather cover material is not durable for mtn bike riding. Also, as your legs pedal, the friction builds up alot of heat, the most I have felt for a saddle.
If you are in the market for a plush sport saddle, the Serfas Rx Performance is similarly shaped and is of better quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from St.pete , Fl,
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Uranium Road, Jim Thorpe PA | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | WV Bike Shop | | Strengths: | The seat keeps my package happy. I ride to be happy. I have been using the seat scince they first came out with it and I could afford it. The 1.5in foam padding in soft for my 300 lb A$$. It has takin a beating and is still fine for the wear. It has survived big crashes and yard sales. | | Weaknesses: | It takes a few rides to find your spot. Too far up and your boys get sqeezed(that may be a positive for you)too far back and your balance is off. The rails could be longer for better positioning, however,this is an old model. | | Similar Products Used: | This was my first split seat and it has not failed me yet. | | Bike Setup: | The seat has carried me on two bikes. First old hard tail Rockadile LX , now a Giant Warp DS1 full susp. disk front and rear, coil over, with fat man upgrades in the fork Marz. Bomber and XTcranks, 1000lb spring. | | Bottom Line: | My package stays happy during the ride so I can get happy after the ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
WORM
a Weekend Warrior
from Hollywood, Florida
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Oleta, North Miami beach | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | Very confortable, looks cool, and you can sit on it! | | Weaknesses: | On the heavy side, cover doesn't like crashes. Probably won't last me very long | | Similar Products Used: | Yes! | | Bike Setup: | Canondale CAAD2 frame, Manitou X-vert, Python Gold Tires,
Sun-Ringle bars and pedals,V-brakes, Shimano... | | Bottom Line: | This seat was on a used bike that I bought. The first time I rode the bike for a good ride, was the first time my butt didn't hurt. And it's not too big and it's very affordable.
I'm starting to see thru the cover on both sides after a few crashes. Buy it and don't crash!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger
a Cross Country Rider
from London, England
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Wendover/Chilterns | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Surgery (price is in UK pounds) | | Strengths: | Does it's advertised job of protecting my tackle from numbness.
Comfort.
Inexpensive.
| | Weaknesses: | A little extra pressure on the sit bones.
Heavy.
Cover looks light weight, as if it will tear easily.
| | Similar Products Used: | Generic saddles | | Bike Setup: | Airborne Lucky Strike. Race Face/XTR setup. | | Bottom Line: | The saddle performs well and is comfortable, prevents numbness after rides. I've put in a couple of heavy going (British Winter) five hour rides since I've had this.
As mentioned the covering looks flimsy and the saddle is quite heavy, although as mentioned it is inexpensive.
An interesting thing to note is saddle positioning, I usualy position my saddle far back on the rails to extend my ride position so I am low and aggressive. I found that if I did this I lost the advantages of the Body Geometry. As a result I've got the seat a little further forward than normal.
I've found this saddle a little too wide in the rear end, this is to be expected as it comes in the sport class. The upshot of this is that during technical and fast descents when usually lent really far back, some control is lost as the legs are pushed farther apart, meaning some of the deft touch on the saddle with the thighs is lost.
For the price this saddle is excellent. I plan to uograde to either the pro or comp version to take advantage of lighter weight, slimmer profile and hardier materials (Kevlar in the pro version I think). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rayin
a Cross Country Rider
from FL
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Santos | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | My equipment functions immediately after a ride. | | Weaknesses: | Seat rails are a bit creaky but under a 6'4" 235lb rider riding with the seat back as far as possible I don't know to many saddles that wouldn't | | Similar Products Used: | Stock saddles a plenty, BG Comp, hard a$$ plastic BMX saddles, "Grandma" seats on cruiser bikes | | Bike Setup: | 99 Specialized Hardrock FS Comp, Mountain Speed Speed Springs, Avid Arch Rival 40's DK Iron Cross platforms Panaracer Dusters | | Bottom Line: | My one complaint is more of a seatpost issue I can't fault the saddle too much for that. The printing wore off the kevlar panels on the sides. (Oh darn now Specialized won't get their free ad space on my bike.) I've ridden this seat for hours on end with no problems. So what if its heavier than a Selle San Marco who cares! If you're a racer boy forget it. If you want your "twigs and berries" to work and not have a seat shoved up yer bum this would be the one. Oh and to address the issue of the seat material tearing go to: http://recycledsaddles.net/ this guy will recover your saddle in whatever color you want for $16. He'll even embroider it for you for a little more. Now quit yer griping and buy this saddle! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Harrison, AR, USA
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | performancebike.com | | Strengths: | Sleek, Comfortable, Affordable, Light | | Weaknesses: | Cheap, but what do you expect for $35. (See below for further explaination.) | | Similar Products Used: | Just the ole stock saddle that came with my bike. | | Bike Setup: | Huffy Vormaxx with Dual Suspension | | Bottom Line: | This is possibly the greatest invention ever made. I have just started mountain biking and love it to death. The stock saddle that came with my bike just wasn't cutting it. After about an hour of riding I was in such pain I had to turn around and head home. I searched far and wide for the perfect saddle. I finally came to performancebike.com and saw the Specialized Body Geometry Sport and thought I would give it a try. I do have to say that Performance Bike does suck in the way they do business but once I got my saddle it was well worth the wait. The only downfall to the saddle is that it is made cheap but what do you expect for $35 when now days the average saddle cost is around $95. If you take good care of it like you should, I would expect years of enjoyable riding. The saddle is sleek, lightweight, affordable, and very attractive on any bike. I would recommend this saddle to anyone riding. The only regret in life I have is that I should have bought the Specialized Body Geometry Sport sooner. STOP READING AND GO PURCHASE ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Very comfortable if you ride it in the sweet spot | | Weaknesses: | This saddle has a very pronounced sweet spot. If you ride towards the back of the saddle it can be very comfortable, but if you ride the nose of the saddle a fair bit, as I tend to do, it's torture. The rails have very little flex, the shell is very rigid, and the padding soft, with the result that if you sit further forward, the hard shell soon starts digging in to your perineum, and numbness quickly follows. This may be an indictment of my riding style, but I would have thought that Specialized could design a seat that could be ridden comfortably in any position. It's also a very heavy saddle, and the construction quality is not the best | | Similar Products Used: | SDG Comp Bel-Air, WTB Speed V | | Bottom Line: | You'll probably find this a good buy if you ride towards the back of the saddle and don't mind the weight. Otherwise, there are much better "No numb bits" seats now on the market. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Asher Miller
a Weekend Warrior
from Somerville, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Ace Wheelworks | | Strengths: | Eh, it's kind of comfy. The best non-squshy non-balloon road saddle I've found so far. Good on long distances. | | Weaknesses: | Hard to dial in. Needs to be adjusted just right or it'll feel, er, painful. | | Similar Products Used: | Various OEM saddles, cheapo Specialized saddle | | Bike Setup: | Saddle sits atop old Miyata One-Ten touring bike. Will probably replace bike in the near future; will keep saddle. | | Bottom Line: | I have Happy Butt, now that I have my Specialized Sport saddle! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Liu
a
from Hongkong
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Kamaluen trial | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$43.00 | | Purchased At: | Super Bike store | | Strengths: | Nice looking, good at the first few week. I can feel more strength on the legs. | | Weaknesses: | Expensive, heavy, hard to find the right spot, the rail is too high. | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager FS 2000, ferry gel saddle, giant saddle too. | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8000 | | Bottom Line: | The BG spot saddle do need sometime to adjust to the right spot and need sometime to get use to it. After that, I can feel more strength on my legs and can ride a lot longer without numness. I do need to sit a little further back than the other saddles. However, after two months hard riding, I found problem to find the sweet spot again. I don't know why. Perhaps it is due the foams melts away if you sitting on it too long. May be I am too heavy for that saddle. Anyway if you want something new, try that saddle, otherwise better save your money for a better saddle.
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Submitted by
kyle
a
from kitchener, ontario, canada
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | brauns | | Strengths: | (fyi this is an update of my review below)
keeps you from going numb | | Weaknesses: | cheap vinyl covering
rails bend WAAAY too easily! | | Similar Products Used: | generic crud seats | | Bike Setup: | kona hahanna with a bunch of upgraded stuff | | Bottom Line: | after doing basicly nothing, i managed to bend the rails forward. about a half foot drop where i landed 1 foot on the ground, butt on the seat. that was enough to bend the wimpy little terds they call seat rails. now, the seat sits awkwardly forwards, and is very, very uncomfortable. i weigh 200lbs by the way. this seat must be made for little elves if they expect this thing to last through basic cross country use.. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave G
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Barbara
Date Reviewed: February 7, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | romero canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Bob's | | Strengths: | Comfy, VERY comfy, seat material is tougher than it looks | | Weaknesses: | rail bent and cracked through rear plastic stop, difficult to get behind for dropoffs. Little clingy wity lycra when new. | | Similar Products Used: | SDG S2000Ti, Specialized BG comp, Bontrager, Avocet o2ti, vetta tri-somethingorother, various no-name tiawan custom jobs | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz heckler, risers, Z1 bomber, vanilla R, XT/XTR, disc front, King&raceface all over | | Bottom Line: | As mentioned above, the seatrail bent on a particularly scary trail called tunnel here in santa barbara. I don't remember hitting it that hard ever but the generous padding may have kept me from appreciating that. If your rough or heavy (me 220lbs) and like to get technical, forget about this seat; if on the otherhand, your heavy and like to go for 30-50 mile crosstown excursions (or commute), this thing keeps your junk in fine shape and you just don't think about your sore ass, ever. May be too wide for some but worked great for me til it broke. I'm trying out a WTB SST.xcz ($20) now to see how that type works for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Midwest City, OK
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Draper | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$37.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | The saddle is very comfortable and looks good. I don't have any more pain after I ride. I have not had any problems with the material ripping. | | Weaknesses: | The saddle is kind of hard to get behind on large drops due to its size, I would not recommend it to a small rider. It is also heavy but what do you expect for the price. | | Similar Products Used: | Stock seats on current bike and on my old bike. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 GT Aggressor 1.0 | | Bottom Line: | I would recommend this saddle to anyone if weight was not a consideration and if they want to stop the pain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle c
a Weekend Warrior
from kitchener, ont, canada
Date Reviewed: December 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | braun's | | Strengths: | keeps your lovin' bits from going numb..highly comfortable, and very forgiveable on hidden potholes | | Weaknesses: | cheap covering..rips very easily
looks wierd (but works like a charm) | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | modified kona hahanna..if i had more money, i would not have a hahanna.. | | Bottom Line: | this bike is totally worth the $40 canadian i spent on it, and has become the gift that keeps on giving. on a standard saddle, after 20 mins, "the pain" would start to settle in making it hard to ride sitting down. Now, hours and hours of riding can't even make my man parts numb. Other than the cheezy vinyl covering that tears with no problem, this thing is grrrreeeeaat! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sangtak Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Seoul, Korea
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Banks of Han-river, Hills near town. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$32.00 | | Purchased At: | Han-Yang MTB | | Strengths: | Comfortable on long rides.
Good Looks. | | Weaknesses: | Position becomes too high when set.
Saddle cover looks a little weak.
Heavy. | | Bike Setup: | Blackcat with Acera/Altus transmission with Specialized BGM Sport saddle. | | Bottom Line: | This saddle is very comfortable and relatively cheap.
Recommend this saddle to those who ride long hours.
You have to set it properly on your bike and make the position by trial and errors until you feel most comfortable.
Despite some defects like heavy weight and vinyl cover, I love this saddle for its comfort. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Calum Campbell
a Cross Country Rider
from U.K.
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Moab | | Strengths: | Comfort, Price. | | Weaknesses: | Some seats had offset rails from new. | | Bike Setup: | 95 Marin Bear Valley S.E. used for mountain biking, touring and commuting. | | Bottom Line: | This is without doubt the most comfortable saddle I have ever used. I have ridden a fair number of 1000mile tours and have had numbnob problems with a few saddles. If people are finding that the rear of the saddle is the most comfortable place, then sit there! The front of the saddle is harder and has less of a cutout for your tackle. One problem I noticed with the saddles was that a few of them in the shop had offset rails. This meant that they were canted to one side. This was not to any great degree but could be a problem on very long rides, so check before you buy. I have met some people who have used the saddles for several months and were very impressed by their comfort. Some of the saddles had compressed a fair bit so I'm not sure that they would last for a few years of hard riding. The more expensive mtb kevlar version of the saddle is narrower so check for fit before you buy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony L
a Racer
from Halifax, NS , Canada
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Wrandees | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | comfort
prevents sexual disfunction | | Weaknesses: | was hard to find the perfect groove. | | Similar Products Used: | Koshi,wtb | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6500 99
Marzocchi Z3 flylight 100
Ryno lites
Red THE fender
Tioga 2.1 DH
LX Components | | Bottom Line: | This is the perfect ass groove, the money is worth it get one now | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al
a Cross Country Rider
from Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | MOPAC - a gentle 25-mile rail trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Really comfortable; no break-in needed at the start of the year. | | Weaknesses: | Least expensive ones are covered with vinyl and both of my two 6-month old saddles are tearing. | | Similar Products Used: | Both bikes had Brooks hard leather saddles before. | | Bike Setup: | Two 27-year old Schwinn's, one Paramount with better stuff and a "Sport Tourer" with a hodge-podge of parts, but both with Specialized "Minkow wedge" saddles. | | Bottom Line: | I tried one of these in the spring because my posterior always took a couple of weeks to get used to my Brooks hard leather saddles. The one I got was so comfortable that I got a second one for my other bike. My problem with the Specialized saddles is that both are tearing in the lower rear area after only about 6 months wear, and I only put on about 125 miles/week of relatively gentle riding for both bikes combined. My advice would be to go to one of Specialized middle-of-the-line saddles - they're still pretty well padded - but with a leather covering and with Kevlar in the lower rear areas to prevent premature wear - that is, unless you're getting this for someone that may ride all of a 100 miles all year long. But the saddle IS comfortable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Steiners(Good shop) | | Strengths: | -Saves your tender bits!
-Cushy
-Doesn't require a change in riding style
-Strong rails(no creaking) | | Weaknesses: | -Sometimes a little uncomfortable and hurts my ass(I haven't tried tilting the nose up a little-I think I'll try that)
-Bulky and weird-looking
-A little pricey..
-Looks more like a city bike saddle rather than one suited for MTB..have to see how it holds up
| | Bike Setup: | Stock Rockhopper A1 FS(just put the saddle on last weekend) | | Bottom Line: | I had no problems with the stock saddle,but I heard good things about this one and decided to give it a try.I really wanted the MTB Comp model,but the Sport was more affordable.
It's pretty good and appears to do its job,but this saddle feels a little odd,and looks a bit wimpy.I wonder if it is durable enough to stand genuine riding.Word of advice:Don't be sold on marketing and hype.Try for yourself..you may not be satisfied with this saddle.
I'm unsure of this investment,but for now I give it the benefit of the doubt.3 peppers.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Oh so cushy...
Works as advertised | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, Ugly | | Similar Products Used: | OEM Saddles | | Bike Setup: | Old Steel Barracuda A2Z | | Bottom Line: | This is a great saddle for the weekend warrior thats not concerned with weight. I broke in the saddle in on a 150 mile weekend ride and was pleasantly surprised my a$$ was in little pain. Yes it is big and bulky but they don't give editors choice to products that don't work and this is no exception. Performancebike.com = $20. Don't pass it up if your riding a stock saddle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Free Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from Aliso Viejo CA
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Meadows | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Comfortable on long rides | | Weaknesses: | Pretty heavy. Wide rear makes it hard to get my rear over the back. Nose is uncomfortable for climbing. Would be nicer to have a down sloped nose. | | Similar Products Used: | WTB SST, Specialized Prolong Revolution (Ouch!) | | Bike Setup: | 99 FSR | | Bottom Line: | This saddle was a tremendous improvement over the Prolong Revolution. It made long 3-4 hours rides bearable. You need to learn to sit a bit farther back fo the saddle to work (at least it works for me). The nose seems to double as an enema if you slide forward too much when climbing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scooter
a Weekend Warrior
from IL
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Comfort | | Weaknesses: | Bulk, Moderately easy to scuff | | Similar Products Used: | Unknown Velos | | Bike Setup: | Don't laugh, it's a '99 Giant Yukon, but it works and has hauled my butt places I should never have gone. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line? It works. Granted it is a little bulky, and can be scuffed, the comfort more than makes up for those minor negatives. It also helps to keep the bike upright to prevent scuffs, as well as scrapes and bruises! Important note, if you're not use to an "ergo" saddle such as this, give it time, as your arse becomes quite acclimated and your groin is quite appreciative. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, Oregon
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Strengths: | Much more comfortable than the standard Specialized saddle.
Good looks.
Durable. | | Weaknesses: | Somewhat heavy. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hard Rock FS | | Bottom Line: | Much more comfortable than the saddle that came with the bike. It took a couple of rides to get used to it. However, this seat is still not perfect at alleviating numbness etc. I have used the saddle for 16 months and 1,100 miles of riding. In general, it puts off saddle pain for about the first 20 miles of riding. It works well for shorter rides but everyone will respond differently. My saddle has held up extremely well. It still looks new. My advice is to give it a try if you suffer from saddle pain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Reynoldson
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Falling Foss | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Strengths: | No numb nuts! | | Weaknesses: | vinyl dissolves in six months | | Similar Products Used: | Vetta gel, Rolls | | Bike Setup: | Giant Box Two, X-Vert T, 515 SPd, HS33 | | Bottom Line: | Not too comfy, but not uncomfortable, even after hours in the saddle, though it does feel bulky at first. Durability is appaling though and mine now looks very sad after only a year. I'll not buy another to replace it unless the 2000 version looks better quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Big Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Aliso Viejo, CA USA
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Relieves pressure from important areas like it should. | | Weaknesses: | Ugly as sin. Heavy as hell. Bulky. Too wide. Poor materials. I got a 2 inch rip after my first crash! The "pleather" is sooooooooooo cheap and thin. Too much cushy padding too, makes you feel like you're not really connected to the bike. | | Similar Products Used: | NA | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Big Hit Pro FSR,Marz.Jr. T, Hayes hydros etc... | | Bottom Line: | If you mainly ride on the road for transportation and such I suppose this seat will be fantastic. If you are a more demanding trailrider and need to maneuver a lot more, do not consider this saddle. It's width alone makes sliding of the rear for descents quite difficult. Also the nose has a tendency to want to enter the rider on steep uphills (no sloped nose). Bottom line: I just bought the wrong seat. This one really was not designed for agressive riding off-road. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sal
a Weekend Warrior
from Gloucester, Mass
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Dogtown | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | City Cycle, Stoneham, MA | | Strengths: | Very comfortable saddle that concentrates your weight on your butt bones instead of your crotch. I still wear padded shorts, but I don't know if I need them anymore. | | Weaknesses: | The vinyl will rip easily, especially on the sides if you dump the bike or even lean it against something rough. The protective plastic should go further up the side the avoid this problem. A little heavy, if you're a gram counter. | | Similar Products Used: | WTB saddle | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Super V. | | Bottom Line: | A good saddle that is worth the money. It takes some getting used to if your used to tradition Mtb saddles. You'll feel like your floating at first. I recommend setting it up a little further forward than a normal saddle. Also, reinforce the side with some sort of tape to avoid the vinyl ripping. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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T-Bone
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton, CO USA
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Village (LBS) | | Strengths: | My twigs and berries DON'T go numb!!!
Sleek look.
Good feel on climbs. | | Weaknesses: | Weight (Sport model) | | Similar Products Used: | Inmotion, Selle | | Bike Setup: | built-up Specialized Ground Control FS | | Bottom Line: | I WILL NEVER USE ANYTHING BUT A SPECIALIZED BODY GEOMETRY SADDLE AGAIN!!!
I can still get race performance from a seat that keeps my boys and the leader from entering a coma when I ride? Sign me up!
Eventually I'll upgrade to the Comp model (saw it for $60 online somewhere) and save a quarter pound. Maybe I'll pop for the Pro and save a full half pound... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dave
a Weekend Warrior
from shepherd, mi 48883
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | bushwhacker | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | ahhh, the comfort | | Weaknesses: | ugly and heavy | | Similar Products Used: | brooks leather | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Rocket 88, upgraded w/lx fd and xt brakes | | Bottom Line: | buy it, your steak and potatoes will be very happy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Scott
a Racer
from Folsom
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Similar Products Used: | Terry's The Fly | | Bottom Line: | This is a great saddle. I'd like to buy the Body Geometry Comp but I can't justify an additional $60. I did buy Terry's The Fly because I had read a couple of excellent reviews on it and found it for $79.95. However, it was too narrow for my big ass (I'm 6 '3", 210 lbs.) and too hard. The boys were fine at the end of a 25 miler but my toes were numb and my back hurt. After two rides I took it back and put the Body Geometry back on. It looks kind of stupid on a sleek Trek 5500 but who gives a rat's *** when, at the end of the ride I can still feel all my body parts. Buy this saddle. $39.95 is such a bargain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Ed K
a
from Allentown NJ
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | comfortable, ride all day everyday WITHOUT PAIN! | | Weaknesses: | have to lower seat post to much to accomodate thickness | | Similar Products Used: | other specialized seats- MTB comp, and MTB sport | | Bike Setup: | stock 2000 specialized FSR xc | | Bottom Line: | This saddle literally let me get back in the saddle! I just got a new FSR xc and hte stock saddle had me begging for mercy at the end of the day. So the next ride I tried out the specialized MTB sport.
I barely made it 1mile into the trial then had to turn around, my but hurt to bad, really bad.
So I picked up the straight sport model NOT the MTB version this one is pleather and softer to the touch and feel.
WOW! this thing feels great and there was virtualy NO PAIN after a 3 hour ride. It got cut on a fall but hasnt gotten worse. All I can say is that I was sure that I had to lay off to give the but time to heal up, but this saddle despite not being the sexiest thing on the trial and may get me some sideways glances does not hurt my but AT ALL.
It was only $40. I can get off it easily and get way back on thge downhills, and only got caught on it once, but it was pretty hairy, the trick was to put my mind to clearing hte saddle on the way back up. A small price to pay for being abel to ride longer.
At the end of the day my but feels fine and I can keep going, I have yet had to turn back due to the pain down there. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockaway, NJ USA
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Kittattinny State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Comfortable, Durable, Price, Easy to get used to, and no more Numbnuts is also a great benefit | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Bike Setup: | '99 Raleight M60 with shock seatpost | | Bottom Line: | For anyone that wants to get a saddle that will be encouraging them to ride more frequently and longer this is for you. I got the shock seatpost and used it with the stock saddle, but with this saddle it makes a world of difference. This is one item that you shouldn't pass up!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Ken
a Weekend Warrior
from Beverly
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | It really lives up to its motto "go all day, go all night". It is very easy on the plumming and wiring. The thick padding also helps smooth out the rough roads we have here North of Boston. | | Weaknesses: | I would like it to be shaped a little skinnier. I suppose the more expensive models are designed this way. Also, it's a little heavy. | | Bottom Line: | I could not have continued riding without it. I did a 50 mi. ride today and those "parts" felt great. At $35.00 this cannot be beat! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Rocky Point | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Comfortable, cheap in price | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bike Setup: | 1999 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp - Stock | | Bottom Line: | I initially purchased the slimline version of this seat (Body Geometry Sport) which cost $99 dollars. After riding around the block, I was dissatisfied with it. It had no cushion and didn't alleviate any pain. I exchanged it for the $40 Body Geometry Sport and now I'm a happy customer. The seat is comfortable and didn't feel the pain after long rides. I still have the ability to lean back behind the seat during descents (for a 5"10 165lb guy). Recommend this seat highly. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Brick, NJ US
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Any hardapck. I hate sand. | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Cost. Inexpensive for what I think is a damn good saddle.
Firm but yet soft and comfortable. | | Weaknesses: | It's only weakness, which is a shame, is it's name. Everyone seems to be caught with Italian made saddles. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Nirvana Hybrid, Gary Fisher Joshua F3 Full Suspension, Trek 9.8 Carbon XC, Trek 5200 Carbon Road Bike | | Bottom Line: | I have this saddle on all my bikes. I have the Sport Gel model on my two Fishers and my road bike and the Comfort Gel model on my 9.8, (it's a little wider). My butt isn't exactly what you'd call slim. I used to get bad "Numbnuts" on my road bike to where it went down your leg. I can do centuries now with no pain or discomfort. Any you can't beat the price. I paid like $40 each for mine. I know the Comp model was like $99 'cause I had one of those on my old road bike, but it was too narrow for my butt. It's just so comfortable. The design and padding really work. It's not like other saddles where your sitting on some piece of cheesy foam and there's hard plastic or wood. Trust me. If you don't like it, What are out $40 bucks? Better then spending $140. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Richard
a
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Inexpensive, well-padded. | | Weaknesses: | Not terribly comfortable, fairly wide, heavier than necessary, paint on rails scratches easily. | | Similar Products Used: | Koobi Si, WTB SST, various other saddles I can't remember the names of. | | Bike Setup: | Two wheels, handlebars, pedals, chain and a few other parts. | | Bottom Line: | More comfortable than most, but for my anatomy the Koobi is waaay better. I've got the Specialized on my beater/commuter bike, so I'm not in a hurry to replace it, but if someone were to steal my bike tomorrow (now that would be real desperation!), I wouldn't buy another Specialized Body Geometry saddle, I'd buy a Koobi. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shaun
a Weekend Warrior
from CA
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Cost. Looks. | | Weaknesses: | Numbnutz. | | Similar Products Used: | WTB SST.X & Specialized "Comfort" seat | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher HooKoo with stuff. | | Bottom Line: | This is a followup to my last post dated 5/19.
The seat sucks. Now that i'm commuting to work daily on it, every day I get home and have to check to make sure "i'm still all there." The back of the seat is fine, but the nose causes the infamous numbnutz like nobodys business.
I'm riding the seat for now only because I can't afford the Selle Flite Gel seat I've had my eye on. But once the paycheck comes, boom. Byby Specialized.
FWIW, this is the "Specialized BG MTB Sport" seat.
Four chilli's for value, I paid 35 bucks for it if I recall, and its better than nothing. Two chilli's for the fact that I *USED* to think it was comfortable so its not a total bunk. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Louwrens
a Weekend Warrior
from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Mountains around town | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Getting off the bike after 109km and the only thing NOT sore is your ass! | | Weaknesses: | Takes a bit of time to get the setup just right, not even sure I've hit the sweet spot yet! Also, the vinyl doesn't quite look up to rugged mountainbiking. | | Similar Products Used: | RavX saddle on MTB | | Bike Setup: | Got this saddle on my racer, so haven't tried it offroad. Don't think the cover's gonna last a few tumbles. | | Bottom Line: | Great value for the average guy wanting the most from his ride. Very comfortable, especially after anything else. You gotta play around with the setup, I agree with the majority on tilting it forwards a bit. But only results can really do it justice: I got it 3 days before a hard 109km road race. On my old saddle I couldn't do 25km without being mr numbnuts, but after that 109km my legs were killing me, not my butt! Think they are ripping off you guys in the states, I only paid around $30! ;-) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
XShadowz
a Weekend Warrior
from Herndon, VA,, USA
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Only thing not sore after a long ride is my @$$ | | Weaknesses: | Weight, saddle vinyl will probably tear a little easier | | Bike Setup: | GT Timberline/Backwoods | | Bottom Line: | I rode 30 miles on my stock saddle with a gel cushion... OUCH!!!I was on a mission to find a cure... Specialized Body Geometry Sport Saddle is the cure! I paid $40 for the saddle at Performance Bike Shop, plus bought my first set of biker shorts (very good investment for $20). I recommend installing the saddle with the nose tilted slightly up. This will better position your hips to use the rear of the saddle where the support is best. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Buxton
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | evryone if them | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | very comfy | | Weaknesses: | looks a cheap finish | | Similar Products Used: | Brooks for 7 yrs
Selle Italia trimatic 6mths | | Bike Setup: | Audax style tourer | | Bottom Line: | Today was my first day out on it, I have done 85mls and my butt feels as if it only went around the corner. It feels really queer at first as if you are pivoting around on two bumps. Very comfy when on the drops.
I don't think it looks as if it is built to last though, time will tell. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike taylor american bada@#$
a Cross Country Rider
from dallas
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | no brakes | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | comfy, cheap | | Weaknesses: | cheap, "leather" tore up, i'm only 140lbs and ride mostly commuting on the thing right now! | | Similar Products Used: | numbnutz pos selle stratos seat that came on bike. the flite is good though. | | Bike Setup: | xc hardtail and marzoki | | Bottom Line: | if you can't find anything better, buy it. Its ugly and non-bikers will make stupid a@# jokes b/c the shape, but at least you'll be able to have kids. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Rose
a Weekend Warrior
from North Kingstown
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Big River | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | makes the pain stay away | | Weaknesses: | not as comfortable as expected - while in the seat | | Similar Products Used: | stock stuff | | Bike Setup: | Trek 7000 with goodies | | Bottom Line: | This seat makes the boys feel normal - even after 20+ miles. I was expecting the seat to provide a more comfortable riding experience, but it is worth every cent after getting off the bike. No PAIN! Much better than other stock seats I have tried. A little worried how the material will hold up though | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Closter, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Depends how you use it - comfort | | Weaknesses: | Depends how you use it - massive ass pain | | Similar Products Used: | Rockhopper Comp Saddle | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Rockhopper A1 FS | | Bottom Line: | I rode this saddle initially on my old '96 Raleigh M30 and put it on my new 2000 Rockhopper. The thing was uncomfortable as all hell, but I kept on with it because of the obvious benefits. Tonight, when reading up on it, I read something about tilting it forward. DO THIS! If it's uncomfortable, do this, tilt it forward and it becomes just about the most comfortable ride you'll ever have. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcus
a
from Woodland Hills, CA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Cheap, non-leather (but then again, how many vegan cyclists are there?) | | Weaknesses: | Ugly (looks cheap), not too comfy, doesn't solve the problem. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Epic (road) | | Bottom Line: | I bought this thing hoping it would keep the unit from taking a nap and I must admit that it does reduce numbness quite a bit. But its so friggin wide that it pushes you towards the nose and that puts a lot of extra pressure. Maybe if the deep groove ran all the way to the front it wouldn't be that big of a deal. I've used it on my mtb and haven't had as much of a problem. I'm gonna pick up a Serfas Rx and see if that does any better. 3 chilis is all I can give this seat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big G
a Weekend Warrior
from Baton Rouge, La.
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hooper( X-trail ) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Comfy!
| | Weaknesses: | Ugly!
Developed a small(1 cm.) tear on the right rear side of the saddle, but it has not gotten any bigger since then.
Heavy!
Slippery! | | Similar Products Used: | WTB | | Bike Setup: | Fisher Kaitai w/ Moxey susp. post and full LX | | Bottom Line: | The sport model is fer' sure comfy(even @ my 240 lbs.) and reasonably priced @ 40 bones. If you are going to get one get the new kevlar sided one(instead of the smooth leather) @ the same price to prevent sliding around. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa, FL
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The one I'm on | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Comfy, price | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | WTB Comfortgel | | Bike Setup: | GF Sugar 3, few upgrades | | Bottom Line: | I had the typical sore/numb feeling after a couple hours on my old saddle. I usually couldn't ride 2 days in a row because of it. I had pretty much already decided on this saddle because of it's rep, but I checked the reviews on mtbr.com and made the final decision. Popular saddle, so the lbs had plenty. First ride was yesterday, and it made a world of difference. No soreness at all. The "odd" design feels strange when you first sit on it, but you kind of think "oh, yeah. I can feel why this might work." I'm 5'11" and weigh 200 lbs, and this seat is perfect for me, again, initial reaction. Going riding today...2nd day in a row...cuz now I can. I'm giving it an initial 5 Blazin' Chilis, but I'll be back after a few hundred miles once it's broken in and post another review. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Burbank, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | La Tuna or Brown Mtn | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | nice fabric material, more narrow than non MTB saddle, built in anti splash guard | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Body Geometry NON MTB | | Bike Setup: | Mongoose DX 5.3, Panaracer tires, Tioga pedals, this cool new saddle, some other better than stock parts, etc... | | Bottom Line: | I've been using the Spec BG seat for about 8 months now. It's not the MTB version, just the Sport Saddle. It's fandamntastic...yeah, it doesn't cure all of the ills of the world but after a 5/10/15+ mile ride, my butt doesn't feel like I've been riding at all and doesn't feel numb...and as far as affecting my performance in the 'sack' (come on, that's why they designed it this way!) it doesn't...kinda seems to help, actually...ANYWAY, I just bought the MTB version. It's got a nicer, weave-like material and it is a little narrower, which was my main beef with the non MTB saddle. I'm sure that I will love this seat even more than the last, which I've now installed on my wifes Giant...and she loves it too...kewl! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shaun
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose in the warm CA sun
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Low cost. Soft, but not too soft. Comfortable. | | Weaknesses: | High cost? $40 for a saddle isn't much, but if you don't need it, then its $40 too much. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock stock seat. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hardrock 99. BG MTB Sport saddle. | | Bottom Line: | The hardrock is famous for being named for its seat, a hard rock. I was looking for some cheap replacement seat with a different type of padding than the hardrock since the hardrock's padding clearly did no good. The BG Sport MTB seat was $39 at my local bike shop, so just for kicks I picked one up.
Make a note... the BGS Sport and BG Sport MTB are two different seats. The MTB is smaller, with "a shorter nose for a more upright position" and is more rugged material.
Installation is just the same for any other seat in the universe. 6mm key removes the seatpost retainer clamp, snap the new seat in place, adjust, tighten. Takes you 2 minutes.
Initial riding impressions were poor. I'm a new biker and, to be blunt, my behind has been getting REALLY sore on longer (road) rides. This didn't immediately cure that problem, and thus I was disappointed. However, after my daily 6 mile ride, I hopped off the bike and noticed it wasn't as sore anymore. I'm chalking that up to the seat. I've gotten some more saddle time on it since then, and although the initial soreness is there, it doesn't get worse or last as long as it used to. Must be doing something right.
The bottom line is that the seat is not the only solution in the world. Its not day and night. Its not the answer to all your problems. It is, however, a darn good solution. Had I to do it over again, the only difference I'd make is probably buying the Sport (non MTB) saddle since its just a little more comfortable for road use, and sadly thats where the most of my time is spent. However, i'm not going to return it and exchange it, even though I can, so make of that what you will.
Excelent value, great seat. You can't go wrong with it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brant Grifka
a Cross Country Rider
from Anchorage, Alaska
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Spencer Loop | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | No numbness | | Weaknesses: | Everything else | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Montare, stock except for the seat. | | Bottom Line: | This seat sucks. I thought it would be the answer to all my problems, boy was I wrong. At first I liked, it on short rides seemed to really work. Now after over 200 miles I can not get used to it. There is no numbness but the rest of my a$$ is so sore I have to ride standing up. I have tried every adjustment and-or combo of every adjustment and just can't get it right. I don't know, am I a complete moron or does this seat suck? Is there a trick to it? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dragon Lord
a Cross Country Rider
from Baltimore, Maryland
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Price, firm yet plush | | Weaknesses: | It might take some people a ride or two to get used to it. | | Similar Products Used: | Stock seats | | Bike Setup: | Giant iguana se 2000 , manitou front shock | | Bottom Line: | I felt like I was riding my seat post with the stock saddle. this saddle is very comfortable and will let you ride longer...and the boys are happier. I've only had it for a couple of days so far and it really made the difference without spending too much ( I paid $40.00 US) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Kissimmee, Florida. USA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Santos Trail, Belleview Fl. | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Very Comfortable, Easy to Ride on extended trips. the most comfortable Seat I have ever used! On my Old saddle, I would get numb after 10 miles or so, now I can do a 60 mile Road ride, or a 20 mile mountain Bike ride on rough terrain, and be very comfortable, with no more Numbness!!! YAY!!! | | Weaknesses: | I have one on both my Mountain Bike, and Road Bike.. I have Slightly bent the saddles rails on my mountain Bike, Probably due to very rough terrain! Other than that, Love the Saddle! | | Similar Products Used: | Avocet Air O2 Kevlar, WTB SST, Serfas Gel Comfort saddle! | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar, XT/XTR. | | Bottom Line: | Awesome seat.. had one on my road bike, and had to get one when I bought my mountain bike! I am a larger rider >200 lbs, and it's the best bike seat I have ever used!!! No more NUMB Nuts for me!! Five Flamin Turds!!!
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Submitted by
Richard Briones-Coleman
a
from Corrales NM USA
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | my commute | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | comfort; even on very long rides | | Weaknesses: | none perceived. | | Similar Products Used: | stock rock hard saddles | | Bike Setup: | old rigid mountain bike with big bucket panniers, old shimno stuff | | Bottom Line: | I didn't think I would like a plush saddle like this, but it's freaking great, it's not too soft, it's supportive, you will like it, it's worth the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RAE
a Weekend Warrior
from Brookline, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Excellent Cushion in rear. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | WTB SST | | Bike Setup: | Kona Hei Hei, Marzocci Z2 Bomber, full XTR. | | Bottom Line: | I recently purchased a new bike and didn't have time to change the saddle before my first ride. The next morning, I couldn't sit. I immediately swapped saddles with my old bike and am now sitting pretty. For the price, its a cheap way to greatly improve your riding experience. Its like taking Rogane before you lose your hair - Don't swap saddles after the damage is done. I would recommend pointing the seat down and rest your seat bones on the two cushions in the rear. The "boys" will thank you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mitch
a Weekend Warrior
from Bedford, IN
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Price, padding in the rear | | Weaknesses: | Weight | | Similar Products Used: | Terry liberator and liberator pro. Serfas tailbones | | Bike Setup: | Airborne Lucky Strike. XT/XTR | | Bottom Line: | I could not keep this saddle. It was too uncomfortable in the front end. The back end was great. Sorry, not for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Cross Country Rider
from Troy Mi
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Poto | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | This thing really works. I couldnt believe it when i first sat down on the thing. It seems like i can ride forever on it. My Girlfriend really like it too.. | | Weaknesses: | The damn vinyl doesnt hold up. Ihave had this saddle for over a year and teh vinyl is just plain wearing out. | | Bottom Line: | I Love this saddle. I would recommend it for anyone who gets sore on the saddle. You can ride it for hours. I bought mine for 40 bucks and consider it money well spent, sure the thing is really heavy, but id much rather have a heavy saddle and be able to have children in the future than have a light one that kills my balls. If you are a racer do what i do. Take that light saddle that you have in the garage and use it for races, but use the comfortable one for training. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from Killeen, TX
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Blue one at BLORA | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Design | | Weaknesses: | Vinyl cover tore in a wreck but not bad | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher & Motiv std seats, gel/spring saddle, gel seat | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Wahoo | | Bottom Line: | Firm seat foam coupled with the cutout makes this thing really comfortable once you get used to the hardness. All of the old seats I had used felt like I had a rock behind my nuts. Much improved and allows me to ride longer. The cutout takes a little getting used to when making sure your hip bones are on the seat right. I would recommend for anyone looking for a more comfortable seat -but- understand the foam is hard, it's not a plush saddle. I don't know how it compares to the comp model with the leather cover but it was $60 less so that's good for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd Brown
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson AZ
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Fantacy Island | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Very comfortable | | Weaknesses: | see below | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Gary Fisher Big Sur - but I took the saddle off my old DiamondBack | | Bottom Line: | I love the saddle, but there is one small problem. I wear baggy bike shorts, and one time after I was comming off a steep decent, I leaned way back on the saddle. When I slid forward, I got my short openings cought in the cut out slot. I was trapped. I was locked onto my peddles, and my crotch eas stuck behinf my seat. I was on a fire rode so It wasnt too much of a problem, but it was kind of scarry for a few moments.
Aside then that moment, I love the seat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Fillsy
a Weekend Warrior
from Burnaby, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | cardiac hill, burnaby mtn | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | great comfort | | Weaknesses: | none yet,looks a little cheap - o underneath | | Similar Products Used: | lots of 'em | | Bike Setup: | Sunn XircuitMax | | Bottom Line: | Super saddle, for a guy who thought numb "boys" were inevitable, I couldn't be happier...my wife too!!! I had to wait all winter to get my hands on mine, All the local shops were sold out in July 99. I've only been on it about 4 hours so far... but it's definitely a keeper. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Mike T
a Cross Country Rider
from Cowlumbus, Ohio
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | velo-z | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | comfort. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | many seats, none comfortable | | Bike Setup: | cannondale superV | | Bottom Line: | i can't believe it took the bicycle industry this long to come out with this seat design. everyone on the trail asks about it and i can only say go and get one. you do not need the fancy skinny race model. get the fat $40 one. weight does not matter. you can still get on and off the back of the saddle. your ass will thank you right away. the rest will thank you for a long time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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George J.
a Weekend Warrior
from Farmington, N.M.
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Glade Run Trail System outside of my hometown | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | COMFORT! | | Weaknesses: | None that I have found so far. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Trek 850 | | Bottom Line: | I love this saddle. As soon as I got on it I noticed the difference. With my old gel saddle I had leg pain from my groin to my ankle, but no more. The opening in the middle does take some getting used to. Excellent value considering I bought it on sale at Nashbar's for $20. I will return with another review after I have used the saddle for a few months. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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lance
a cross-country rider
from u.s.a.
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
no more numb nuts!!!!riding may not make you impotent but those skinny seats up your butt don't feel too good.oof!this seat is the most comfortable sddle i've ridden on.plus,it's not some wide load gel crap,it's just comfortable.it's narrowenough to get behind on steep stuff but hard core racers might want to go for the narrower comp.go get one of these seats if you can,they're going quick! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick Cheng
a cross-country rider
from Hong Kong
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am very interested in the new Specialised Body Geometry Sportseat, which Specialised claims can address the problem of the pain in the seating area.
Welcome any comment on the seat as I want to buy one.Thank you.Patrick Cheng
Hong Kong | | Overall Rating: |
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