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Submitted by
Sam Chin
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Whiting Wood | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | came on bike | | Strengths: | Lightweight (I have the Ti version), comfortable, not sticky | | Weaknesses: | The leather is starting to wear away, I don't have kevlar ends | | Similar Products Used: | Various Trico saddles, some Specialized BGs, Selle Italias | | Bike Setup: | Bianchi Super GL | | Bottom Line: | When I first saw and felt the saddle, I found it to be hard and I worried about its lack of a depression in the middle. However, after riding on it for many miles, and landing on it hard, I have come to love it. It's the most comfortable saddle I own, in fact. I like it more than my super soft gel saddle. It hasn't broken or flexed on me, but I only weigh 130 lbs, so I never break stuff.
Unfortunately, the Ti version is hard to get now, but I highly recommend looking for one. It only weighs 275g. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Deek
a Downhiller
from Winnipeg, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | urban | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Alter Ego Sports | | Strengths: | -Really comfy
-Red Rails
-Kevlar siding
- rear bash guard | | Weaknesses: | - a Bit heavy
-REALLY WEAK! | | Bike Setup: | Brodie Bruzza - EXR Fork - Race Face DH cranks - Wellgo pedals...etc. | | Bottom Line: | It's a not bad saddle if it comes on your bike, but don't go out and buy one for $100 CAD. It came on my bike, but i landed on the back on it after doing an endo (stoppie), and it bent like cardboard. Maybe this was my fault, but i'm sure if you hit a bump on the trail and it the seat with you ass, it would do the same thing. Leave it on your bike until it breaks, and then get a new one with better rails. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC CANADA
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Neds Atomic Dustbin | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop, Vancouver | | Strengths: | Looks the part | | Weaknesses: | weak, so called 'cromoly rails' | | Similar Products Used: | WTB Laser V | | Bike Setup: | Brodie Brute Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Worst seat I've ever owned. Rails bent after the first ride (on flat XC trails with no drops), and I'm normal body weight (170lbs). Local bike shop bent it back into shape - next ride, same thing happened. Now it is completely bent to one side. Maybe I just got a dud seat, in which case the quality control at Titec needs to do a better job. Overall, disappointed with purchase, expected better from Titec - they make decent bars and stems. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J. C.
a
from Whistler, BC
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | bikeroom.com | | Strengths: | cheap, not flashy, seems to be built ok | | Weaknesses: | kind of wide, foam padding dies | | Similar Products Used: | about 20 other seats. Flite Italia Ti being the best ever. | | Bike Setup: | Large Heckler w/ fifth element and Marzocchi Z3's | | Bottom Line: | I was pretty happy when I first put this saddle on to replace a pooched Serfas Crossbow. It seemed to have decent cushion without a spongy feel. I've liked the Titec seats in the past as their flat sides made them easy to move forward and back on and the tail section and nose were comfortable for my size (6' x 180lbs). This one seems a bit bigger and harder to get behind. The last few rides I've found that the foam is compressed and there is a hard 'spine' running down the center so the boys are telling me it's got to go. Wierd as it is, it seems slipperier than it used to be too, almost like someone coated it with PAM. Makes it very hard to stay seated in a chosen position.
I've had no problems with bent rails or creaking.
I'm trying a WTB Speed V-Race next. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hadi mulyana
a Weekend Warrior
from BANDUNG,INDONESIA
Date Reviewed: February 16, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Dirt jump, 7 meters stair, cars, house roof etc | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Strengths: | nothing special | | Weaknesses: | it 's sucks | | Similar Products Used: | velo | | Bike Setup: | Kona Stinky,marzocchi Shiver SC, Sram 9.0 sl RD-shifter,Shimano deore La discbrake.Gazzalodi,"titec bersekr" | | Bottom Line: | it's sucks....it bent | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ozone
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything<3ft.wide,rough,rocky and or rooty | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | comfortable,great customer service,plenty of not too soft padding in the right places | | Weaknesses: | none what so ever | | Similar Products Used: | Brooks Pro(remember those?)Flite,Avocet ti,SDG | | Bike Setup: | Turner 02,Marzocchi,Chris King all around,XT,Thompson,Hopey steering damper | | Bottom Line: | First, everyone must keep in mind that saddle reviews are very subjective.What a great saddle!Ive been using these since they came out (`98?)Ive got 4 of them, 2 ti and 2 cro mo.One is even on my `cross bike.This is the longest saddle Ive seen,that helps to shift your weight around to sustain traction.The padding is just right,not too firm and thin like most of the lightweights,not too soft so your pelvic bones punch all the way to the shell like most of the'comfort' saddles out there.Theres plenty of padding on the nose so you can plant your butt right on the end (and not mind it too much) to clean ultra steep climbs.The kevlar is great.Its actually helped me climb the tough stuff better.The kevlar is great.This stuff should be on ALL saddles.The first berserker I bought in'98 is still working fine after many crashes.The viking emblem wore off long ago,but Im not complaining.This is a great saddle for epic rides.Most of my rides are 4-10 hours,sometimes longer.Ive never had a saddle that remains comfortable for so long.I crashed once on a bunch of logs and knocked the saddle off the ti rails.Titec was right down the street from my house in Sunnyvale.I took it to them,they had this neat custom tool and popped the rails back in.They appologized and gave me a pair of socks for my 'troubles'.I thought crashing was my fault!Titec also offered to trade my ti saddle for a cro mo one.They said the stiffer rails resist the flexing from crashes better.I dont crash too much so I declined.Ive let 5 of my buddies try these saddles and every guy bought one,only one guy found something better suited to his needs.Its too bad they dont make this particular model anymore.The new berserker is way too big and heavy,more of a downhill only saddle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Comfort | | Weaknesses: | durability | | Similar Products Used: | San Marco, Selle itailia | | Bike Setup: | FS XC | | Bottom Line: | First off, saddle comfort deals mostly with body to saddle size. At 210 lb. this is the only saddle I have found that really fits me well for long rides (SM100). I love the saddle but I go through about two a year. Given the conditions and distances I ride I am not sure any saddle would hold up much better but the cover seems to get torn up on these faster than most. And just forget the screw in the back staying in. If you are heavy or plan to do any sort of jumping go with chromo rails. Having said that I am now going to buy two more today. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dirk
a Cross Country Rider
from Mishawaka, IN, USA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Rum Village | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | PricePoint.com | | Strengths: | Everything | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Stock junk | | Bike Setup: | GT, Bontrager Mustangs, Shimano XT, RaceFace, Thomson, Marzocchi, Chris King | | Bottom Line: | This is for the XC Ti rails with Kevlar sides version.
I'm not sure what others are experiencing. It appears as if this is a different model. This one is awesome. I immediately felt a huge diffence in comfort and performance. It looks good as well and the kevlar sides was smart. Seems to be durable although I haven't crashed with it yet.
I'd like to try other saddles out in the future to compare but this one is by far the best I've tried over the past 12 years. An excellent buy.
5 stanky piles all the way! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Somewhere online, maybe Price Point? | | Strengths: | Nice support for sit bones, wide nose for up-front hammering, kevlar reinforcement around the back and sides, easy off the back, durable and resilient, still looks new. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, fi'zi:k | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stumpjumper Pro '98 - mostly stock, replaced original crankset and bottom bracket, handlebar twice, shifters twice. | | Bottom Line: | This review is for the Berserkr DH KTi. I set it up on my Specialized hardtail because of the extra support and padding on the DH model. I've put it through hell, with numerous crashes to its credit. I just stripped out one of the screws on the rear bumber in a crash last week, but I called Titec about the problem and they sent out a brand new bumper right away, no questions asked. Their customer service department is great. Overall the saddle works extremely well. It's probably the most comforable saddle I've ever owned. It's never given me a single problem. If you need extra sit-bone support without all the superfluous padding, you can pick one up for cheap now; online stores have them for around $30 or less for the models that have been discontinued, like mine. It should be a worthwhile investment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, Idaho
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Titec Website | | Strengths: | Simple, efficient design and construction.
Wider saddle from horn to tail. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't experienced any. | | Similar Products Used: | Salsa, SOG, Sella | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Superlight | | Bottom Line: | Several people have complained that the Titanium rails were weak and broke or bent right away. I weight 208 lbs, and hammer that seat pretty hard... I haven't experienced any problems. The saddle might feel hard and unforgiving to the touch, but it really is comfortable where it counts... I can ride long periods of time on this saddle, and stay comfortable. The wider tail isn't difficult to get around and behind for descents, and the wider horn is comfortable enough to sit on during steep ascents. I liked this saddle enough that I purchased an extra one so that if I ever wear out (not break!) the original, I'm covered. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mangk Rut Eater
a Downhiller
from Manila, Philippines
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Strengths: | hmmm.... i dont think it has one. | | Weaknesses: | goddamn broke after 1 ride!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Tioga, Velo, WTB, Serfas | | Bike Setup: | GT Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | BEWARE FELLOW BIKERS...
the rails are really $hit. it didnt snap or break in two, it bent really bad upwards and sideways (titec logo pointing at the sky), making me ride our local trail standing!!! 14 fricking kilometers!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria
Date Reviewed: November 21, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Comfortable and good shape | | Weaknesses: | Ti rails are too weak
Expensive | | Similar Products Used: | Beserkr DH KCx with chromoly rails | | Bike Setup: | who cares, saddle bolted to a XY post | | Bottom Line: | When a customer walks into a bike shop and starts his spiel with "I was just riding along", it is supposed to mean that the product was abused and is now broken do to misuse or use beyond what the designer had designed the product for. This saddle, the Beserkr DH KTi, was on my commuter hardtail and has seen less than 10 days of offroad use on mellow trails, no jumping. I bought it because I liked the Beserkr I had on my FS trail bike that has steel rails. Well the Ti rail snapped on my ride home on the ROAD! The rail broke halfway between the seatpost clamp and the back of the saddle. The saddle is called DH. I am 185lbs for what it is worth. No probs with the steel (KCx) rails so far. Beware! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Va bch, Va
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | roomy,comfortable,very durable for this amount of time,but most of all the room I have to shift around is very pleasing, in fact I'll probably order another one for my f/s this month | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | bontrager(too small & too hard) | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8000,Moxey seat post,everything else is stock | | Bottom Line: | Great saddle,strong,reliable,great room to shift around,highly recommend! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G-Money
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Big saddle. Titanium Rails, kevlar sides. Nice logos. Good design. | | Weaknesses: | Hard as hell. Very uncomfortable. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Body Geometry. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 FSR XC Pro Stumpjumper. | | Bottom Line: | This saddle sucks. I bought it because it got some decent reviews here and returned it the same day. After just one ride, I felt like I got kicked in the nards. Titec was on the right track with the design, but why make it such a hard seat? They call it an XC saddle, but the materials used and lack of comfort just defeats the whole purpose. Couldn't they have thrown some gel in there? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Cleaver
a Cross Country Rider
from Bowie, MD
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | VA | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | looks | | Weaknesses: | poor materials | | Similar Products Used: | no | | Bottom Line: | I read the reviews about how the rails on this saddle break and I didn't believe them. I have never had a rail break in all the years I have been riding - but this saddle is the weakest, shoddiest thing I have ever seen. I am not a rough rider; I don't ride down the sides of mountains. Flat deserts are where I ride, but this saddle broke! I couldn't believe it. I would never buy one again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
velocity101
a Weekend Warrior
from SF Bay Area
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | www.cambriabike.com | | Strengths: | Super plush, great looks, no numbness, feels as if it were made for my a$$. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | Selli Italia Trans AM (piece of sheeeet) - too many others to mention. | | Bike Setup: | GT XCR Custom | | Bottom Line: | Buy this saddle! I bought the DH-KTi (which is still available.. from Titec and other resellers) I've tried a great many, many saddles in my pursuit of the perfect balance between comfort and free-ride/downhill performance.. and this one is the hands-down winner. The problem I faced with saddles in the past was that I could never find one that was comfortable yet narrow enough to allow easy slide-off the rear. The Titec is absolutely awesome.
And thanks to all the reviews on this page (and the direct endorsement I received on the message board).. I would have never known about this saddle otherwise. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ELi
a Weekend Warrior
from Long Valley, NJ
Date Reviewed: June 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | North Allamuchy | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Comfy (for not being a comfort seat), titanium rails, light | | Weaknesses: | Creaks a little | | Similar Products Used: | none-my first DH seat | | Bottom Line: | I have the downhill model with titanium rails- the DH Kti, which has been discontinued. The new ones have hollow cro-mo rails, which alot of people have probs with. The seat creaked a little at first, which was solved by greasing the rails and using White Lightning on the contact point of the rails/seat. I really like this seat- big enuff to sit comfortably on for the long climbs, yet easy to get off the back off. I haven't tried similar products, but I think this is a good one and recommend it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
k c
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria,bc, canada
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Urban | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Great comfort, perfect size, excellent padding all over, havent bent it yet with a lot of hard hits, buy one. | | Weaknesses: | My model has no kevlar corners
thats it | | Similar Products Used: | botrager fs2000 --- VERY GOOD xc saddle
WTB, many models | | Bike Setup: | Giant XTC AC1 - Z1 Hayes XT LX Rhyno etc... | | Bottom Line: | The best saddle i have ever felt
not too bit not too small
lovely and soft
BUY ONE | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick VACHER
a Weekend Warrior
from VENCE
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | La Sine, VENCE (France) | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | DIAMONDBACK original mounting | | Strengths: | -length | | Weaknesses: | -steel rails for standard version | | Bike Setup: | -full suspended DIAMONDBACK XR | | Bottom Line: | -great comfort, continuous shape
-easy slip to back when free-riding
-weight 370g
-rails twisted under my weight along a stairs-track (chemin du paradis, BAR-sur-Loup, France) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from London, England
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ?? | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | mail order in UK | | Strengths: | Everything about the DH Kti is great! Perfect Freeride saddle, its light BUT comfortable. Its no flite but then its not an Azonic | | Weaknesses: | None found yet | | Similar Products Used: | Flite | | Bike Setup: | SC Heckler, Judy 100, XTR/XT/LX group except Hope Sport Fr Hub & Disc, Mavic D521 rims, Azonic bars, Control Tech stem and post, Titec DHKti, IRC treads | | Bottom Line: | BUY ONE!! Its that simple. I read the reviews looked at the price and weight, $50 and 300g(v.light for a DH saddle) and thought that it sounded perfect and it is. Subsequently 2 of my friends have bought them. The padding is well placed so that you are comfortable but it also isn't bulky so you can move around on it well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Ravenna, MI. USA
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Owassippi | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | comfort,durability | | Weaknesses: | little bit heavy | | Similar Products Used: | schwinn stinger-torture, vetta tt trishock-want some viagra, cheapos | | Bike Setup: | schwinn s-20 w\canecreek ad-10 | | Bottom Line: | Great saddle, comfortable, roomy yet not so big it interferes with movement, its so good I just bought another one for my road bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Long Island NY
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | so many to choose | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Comfortable. Light. Long Rails gives it great adjustability. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Body Geometry...good at first then begins feeling too soft. Sella Italia (stock on bike)....like sitting on a rock. | | Bike Setup: | RM Element Ltd Edition, Easton Riser, Race Face SYStem, Z2 BAM, Thompson Elite Post | | Bottom Line: | This is a great seatpost...period. It is labelled as being a DH saddle but from all of the people I've spoken to at various bike shops it seems as though a lot of XC/Weekend Warriors are using this post b/c it is tough and down right comfortable. It allows me to sit on the saddle for longer stretches and I don't walk away after a ride with saddle sores. Just don't pay full price for it...Pricepoint.com has got it for around 50 usually. Check them out (and no I don't work for them...unless they want to pay me to be a spokesperson). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mad Cyclist
a Cross Country Rider
from SW Herts, UK
Date Reviewed: January 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Dartmoor, Morocco | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Stows, UK? Can't remember :) | | Strengths: | Length of rails, lightness, leather top, no creaks, comfy | | Weaknesses: | none come to think of it, although it's gone a bit mouldy in the garage since I abandoned it a year and a half ago! | | Similar Products Used: | Terry Liberator, Velo Ti, Selle Royal (several types), etc | | Bike Setup: | DNA Ti frame, USE seat post sometimes XCR sometimes rigid. | | Bottom Line: | You can see what I thought of the Terry Men's liberator, which explains why I'm going back to my red KTi!
It's a good saddle! It has long rails so there's plenty of scope for adjustment on it, it's light, and you don't get wet going through puddles!!
Also it's a lot easier to fit an under saddle bag as it's got that adjustment.
If you've see a KTi going cheap then think about it as I'd rate them!
I've given it a 4/5 as I reckon if the price were to drop, I got mine for £34-99, then I'd rate it a 5. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chimera
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto
Date Reviewed: November 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | dukes | | Strengths: | large, great for sliding around on | | Weaknesses: | it creaks sometimes | | Similar Products Used: | sdg dh seat | | Bike Setup: | p3 Z1 hussfelt ryno lites | | Bottom Line: | big seat great for jumping/dual | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
HELLBELLY
a
from HOTLANTA, GA
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Bear Creek/Mountain Town, Bull Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | This thing is like sitting on a couch! I have never had any numbness problems(HEY NOW) so I can not comment on that, but a friend of mine who did took my bike for a spin and said it felt great. On top of that he is a XC weight weeny, so go figure. Other cool things: I have the KTi DH model and it does not make a sound, it is holding up well despite multi-weekly thrashings, and it just looks burly! | | Weaknesses: | The leather finish(red) started to fade pretty quickly. I use mink oil on it and it has remained nice and soft with a nifty patina. | | Similar Products Used: | Brooks, Sella Rolls, Serfas LOLA, Terry, Avocet Gel, and God knows what else. | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Heckler, Z1 Bomber, Raceface/XTR, Hayes Brakes | | Bottom Line: | In the Berserker family the KTi seems to be the way to go. Other reviews have mentioned problems with the cromo versions even with smaller riders, but so far this has not been my experience and I weigh 225 lb. No saddle is for everyone, however if you have a barcalounger of a bike this will top it off nicely. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rideyourbike
a Cross Country Rider
from NV
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | BAck yard | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Comfort, Looks, Price | | Weaknesses: | Weight, Cheapo rails!! Mine broke!!! | | Similar Products Used: | WTB, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | GT Avalanche XT Manitou | | Bottom Line: | Good value and somewhat durable. I did use mine for two years and beat on it pretty good, but I am still disapointed that one of the rails snapped on my last ride?! I only weigh 150lbs. I didn't think that I would have to replace my seat for awhile. It was a nice saddle until it broke. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TMR
a
from vermont
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | this review is for the Beserker comfort......it was comfortable......was | | Weaknesses: | not up to Titec standards..... steel rails bent the first week....rubbery covering on abrasion spots developed both wear spots and tears within the 2 weeks I rode it. | | Similar Products Used: | old red berserker w/cro mo rails
wtb | | Bike Setup: | heavy duty machine....built for abuse. | | Bottom Line: | I was disappointed with the saddle. I am hard on my equiptment, but there is no excuse for a saddle that both bend and tears within 2 weeks of purchase. I have 2 other friends who also own these saddles and both have developed holes in the abrasion areas. I expected more from the
company that produced my other berserker saddle which after 2 years of serious abuse is still straight and has no holes.
I wouldn't reccommend this for clydesdales or for any one who might crash..ever. low product rating, low value rating and disappointing customer service. come on guys, I thought you made products for mountain bikers!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Weirdo
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Algonquin... | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Comfy, light for its size, looks, durable, size is perfect | | Weaknesses: | The screws on the bottom of the seat were loose when I bought it, it was falling apart... easy to fix, just tighten them | | Similar Products Used: | Radical, SDG Bel Air, Selle Italia | | Bike Setup: | GT Palomar HT, LX/XT, Scott Hot Rod Handlebar, Syncros Ti Q/Rs, Titec Post and Seat | | Bottom Line: | This saddle's length makes it great for shifting weight back for descending, the thick, long nose is great for climbing. No matter where you sit, this thing supports you well. I got the CX model, and it is a pretty hard saddle, but very comfy. If you're an aggressive rider, or just don't want any more numbness, I suggest you check this one out. 5 chilis for this monstrosity of a saddle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hugh
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | City Park | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Durable. I'm a heavt rider(240) and ride in a rocky area, It took two years before the saddle began to lose its shape | | Weaknesses: | Kevlar has started to unravel from the back of the saddle | | Similar Products Used: | Avocet, Vetta | | Bike Setup: | XC FS bike | | Bottom Line: | Good seat for the money. Can stand a lot of abuse | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
banshee
a Weekend Warrior
from st. paul, mn USA
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Murphy Hanrehan | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Great multi-position saddle for bombing and climbs | | Weaknesses: | Too heavy for serious XC racers | | Similar Products Used: | Serfas, trek, selle san marco, wtb | | Bike Setup: | Joshua Z2, Manitou SXti, Stratos XC Pro, Raceface riser | | Bottom Line: | As a woman I've searched and searched for a saddle that felt good but wasn't so wide I couldn't get off the back for descents. The Berzerker answered some of these issues. Slow tortuous climbs are just a little easier. Instead of hovering I can rest some of my weight on it's long nose. However with all the movement of climbs and descents, by the end of the day I'm bruised and feeling like I wore sand-paper underwear to the trail.
Also because it's so long it also weighs more and for those riding a FS rig, every ounce counts.
I'm not sure they'll ever make a saddle that feels good to everyone, works well and weighs minimal. The quest continues... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Toughass_rider Formerly known as rm_no_compromise
a
from Orlando, FL USA
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Very comfortable, nice logos, looks tough. The price, for $25 you can't beat it. Titanium rails seem to be tough. | | Weaknesses: | So far I havent found any. | | Similar Products Used: | Selle Italia Custom XO, also known as "ass-killer" | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race, Azonic Shorty Stem, Turbine LPs, Race Face rings, Azonic seat post, Titec KTI DH saddle, sefras grips, Sun/Ringle Zu-Zu pedals. | | Bottom Line: | The real proof will come if the rails bend. Im 250lbs and inherently Im bound to stress the hell out of them. So far, I haven't seen any signs of bending but if they do I'll post. The saddle is just awesome though guys and gals. Its mega comfortable and that's what you want. It looks good and it was cheap. Highly recommended.\
Check out my club if you can
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/rockymountainbikes
By the way, what's up with email addresses not being posted? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Clemson, SC
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | cheap | | Weaknesses: | titanium | | Similar Products Used: | coda's | | Bike Setup: | 98 custom stumpjumper | | Bottom Line: | This saddle performs awfully as a dh or xc saddle. It's rails are really weak i'm only 175 and i bent it over to the right, how i did that i don't know I do trials but i didn't like jump down with both feet onto my seat on it's right hand corner for 15 minutes. I've only ridden it on trails and stuff so why did it bend? I'm guessing that it started to bend from the first 6 months and now it's getting bad but come on they can do better with titanium can't they? Do not get this saddle it will not last and give you numbness. I'll give it the value and rating it deserves 3/3 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dwayne
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hot Shot-Flagstaff AZ | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Comfort, light weight | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing that compares to the Berserkr | | Bike Setup: | Mountain Cycle CXS, Z1, XTR, and RaceFace. Long-travel XC enduro style. | | Bottom Line: | Two women turned me on to this saddle; Kris Ross and Marla Streb. Don't be fooled by the DH designation. I put one on my road bike too. I can sit in this saddle ALL day. It is the best saddle I've ever experienced. Got a spare with Ti rails for future use at Pricepoint.com for $31 total shipped cost. In my opinion this product is great for everyone. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonathan
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Tahoe
Date Reviewed: January 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | select portions of tahoe rim trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | comfort, size, length, looks | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | koobi, body geometry, trans am, wtb sst | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR XC comp, raceface lowriser, raceface turbine LP, XT/XTR | | Bottom Line: | This seat is the moreomfortable than any of the ones listed above and they all claim to relieve pressure. This seat has the length for climbiing, is easy to slide off the back for tech. spots, and is much cheaper that the swanky saddles that claim comfort (I got a DH Kevlar-Ti version for $24 from Pricepoint). So far I love this seat, but it is a big one so be prepared, not sure on the actual weight but everything I have seen claims 260 grams. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DNF
a
from NY
Date Reviewed: January 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Bottom Line: | Poptart you got one too?
I got 2 of em, they rock
I put one on my Bullit and one on my XC race bike. Yeah all the experts mock me, they also mock the Judy 100 on my xc race bike but then I drop them, Thats why I race NORBA xc expert. To munch on the posers and make podium consistently | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
poptart
a Cross-Country Rider
from austin texas
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
nice firm platform for the sit-bones.
long nose for climbing. | | Weaknesses: |
ugly as sin | | Similar Products Used: |
various vetta, selle san marco, and bontrager saddles | | Bike Setup: |
IF Deluxe | | Bottom Line: | Most of these review seem to be written by big guys.
I thought I'd offer my two cents as a small female rider.
I'm actually suprised that more women don't ride them. They offer great sit-bone support, plenty of room for fore and aft movement, and are not too wide to get off the back.
I ride the K-Ti version, if one wanted more padding they coudl try the DH model.
I've had my current one for over two years. It's been through some nasy wrecks and the leather is starting to show some wear, but other than that it's still going strong. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brian
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tallahassee
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tom Brown Park | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Kevlar sides
Ti rails
Red leather | | Weaknesses: |
none yet | | Bike Setup: |
Fisher Marlin | | Bottom Line: | This is a great seat for under 30 bucks. Provides good support for fat asses like myself. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Cross-Country Rider
from Rome, NY
Date Reviewed: December 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tamato Creek (BC) | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Comfort | | Weaknesses: |
A little wide in the middle | | Similar Products Used: |
Too many to list | | Bike Setup: |
Habanero Ti hardtail, Z-2, XTR crank, Hope disks | | Bottom Line: | Seats are a subjective thing because everybody's butt is different. I've tried all kinds of seats for 15 years, and this is the seat that keeps me on my bikes. I have one on my road bike and my mountian bike. Over 7000 kms this year and still loving it. The only problem with this seat is that in the middle, directly over the seatpost clamp the seat is a little wide. This causes some irritation at the top of my thigh. But this is a small penalty for the true comfort in my nether regions. I highly reccommned this seat, but you need to try it to find. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jake
a Cross-Country Rider
from ville
Date Reviewed: November 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
comfort | | Weaknesses: |
the rails are crap-o-la! | | Similar Products Used: |
cheezy seats | | Bike Setup: |
khs cro-mo. xt/lx. rst mozo 3.5 | | Bottom Line: | I've called 3 times to Titec. no one is there ever! left messages on there machine. no call back. there web site has a false e-mail address on it. TITEC IS CRAP. the seat is alright untill you bent the rails and it goes all croked. titanium rails? no, i think there soft steel. TITEC get some costomer service! i would like some explanation, refund, or replacement for this saddle. If the seat was re- engineered it would be great. your site doesn't work. your phone # doesn't work. TRY AND GET THIS RIGHT. MAKE CUSTOMERS HAPPY!buy this seat if you like companies who screw you when there product is garbage. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arlo
a Cross-Country Rider
from melbourne
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Crusher Track | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
umm......hang on..............nup, nothing | | Weaknesses: |
Well the rails, material | | Bike Setup: |
rst | | Bottom Line: | Well this seat was a pain in the arse, LITERALLY!!
One of the rails popped out! And i had to endure riding on it for months after as i couldnt get it back it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
Looks | | Weaknesses: |
Poor construction
Bent rails | | Similar Products Used: |
Coda 900
Vetta | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale M 500, RST Mozo
LX , XT Components | | Bottom Line: | I ordered the DH KTI seat for $50 from price point and when I got it the rails weren't straight and the kevlar was glued really crappy to the bottom of the seat. But it looked comfy so I took it out for a short 5 mile ride and I was very dissapointed. This seat is to wide wide for my liking and it was more uncomforatable than my coda seat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Somxay
a Racer
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
comfy
looks
price
strong | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
specialized | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Rockhopper
Manitou Spyder | | Bottom Line: | I just bought the Titec Berserker KTI, and I love it. I bought it on sale for $24.98 on www.pricepoint.com and I just love it. I have tried other Specialized saddles, but it's nothing like the Berserker. I give it five big ones. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Travis
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo, B.C.
Date Reviewed: May 31, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great seat
strong rails | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
SDG slim jim | | Bottom Line: | This is a great seat, its is very comfortable and very strong. I owned a SDG seat for 3 months and the rails bend. The titec is a superb seat, me and all my friends ride one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tristan Burch
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pullman WA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Silver Mtn. | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Very light and pretty comfortable | | Weaknesses: |
Just that the front of the saddle is starting to wear off. | | Similar Products Used: |
Coda seats(2) | | Bike Setup: |
C'dale f900 frame with cool parts | | Bottom Line: | Very good deal. I got it when it came out(it was kinda expensive then) but it's very nice. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Racer
from Mesquite Tx
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Kelly Creek | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Great value | | Weaknesses: |
Embriodery blemmed | | Similar Products Used: |
Nisene,wtb | | Bike Setup: |
Kona FS | | Bottom Line: | I got this sadddle for $29,one of the best buys I've made.Ti rails,embroidered,big and soft without being heavy.I'm 6 ft 230 lbs.this saddle is great for big guys. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TC
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawley, TX
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Porcupine Rim, Moab | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
light(for a bigger, comfy model), durable, comfy, looks | | Weaknesses: |
none(had to reglue a small kevlar fold on the underside after a year-big deal) | | Similar Products Used: |
WTB SST | | Bike Setup: |
Tred Y-33, Specialized FSR | | Bottom Line: | I have 3 of their saddles (2 bikes)--I got one as a backup, and it's still a backup. This is one of the lightest saddles in this category (bigger, comfy, strong). The regular Berserker Kti saddle is just as good, just not as soft. Both of these saddles have hit the ground and been pounded on by my 185lb. caboose. Both of them are on full sus. bikes, so I spend alot of time mashing them. The leather and kevlar cover is very durable and the shape is very functional for technical riding. If money was no object, I could still not find a better saddle. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gus Moonfry
a Racer
from Tuscon, Arizona
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Comfortable, Sturdy | | Weaknesses: |
? | | Similar Products Used: |
Tioga DH | | Bike Setup: |
Put it on my new Kona Stinky - Marzocchi Bomber Z1, XT, Avid brakes, Fox rear shock | | Bottom Line: | I like it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
¤Kordoroy¤
a Racer
from New York City
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
oregon trail, great game... | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Comfortable, function, looks, durability | | Weaknesses: |
could be considered heavy to some | | Similar Products Used: |
serfas ARC's WTB 98ss sumthin (the overpriced $130 one) | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale caad2, xt, race face, titec. | | Bottom Line: | i purchased the seat from price point for $49.99. after 6 months of off road riding and 2 weeks of being a messenger, this seat has held up. its reallyl comfortable, not like a stick of cardboard up your ass. i can ride all day when i work (5-8 hours a day) and not be uncomfortable. im onyl 150 lbs though, so i dont think i am prone ot breaking anyhting. i have had frends (JAZ, Roß) that have used it and bent it a bit. but this is my review, and i gice it 5 chilis...¤peace¤ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
¤Kordoroy¤
a Racer
from New York City
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
oregon trail, great game... | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Comfortable, function, looks, durability | | Weaknesses: |
could be considered heavy to some | | Similar Products Used: |
serfas ARC's WTB 98ss sumthin (the overpriced $130 one) | | Bike Setup: |
Cannondale caad2, xt, race face, titec. | | Bottom Line: | i purchased the seat from price point for $49.99. after 6 months of off road riding and 2 weeks of being a messenger, this seat has held up. its reallyl comfortable, not like a stick of cardboard up your ass. i can ride all day when i work (5-8 hours a day) and not be uncomfortable. im onyl 150 lbs though, so i dont think i am prone ot breaking anyhting. i have had frends (JAZ, Roß) that have used it and bent it a bit. but this is my review, and i gice it 5 chilis...¤peace¤ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pete robert
a cross-country rider
from palmer, mass
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I ordered the titec berserker DH from a local bike shop and waited 2 weeks for it to come in. Before ordering it I was impressed by the full page adds in mountain bike mag. and the general reviews published here.
When I went to pick up the saddle I found it to be the poorest made piece of garbage I've ever seen for sale in the USA. the rails were not bent the same, causing the saddle to lean to one side when installed on a seat post. the rear portion of the cover was glued to the plastic shell of the saddle in an extremely sloppy manner. I didn't take delivery on the saddle and asked the bike shop to send it back, He had ordered two of them, they both had the same rail problem and the sloppy gluing. One of them was much worst that the other, but both were very,, very poor quality.
Lower end saddles look straight and well made when they are new at a cost of around $20.00, this poor excuse for a bike saddle for a whopping $99.00 is an insult to any knowledgable bikers intelligence. Don't buy this thing!!! there are much better saddles on the market for far less money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a cross-country rider
from Knoxville TN, USA
Date Reviewed: January 9, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I replaced a completely wretched CODA saddle with the KTi DH after two
rides about a year or so ago and what a difference! This is probably the most
comfortable saddle I've ever used. Not too big like most other DH saddles, but
definitely enough area to support all of the sit-bones and the plumbing
without mashing anything. Saddles are an *extremely* subjective and personal
thing, though, so stick to buying them from an LBS rather than mail-order so
you can check them out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom W
a cross-country rider
from Tehachapi,Ca.
Date Reviewed: November 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Sorry Guys, but I don't agree. I bought this seat and I think it sucks. I guess I was expecting more from it. I thought that it would be more comfortable than it was. True it isn't as big as a Tioga DH seat but I've ridden more comforable seats. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JustinTime
a cross-country rider
from FL
Date Reviewed: November 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Titec Berserker DH with Ti rails: official reports at 302 grams. Undeniably comfortable and an excellent back and butt primer to the harsh world of cross-country racing/riding on a super stiff hardtail. The quality of the seat is below average. The glued seams are poor. The quality of the leather is extremely poor as the logos have worn completely off (I don't care about advertising anyway) and the leather has become roughened and prone to cracking (SnoSeal or Armor All is required every other ride)
Now, the seat is probably a bit too wide and restricts (ever slightly) fore/aft mobility and probably affects an efficient pedal stroke (speculation....)
Overall, a good product for cross country consumer looking for several months of butt acclimation training without adding excessive weight.
Justin | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have recently bought Titec's DH KTI saddle and I think they are the most comfy seats I have ever ridden. I was a bit skeptical at first but after trying it, my groin doesn't get numb or sore anymore. The first time I tried it, the seat was squeaking like mad, especially when the trail is bumpy. I threw in some lube where the rails attach to the seat and the problem is solved. The workmanship on the seat is questionable, especially the poor glueing of the leather to the seat when compared to the rest of the more established brands. Otherwise it is one great saddle, highly recommended to all big riders. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sherman
a weekend warrior
from British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought a FS bike and it has this saddle on there. It is actually the DH model but they are both the same except that the DH model has more padding. Man do I ever like this. It is so comfortable. It is big and like a couch. The kevlar in the back end is a nice touch since that is where all the wear takes place. I can see it on my flite saddle which has no kevlar whatsoever. I don't know if I can go back to my flite cause this one is so comfortable. I might have to switch over to a Titec one on my HT. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JAZ
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey, USA
Date Reviewed: September 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a KTi saddle and bent the Ti rails after only three rides (and one decent wreck). I am 6'3, 205lbs and feel that Titec should at least try to bend the thing back rather than try to sell me a new copy of the same sub-standard saddle for only $5 less than I paid for it. My friends have similar rail issues with their Titec saddles as well. I like my other Titec stuff but not this seat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve-n-sweden
a cross-country rider
from Uppsala, Sweden
Date Reviewed: September 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well got this over a year ago. A simple leather, Cro-mo rails Berserker XC. I'm 5'10 and 135lbs. It has worked pretty well over my last saddle which was a stock trek crap thing.
Has been Pretty good I guess. Light, and easy to clean. It took a while to get set up right for my boney butt but once in position my privates dident fall asleep anymore. Quality is questionable. The leather is sturdy as well as the rails, padding and the plastic base. The shabby glue job holding the leather under the saddle is pulling apart (now after 1 year) and the leather is coming undone. Maybe it was the rain, wet, freezing weather last winter that did it in. I'm not shure. It's been fun for a year but i'll Definatly be getting a new one very soon.I'm probably going to get a WBT sst 98. A little more pricey than my Berserker but then i got tired of fine tuning it every couple of rides to keep me from going numb. Shooting for something with a bit more padding.
I was thinking of going for the Berserker-DH (of course with more padding) but after the quality problem I mentioned here i'll give the WBT a try. Altogether a good XC saddle (light and comfterable for under 4 hour rides) but dont' pay too much as it may fall apart on you after a year.It gets a solid 4 chilllllis from me. Maybe 3.5 ... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Wallingford, CT
Date Reviewed: September 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently replaced the stock Bontrager +10 on my Klein Mantra with a Titec Berserker KTi-DH. A big improvement in comfort- the Berserker is well-padded, plus the shell is quite flexible. The width of the saddle makes it easier to grip with my thighs during the descents, although its a little harder slinging my butt over the rear wheel during really steep drop-offs. The weight is so-so;
about 315g. 4.5 chilis | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gengis Khan
a cross-country rider
from Somewhere in the Middle East...
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This saddle is good. it's padded, but not too padded. it's also real easy to get off the back of. I can itch my crotch with my rear wheel it's that easy. (By the way, if you're going to itch your crotch like me, use a semi-slick tire. Knobbies kind of hurt) you can sit on the tip of it without going impotent and it's good if you don't like stupid lycra padded shorts.5 flaming turds. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a cross-country rider
from Orlando, FL
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My Klein Attitude comes stock with WTB saddle (like a lot of bikes these days). It is rock hard, but fairly light. I wanted something comfortable for practice. Tested several high dollar saddles and, after reading and hearing excellent reviews, bought Titec DH (ti rails, Kevlar, 302 grams). This saddle is long, wide AND extremely comfortable. My hardtail is STIFF and I can finally ride hard and long without an aching buttox. It feels like a gel seat, but is only 2.5 ounces heavier than trick race saddle. You will acclimate to the width (I was skeptical at first) and it does not hinder steep climbs or descents (rock quarries in Ocala). Price Point has them for $50. But just go to your local bike shop and ask them to come close to matching that (mail order: no tax, but steep S&H fees). I'm giving 4 stars because I feel Titec took a few shortcuts in production. The logo is already wearing off and the Kevlar is raveling a bit. Also, the underneath seam is glued rather tenuously. Otherwise, super cush ride. Get one at least for practice. (I probably will shed the ounces in the next race) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kris Coyne
a cross-country rider
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this saddle (dh kti) last January and am perfectly satisfied. I have really hammered it and it is holding up excellently for the abuse that I have given it. The rails are still straight (although I weigh 145). I have taken several hard falls where the bike has landed on the seat. The kevlar is starting to show through in one place (I can only imagine how it would look if it didn't have the kevlar). The leather is now pretty scratched up but has not torn yet. The vikings on the side have departed for Valhalla but who cares. This is the first saddle that I haven't shredded in the first 6 months. It is also the most comfortable saddle I have ridden. The only problem is that my riding shorts have a reddish tinge in the crotch area which can be embarasing for the after ride beers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dr. Feelgood
a
from California
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A great seat, but make sure you get the DH model. The first time I bought this saddle I got the straight Berserker KTI. Big Mistake! Imagine the comfort of a leather covered rock. I plunked down the cash (again) for the DH model and I am very happy with it. Comfy enough for all day riding w/o being too soft. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Mac Donald
a cross-country rider
from Chandler, AZ
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great seat. It really feels huge, but never 'gets in the way'. It has nice, deep padding, and the Ti rails keep it springy. I am way over 200lbs, no problems with creaking. Also, my Viking logo is holding up just fine. If you are want a large seat, at least check this one out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brent irvin
a cross-country rider
from dallas, tx
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i was on a vetta with titanium rails, boy they were
tough, but the leather would tear on spills. with
the berserker some of the leather has been replaced
with
kevlar, but the rails are weak. looks cool as hell
though. i just wish the rails were stronger, that would make it just right. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KEVIN
a cross-country rider
from Milford, MI
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought the Beserker KTI DH and it is awesome. This seat is sooooo comfortable. It has just enough padding on it. I have ridden my bike twice since it was bought and my behind wasn't sore at all. I totally recommend theis seat to everyone. I am 5'11' and weigh 165 pounds and it is perfect. This seat would be great for heavy riders also. BUY IT, YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harry T
a cross-country rider
from green bay, wi
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I borrowed the Titec saddle from a friend and found out that the saddle turned out to be a great saddle. It offers plenty of riding room and I don't develope the soreness I used to have with this saddle. Only one prob the leather is coming undone do to poor glue. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gman
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: April 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the leather Titec KTi after hearing good things.But ...The saddle is not really that soft, the leather is not bonded
well to the plastic base, and the Kevlar patches are really
narrow so you can still rub off your pricey saddle is fall.The sewing was not centered, must've been an offshore job
but a bad one at that.Worst of all the Ti rails creak, creak, creak creakcreak creaaaaaak##$#!!Calling Titec today for resolution. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
seth
a weekend warrior
from Lancaster CA
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Over the last 3 years I've used a couple different saddles. An older Cannondale Coda 900, and WTB SST K/Ti. The WTB was close to perfect, but, it needed a bit more padding and the wide shaped rear gave me, ah, painful spots. The DH KTi solved both problems and is a little longer. BEST SADDLE I've ever used. The leather cover did start to come unglued from the base so I used some weather strip adhesive and fixed it right up. I should deduct one chili for that but I can't. This saddle is that good!!! BUY ONE NOW... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gandalf
a cross-country rider
from GA
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Before I bought the DH KTi, I had significant between-the-legs soreness.
Now I don't. It has a perfect amount of padding, is tough, and priced well.
It says DH, but works great all around. The extra DH length gives all
kinds of position options to the fidgety rider. If it ever breaks, I'm
buying another. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a racer
from CANADA
Date Reviewed: March 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this saddle from price point for $45 american (DH-KTi) and I would have to say that it is one of the best purchases I've ever made on a saddle. I used to own an sdg slim jim, but It began to feel like it was way too slim for me after long rides. When I switched to this, my rides wre way mmore pleasant. It allows for easy movement to the back when on downhills and the long profile helps greatly when on long uphills. The only problem I had with the saddle was that the kevlar became a little bit unglued at the edges and had to re-glue it. No biggie. Great saddle. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin D.
a cross-country rider
from Roseville,Mi
Date Reviewed: March 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Have ridden on this seat for about 4 months now and can say without a doubt this is the most comftorble saddle I've ever used !! switched to this from a Giro Fizik and I most say there is no comparison!! If anyone is thinking of purchasing this seat take my advice and just DO IT !!
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Submitted by
John
a weekend warrior
from santa ana, ca
Date Reviewed: March 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Saddle, I went from a Bontrager which was incredibly uncomfortable. The only problem I seem to have with it is if I climb behind my seat on a steep downhill, then it is difficult to climb back over. Just a minor complaint, but I still recommend people try it out for themselves. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a weekend warrior
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got this saddle about two months ago (purchased the DH-KTi with the kevlar panel and titanium rails for $50 from price point) - what a difference it has made (I was using a Vetta AT transverse before)! It is extremely comfortable! I am not sure what the people who are bending the rails are doing - I'm 6'3 weigh 220 and have landed hard enough on the saddle to knock it out of adjustment on the seatpost, but have not bent a rail... maybe it's just a matter of placement of the clamp on the seat rails - I have mine towards the back - I can imagine having them too far forwad might be a problem...This is defitely a GREAT saddle for big guys! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rdjerry
a cross-country rider
from CANADA
Date Reviewed: March 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Kti Dh in red. I've had it out on the trails a few times and on a couple of road rides. This saddle is very comfortable, a lttle heavy, and looks good. I weigh 210 and the rails seem fine so far, but then I've never bent a rail in the past. My riding partner tried it and liked it so much that he wants to get one now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike C.
a racer
from Ashburn, VA
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Review of: Titec Berserker DH Kevlar with titanium rails,
puchased from PricePoint for $49.95
What a disappointment. I had such high hopes for this saddle. It is very plush
and comfortable without being too big or heavy. The padding is thick but not overly soft and the extra nose length was much appreciated for steep climbs.
It could have been the perfect cross country saddle. Unfortunately, the rails
bent on my second trail ride and the whole seat shifted over to one side. I did
NOT crash or abnormally impact the saddle. I weigh 157 pounds and ride with a
suspension seatpost. I sent it back to Titec and although
the service rep was very courteous I was not happy with the outcome of our
conversation: I could buy a replacement for $38. Bent ti rails are not a warranty item.
WARNING: In my opinion, this product has a design flaw. Look at the rails - notice that they are longer and lift the saddle higher than on other saddles.
THEY CANNOT HANDLE THE RESULTING INCREASED LEVERAGE. This saddle should not be
marketed as Berserker Downhill. It can not even withstand normal cross country
riding, and I think it would last about 10 seconds on a downhill bike. It is
best suited for tiny elves riding single-speed beach cruisers on the boardwalk.
I hope for a recall and a redesign of this potentially excellent product. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CW
a cross-country rider
from Burlington,vt
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the leather chromoly railed version and loved the was it felt! But I wil agree that the rails are easily bent. I bent mine after 3 easy rides. but nonetheless I still find it to be a very comfy Cyldesdale saddle.I hate this fifty Word (50) limit. Okay I still need more words. I saw a place where you can get these for 29.98, I think it was Price Point, it's well worth it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bubba
a cross-country rider
from Mitchellsville, IL
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
When I tried my buddy's downhill version of this saddle I liked it so well I got my own, except I got the CX version with chromolly rails to support my 190+ pounds. I've had it since Christmas and so far so good. It doesn't have the padding of the downhill version but where I'm currently using it, on my road bike, it is working great. No more numb nuts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Bahrs
a cross-country rider
from Berea, KY
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Berserker is a kick ass saddle that can handle itself in the worst of conditions, and is very comfortible. I weigh 160 lbs and it didn't bend or flex, the rails held up great. Although I do not sit in the saddle much at all except for on downhills the seat proved very comfortible and easy to maneuver in. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony F
a weekend warrior
from Oz
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hmmm... Like the seat, hate the rails - can you say bendy? I weigh 85 kgs, and am constantly bending the rails back into shape. Just not strong enough for me. The seat design is great. Comfy, lots of riding positions (my cods don't get so numb...), long nose gives great control when cornering, easy to get off the back, raised rear helps in climbing. If it weren't for those bloody rails, this would be a 5 chili job. Maybe the model with Ti rails would be better (and more $$). Oh yeah, the Viking logos wear off on the first ride (big deal). I really only to give it a 2.5 chili rating, which doesn't exist, so I've gone for 3, as it's definitely better than a 2! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kris
a cross-country rider
from colorado
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this saddle last week have seriously used it only once but I love it. It is by far the most comfortable saddle I have ever used and at 290g it is light enough for technical cross country riding. The wider mid section gives a great amount of support and it is easy to get your butt of the rear for technical downhills. it is easily ten times more comfortable than the Vetta TT that it replaces but only 75g heavier. Get a Titec and save your labido! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
VTBOY
a cross-country rider
from Burlington, VT
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the seat and threw it on my KHS TEAM bike. I could not be happier, I thought it was too big at first. But to my surprise the little bigger saddle helped with control and comfort on long rides. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Bunyon
a cross-country rider
from Elizabethtown, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought an FS bike last year for comfort reasons, little did I know that I could have almost gotten away with just this saddle. Comfy is almost an understatement. How does an extra 1 of suspension sound ! That's just the beginning though, the wider waist section not only gives you better control when gripping the seat on gnarly descents, but there a also about a bazillion comfortable setups for climbing. Despite my best efforts I can't even manage to snag my shorts on the nose. It took me thousands of miles to find out, but MTB seats can actually be comfy coasy without any performance sacrifice. On the down side I really wanted red leather (like in the ad dudes !) but was told the kti only came in black ???? Also the really cool viking twins have pretty much worn off. Performance is 5+ chili's, looks 4. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hammerman
a cross-country rider
from Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Upgraded to the Berserker DH 6 months ago. You could sleep on this saddle.
It is supremely comfortable , have never had A__ ache since . You can slide on and off as if it wasn't there .My only complaint is the threads of Kevlar which keep coming loose . I smear gobs of Dubin over the underside to keep in place.
Very cushy , light , extra width of middle , long Ti rails , flared back with tapered sides that drop below seatpost clamp . Damn near perfect . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
craig coffenberg
a cross-country rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am 14 years old and I took my uncles top of the line GT bike out for a ride. When I came back the Ti seat rails were bent and I didnt even fall. I am 120 pounds. He is trying to get a new one with the life time warranty and they will not send him a new seat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricky J
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Berserkr kti DH model on my XC Ventana...really
a nice piece! It replaces a WTB SST Ti- gained some grams,
but added more in comfort and ease of body positioning. It
is ~3/4 inch longer than the SST, with an extended nose and
smoothly shaped rear...I can do the on-and-off saddle tran-
sitions easier than ever! I agree with the Mountain Bike
review saying that this is a fine XC seat. Gimme five! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Allen
a cross-country rider
from Maine
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Beserker DH KTI. Don't let the name fool you, this is a great x-country saddle. I used to have a WTB SST, the beserker is just as light, and has just enough padding to make it very comfortable. The slightly wider middle section is perfect for controlling the bike on the twisted New-England trails. I love this saddle!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kurt
a cross-country rider
from Langley, B.C.
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Titec saddle for six months and it's a very good saddle. I find
it easy to drop off behind on steep descents and for climbing it's unbeatable!
I'm 180 pounds and like to stay seated on climbs and the long nose is very comfortable for this. The padding is done to perfection, not too much or too little and the leather cover seems pretty durable. I would like to see the cover stapled as well as glued although I haven't had it come loose yet. Finally, a company that's thought of the requirements of a saddle for off road!
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Submitted by
Bingo
a cross-country rider
from MA
Date Reviewed: March 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
After ditching my old Bontrager C30 (ugh!) I got a Titec. Mmm, mmm, is my butt comfy now, I have had it for a while and have never had any discomfort or technical prolems with it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Radziewicz
a racer
from Wrightsville, PA
Date Reviewed: December 3, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Most comfortable place to sit besides your living room couch. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jose Raffucci
a weekend warrior
from LA
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
After one too many long rides on my Vetta TT, I tossed it out and went
shopping for a new saddle. I looked around and decided to try out the
WTB SST, since everyone who has one seems to love it.
At the LBS, I found the SST, sitting next to the Berserkr. I remember someone
actually recommending the Berserkr over the SST, so I was kinda torn.
Appearance wise, the Berserkr is shaped almost exactly like the SST --
including the crotch-saving downward bent nose, only bigger.
The nose is wider, but seems to have more padding. It's about
1-1.5 longer, and about 1 wider. Prices are within $10. The Berserkr
has Kevlar reinforced sides, and (the one I got) titanium rails. I
paid $70.
The extra surface area really pays off on the long flat rides. Getting
off the saddle is no problem, and I have yet to catch my shorts on it. The
leather has been pretty resistant to tears, probably due from the fact that
there's kevlar where most of the rips tend to happen.
I thought the larger-than-usual nose would be a problem, but it's pretty
darn comfy, and it doesn't rub against my thighs like I thought it might.
Good saddle, no sore crotch, no sore ass after even 3+ hour flat rides!
Only complaint is that the logo rubbed off on the first ride. It had a
cool little viking dude on the back, and the logo on the sides. Oh well, don't
really need that to ride.
Only a 4 since it hasn't (yet) proven itself over time. | | Overall Rating: |
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