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Performance KT Comp Saddle
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Submitted by
Will
a Cross Country Rider
from Beaverton, Oregon
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Performance in Beaverton, Or | | Strengths: | ++kevlar sides
++narrow
++comfy (when broken in)
++pretty light for the money
++no stitching to eat up your shorts and get worn down
++no creaks
++cheap (buy it on sale!) | | Weaknesses: | --decals rubbed off
--really gotta hang in there till it's broken in
| | Similar Products Used: | WTB, Selle, as well as a bunch of stock seats | | Bike Setup: | '02 Access, XT/XTR drivetrain, Mavic 517's & Fire XC Pro, '02 Duke XC
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'02 Mongoose DX 4.0, Deore/LX/XT drivetrain, '01 Judy XC, Mavic 221's & Tom Slicks (setup for commuting) | | Bottom Line: | I have actually had this seat for more like 8 months and it has been awesome. MTBR.com should really just let you fill in how long you have used products instead of giving you menu choices.
At any rate, I love this saddle to death. The decals were ugly so I'm kinda glad they rubbed off. Besides that, the shape is what has made me such a fan of this saddle. Being so narrow "toughens you up" and doesn't feel like it gets in the way when descents and singletrack get tight & tricky.
Honestly, I am getting a new saddle (not that I need one but X-mas is coming, take advantage of others' generosity) so I will move the Topo Comp to my commuter bike. I'm very hesitant to pick up anything new because I have a powerful aversion to short-eating stitching and cut-out love channels.
Great saddle for the money (especially on sale). | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fattirewilly
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | Price, weight, durablity | | Weaknesses: | No brand name?? | | Bike Setup: | Airborne Ti w/ X-Fly and various XT/XTR/Raceface | | Bottom Line: | This is a good deal. The saddle with the kelvar and Ti rails only weighs 220 grams. At $40 you can't beat it. I've riden 2 different Topo saddles over the last 4 years. I weigh 200 and these things just hold up well, and the Kevlar is a great addition. I don't have the new one with the grove in the middle, but I would buy it if I needed a seat.
Also, the underside of my seat reveals that it is actually made by Velo. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T C
a Cross Country Rider
from The Other Valley
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The One I'm Riding | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$34.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Support and price. | | Weaknesses: | None really. | | Similar Products Used: | Concor, Selle, Brooks | | Bike Setup: | 856 ProFlex with some stuff | | Bottom Line: | It was such a good saddle to me, that I bought one for my road bike. Saddle comfort varies from person to person. For me a firm saddle works best. I've done plenty of 4 hour rides with this saddle and have been quite satisfied. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert Dietz
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | tape worm | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | inexpensive
light | | Weaknesses: | Doesn't work as advertised
stiff | | Similar Products Used: | Selle Royal NRG | | Bike Setup: | K2 Proflex 4000/ | | Bottom Line: | I was hoping this seat would fix the numbness I have beend experiencing at the 1 hour point in my rides. But no help. Will now try Kooka or Specialized. This one goes back.
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Submitted by
ICHIROW SAWA
a Weekend Warrior
from JUNEAU, ALASKA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Mendenhall Glacier | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | I bought this saddle at Performance Store in Bellevue, Washington with all the sales people saying it was the best, but it is about the worst saddle I've used. I get sore after about an hour or so no matter how I adjust the positions of the saddle. The store first suggested that I use it for at least a month before I could return, and then told me it was too long since I bought it, and will not take it back or exchange. | | Weaknesses: | Just is not comfortable at all. | | Similar Products Used: | None like this one. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stump Jumper. Manitou Pro front shock. Thud Buster Quadra-Post. | | Bottom Line: | Spend more money and time reserching, and get a good one. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sfa
a Racer
from Stillwater,NJ
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
sfa@pacsun.com | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
light | | Weaknesses: |
weak | | Similar Products Used: |
crap | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Rock Hopper Comp FS, Manitou sx-d | | Bottom Line: | This seat is crap. I had it for a month and the kevlar started to rip on the corners. It is supposed to have suspension but it just has hard plastic support pieces. They are so weak, it defeats the purpose of titanium rails. They bent and broke easily and I only weigh 130 pounds. It's also hard as a rock. You could get a better seat for less money that would last a lot longer than one month. Dont waste your money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich
a Cross-Country Rider
from Daytona, FL
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tom Brown Park, Tallahassee | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Light
Damn nice looking! | | Weaknesses: |
Still not all that comfie | | Similar Products Used: |
Factory Coda seat that came on the bike | | Bike Setup: |
GIANT MCM990, Mavic X517 rims, LX crank/v-brakes/levers, XT cassette/shifters/derailleurs | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line, it's not a bad seat all around. The only reason I really got it is because it matches the rear end of my bike, which is Yellow. It has Ti rails and kevlar material covering it. It could stand to be a little softer but hell, how often do you sit down on the seat when you're hauling ass through the woods. But when on the road going from class to class at school, thicker padding would help! But overall, not bad, considering I got it onsale from Performancebike.com. All in all, for the price, I'll live. | Overall Rating: |
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