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Indytim
a Cross Country Rider
from Springfield, MODate Reviewed: July 30, 2010
Strengths: Very supportive in the right places (seatbones), but nice breakaway for thigh clearance. Also compliant in the front. Lightweight, firm seat that's good for hours in the saddle on either my road bike or my 29er.Weaknesses: Um, they're not free?Bottom Line: This is a great seat for me and I use it across all of my bikes. But it may not fit for you -- it could carry 5 stars and still be a lousy fit for someone. Spend the time, try a bunch of seats to find the right one. They all fit a little differently.
Favorite Trail: Busiek
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Don't remember
Similar Products Used: I've tried about 10 different seats, including fizik, Terry Ti Fly, Serfas, etc. This is the only seat that works for me. I had it on my mountain bike, and was looking for something for my road bike. After 1.5 hours in a fitting session at my LBS, they finally suggested I go home and try my Devo on my road bike. I loved it, won't go back.
Bike Setup: Paragon 29er with everything upgraded: SRAM X0, full RaceFace, etc etc.
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JeffS
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NCDate Reviewed: September 27, 2009
Strengths: Comfortable. Good thigh clearance, Thin but dense padding.Weaknesses: The leather cover is not as durable as some synthetics. The short and thin nose makes balancing with your thighs more difficult. I didn't notice until I put it on my road bike and tried to ride no-handed. This is a non-issue for the trails.Bottom Line: For me, this is the best saddle I've ever ridden. I ride it on the trails, on my daily commuter, and road bikes. Maybe I'd like a larger nose, but maybe it would take away something.
There's obviously a number of fans out there because ebay prices remain pretty high.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: 30+ saddles including WTB, fizik, bontrager, brooks, etc.
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winsail
a Cross Country Rider
from SoquelDate Reviewed: July 30, 2009
Strengths: Great saddle, minimal padding but much more comfortable than heavily padded seats. This saddle keeps my butt from going numb on long rides. Best I've ever riddenWeaknesses: Graphics rub off fast. Not really an issueBottom Line: Great saddle, Lightweight, comfortable, I ride at least 5 days a week and this saddle saves my butt. I would buy another.
Favorite Trail: Enchanted Forest Loop
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Came with used bike
Similar Products Used: Other WTB and Bontrager saddles
Bike Setup: 2008 Giant Trance X2 2008
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RobXC
a Cross Country Rider
from BaltimoreDate Reviewed: June 27, 2009
Strengths: Light and comfortableWeaknesses: I guess not cheap, but I got mine for free.Bottom Line: After an unfortunate encounter with a clearance sign that took the life of my old WTB our local rep threw me this beauty. It definitely is hard, but after hours of ridding I am as comfortable as when I started. Maybe its a good thing that clearance sign took my old saddle out...
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Speed V
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mahshroom
a Weekend Warrior
from Evergreen StaeDate Reviewed: February 27, 2009
Strengths: Light, Good support, just enough flex and pad, but not too much that it'll give you a sore rearWeaknesses: saddle outer layer is prone to quick wear and tearBottom Line: This saddle was purchased to replace my WTB rocket V because it was slightly wider. In first few 13 mile rides I noticed much improved comfort over Rocket V, that story ends there as my rear started to numb. The saddle is still too narrow for me and my seat bone boarders the edges of the saddle. If the width was right it'd make a comfortable saddle as it is not overly padded like many saddles out there. It gives just enough flex and pad to give feeling of a B17 leather saddle (trust me, nothing beats brooks saddle!!!). Would be a perfect racing saddle for those spend less time on the saddle. The cover material can be more durable as mine is wearing from shafting from only 1 season of use. I am going to save for another B17.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Similar Products Used: WTB Rocket V
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TekBolt
a Racer
from Appleton, WIDate Reviewed: December 5, 2008
Strengths: Light weight, comfortable.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: After trying at least a dozen other light weight seats this one is the best for me, by far. It's a few millimeters wider than most racing-oriented seats, which fits my arse just right. There's not a lot of padding, but the seat base itself is rather compliant, allowing just the right amount of "give".
Favorite Trail: Suamico Reforestation Camp
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Lots.
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 98 tuned with TekBolt titanium.
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linZ
a Weekend Warrior
from athens,ga,usaDate Reviewed: July 22, 2008
Strengths: lightWeaknesses: tore my ass upBottom Line: man this saddle did cruel things to my backside in no time flat
Favorite Trail: chicopee
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: wtb rocket, terry fly
Bike Setup: giant trance x1
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J.S.
a Cross Country Rider
from EuropeDate Reviewed: March 24, 2008
Strengths: flexible shell and rail, very lightWeaknesses: too hard paddingBottom Line: Altogether good saddle but with my earlier experience is Devo worst saddle i ever used. After firs short ride i like this. If i ride three hours or more i have a problem to find right position. For me is too hard.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$133.00
Similar Products Used: Fizik Nisene, Fizik Dolomiti, WTB Rocket, Ritchey Vector, Selle San Marco Azoto
Bike Setup: Giant XtC, Rock Shox Duke XC, Panaracer Fire XC, Easton, Mavic, Sram, Avid
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Herman
a Cross Country Rider
from New ZealandDate Reviewed: January 19, 2008
Strengths: Immensely comfortable from day one. It takes a while to get used to the flat surface but so good.Weaknesses: No kevlar on edgesBottom Line: Superb saddle
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: R&R Sport
Similar Products Used: Every top end saddle
Bike Setup: Team Merida Trans-Mission
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D.F.L.
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from ashevilleDate Reviewed: January 5, 2008
Strengths: A bit wider than most. flatter from side to side and front to back.Weaknesses: No available scuff protection for the corners; it's not really marketed as an off-road saddle. It tends to 'sack out' a littleBottom Line: Best saddle(s) I've ever owned. I require a wider saddle and the Devo/Deva(don't be scared of the Deva. it's the same width and shape but has a VERY firm bit of gel inside. It's difficult to tell which one you're on) models fit my wider hips and keep the pressure away from the important bits. The rear of the saddle is very flat and I think that's the key to comfort. I also bought it because it looks quite flat from nose to tail, but with use, it develops some sag and more'saddle' to it. I do wish it stayed flatter because I have to point the nose up a bit in order to keep the rear seating portion of the saddle flat. Fairly minor complaint, though; like I said, it's the best I've ever tried.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: ByStickel 29er HT.
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZDate Reviewed: November 25, 2007
Strengths: Comfort and durability, reasonably light.Weaknesses: none so far.Bottom Line: For me, this is the most comfortable saddle I have owned (and I have ridden on a lot). I use them on my road and mountain bike and can't be happier. They are a little pricey, but you can find screaming deals on them at Performance once in a while.
Favorite Trail: Miligrosa
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia SLR, WTB Rocket V Stealth, Selle San Marco Aspide
Bike Setup: Fisher Ferrous 29 SS, Casati Monza SLX roadie, IRO Mark V fixie
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pipo-kun
a Cross Country Rider
from CanberraDate Reviewed: October 30, 2007
Strengths: This is a review of the Ti model.
This is a very light saddle. It was an OEM saddle on some high end Giant. I found it in the local bike store bargain bin.
It was very hard at first and I though I that wasted my mone. But after two rides it was very compliant (or I got used to it!). Now I would not swap it for anything else.
This is as comfy as a Rocket V but a bit lighter (and better looking IMO).Weaknesses: Graphics rub off quickly. Take a little time to wear in.
Can't find another one for this price.Bottom Line: This is THE BEST saddle I have ever used. I have experienced numbness with all the others (except the Vetta and other WTB).
I highly recommend this saddle for comfort, light weight (205g) and wear. it is the best of all worlds.
Favorite Trail: Sparrow Hill
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Bike Barn
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Flite, a couple of Bontragers (made by Selle San Marco), Vetta SL Ti, SDG iFly, Specialized BG and WTB Rocket V.
Bike Setup: Trek with Easton, WTB, Ritchey WCS and Salsa upgrades.
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Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from HollywoodDate Reviewed: August 6, 2007
Strengths: Comfort, light weight, and clean simple looks.Bottom Line: Surprisingly comfortable seat given its low profile appearance. Great even on the first ride. I am 175 pounds and it fit me perfect.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: 90.00 on ebay
Similar Products Used: WTB Shadow
Bike Setup: Ibis Mojo Carbon. 2007 XTR derailleurs. Easton XC One Wheelset. Thomson stem and seatpost. Hayes HFX-9 Carbon disc brakes. 2007 XTR pedals.
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Forest
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO, USADate Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Strengths: Short saddle with low profile.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Great seat for smaller riders! I'm 5'8" and 150lbs. This seat is super comfortable and easy to get around for tough climbing sections and for steep downhill sections. I find that I can slide on it without feeling too slippery, and stick to it when that's required. It's a fine saddle!!!
Favorite Trail: White Ranch
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: Full Cycle on Pearl St.
Similar Products Used: flight, kore
Bike Setup: Mongoose Canaan
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Pile
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: December 20, 2006
Strengths: Light, stiff, decent widthWeaknesses: None so farBottom Line: A great saddle. Ridden it in enduro and marathon events and it has formed a beautiful relationship with my butt. Yeah, I know it is a personal thing when it comes to saddles but the Devo feels much more solid than its weight belies and has a well designed gel pad that prevents numbness and saddle sores. I wouldn't be hucking or going sick-bro fr with it, but for lighter-impact stuff its tops
Favorite Trail: Yarramundi
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Selle italia, specialized body geometry
Bike Setup: Epic, Hutch Pythons, WCS post
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