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a Downhiller
from Gilbert, AZ, USADate Reviewed: December 19, 2005
Strengths: This is a review for the WTB POWER V. Not the Laser V.
Amazingly comfortable seat, long and wide. The length of the saddle really comes in handy when climbing. Tough seat material, looks like kevlar, doesn't seem like it will rip.Weaknesses: I have heard that over time, where the front of the rails connect will come loose. This is remedied by globbing some caulking in there. Not a big problem.Bottom Line: Very comfortable seat! Large, but not so big that it gets in the way. Great for XC, Free riding, and DH. I ride my VP Free up, down and all around and the seat performs beautifully. So nice that you can throw away your spandex shorts with the butt pad. That says a lot!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: beyondbikes.com
Similar Products Used: Titec Berzerker DH, Azonic Hot seat, Marzocchi saddle, other WTBs...
Bike Setup: VP Free, 66RC, D321s, XT disc brakes, Evil DRS, Thomson seatpost, Hussefelt cranks, etc...
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Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, AB, CanadaDate Reviewed: July 23, 2005
Strengths: looks goodWeaknesses: this is the noisiest seat I've ever used in my entire life...enuff to drive you insane.Bottom Line: I'm starting to wonder if all these reveiws have been written by "WTB shareholders". This seat is "ok" comfortwise at best. It seems to dig into the inside of my legs and cause substantial discomfort on longer rides. It is not soft enuff in my opinion, and the "love chanel" needs to be enhanced. My biggest complaint is that it "creaks" worse than anything I've ever seen in my life! ...how do you shut this thing up? ....any suggestions would be apreciated.
I got a smokin deal on this thru my lbs...about half price,(I think I have an OEM version they took off a new bike).
overall terrible performance, not worth the money at all...did I mention it looks great?
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: old cheap saddles, original "SDG" that came on my Kona, Oryx (got it free, much better than the lazer v).
Bike Setup: Kona Stuff, extensive upgrades.
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Tom
a Racer
from phillyDate Reviewed: September 28, 2004
Strengths: tough, comfyWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: great seat. look no further. I liked this seat so much, I got one of the light weight versions for my xc bike. Highly recommended, just get one and you'll agree.
Favorite Trail: got dirt
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: came on bike
Similar Products Used: don't ride without a seat. ouch!
Bike Setup: this is on my gemini, my big hit bike.
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Uthman Ray IV
a Racer
from Los Angeles, CA, USADate Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Strengths: Stong rails, light weight, and very comfortable!Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This saddle has the width, strength, and comfort needed to downhill and freeriding. Don't let the "DH" in the name fool you---this saddle works great in cross country applications as well. There have been numerous occasions where I have had to let my bike go in the air and it has landed directly on the saddle, and the rails to this day are identical to to the way they were when I first put it on my bike. If you are looking for a stronger saddle, or are tired of having a sore rear after longer rides, I recommend trying out a WTB Laser V DH.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia, SDG, and Tioga.
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz V-10, WTB rims, tires, seat, & grips, Fox Vanilla Rear Shock, Hayes brakes, Sram drivetrain, Truvativ cranks and BB, Easton bars, and Thomson seatpost.
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Nicholas
a Weekend Warrior
from BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: June 23, 2003
Strengths: Fantastic comfort in a technical saddle.Weaknesses: Durability of the rail attachmentBottom Line: I was running the old WTB which I was happy with starting half way through last season. Took a trip to Moab in the spring after many months of inactivity had tenderized my butt. After two days of epic riding I couldn't sit on the bike anymore. I stopped in at the shop and admired the saddle and its nice padding. Weight was good and I love the WTB shape. Rode the saddle for the rest of the trip and my butt recovered very nicely. This thing is soooo comfortable.
I crashed the first day and popped the rail out of the base. Funny thing was that the saddle never hit the ground, it was my butt slamming it off-centre which did the damage. Shop was great and replaced it on the spot. It has been crashed many times since and HAS smacked the ground numerous times with no trouble.
I absolutely love this saddle, and two other people who've ridden on it want one now. Still, I have to give it a knock for the railing issue which I have heard of elsewhere too.
Favorite Trail: Slim Chance
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: Poison Spider
Similar Products Used: WTB SST,Titec DH KTi, Ritchey comp-lite,Vetta, Schwinn stingray Ti.
Bike Setup: Turner XCE, XTR der and shifters, Hope Minis, Dave's Speedream wheels, RS Psylo, Race Face bb and cranks.
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Gene
a Weekend Warrior
from Vernon, NJ, USADate Reviewed: August 21, 2002
Strengths: Very comfortable saddle, and you have to love the channel down the center. Strong but does not make you want to walk funny for a week after a long ride :)Weaknesses: Nothing really to mentionBottom Line: I have no problem with this saddle at all. Heck it does the job for me, I feel comfortable riding with it and that's all there is to say about that one.
Gene
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: Cycle Works
Bike Setup: C'Dale Gemini 1000 (sweet, ooh so sweet!)
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gary
a Weekend Warrior
from illinoisDate Reviewed: July 18, 2002
Strengths: weight/ shape/ firmnessWeaknesses: none yetBottom Line: the old wtb saddle was good and reliable but the new laser's are the best....after experiencing everything....wtb's/azonics/selle/ etc.
you can't beat the WTB laser.......i had a little issue with a ripped seat that got taken care off quickly.....customer service is very prompt !! and the warranty(if you have problems) is very good !!! I highly recommend this saddle and WTB
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: addison cycle
Similar Products Used: every saddle made !!
Bike Setup: bullits/turner/ellsworth/azonic all have the new dh laser on them
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