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dblspeed
a Cross Country Rider
from DublinDate Reviewed: May 14, 2011
Strengths: It's a saddle.Weaknesses: Natural leather not the best in wet weather, degrades fast in the hot sun. Gel padding became hard as a rock after a year or so. This saddle made me sensitive areas feel NUMB.Bottom Line: This saddle did not work as advertised for me, only kept it for so long only because I was using on my SS and I wasn't sitting very much.
Favorite Trail: Anything unpaved
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Specialized Romin, Phenom, Henge, Alias.
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Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from Mililani, HIDate Reviewed: January 24, 2008
Strengths: Comfort for the long haul.Weaknesses: None to speak of.Bottom Line: This is by far the greatest seat I've owned. I've had it on three different bikes now including one hardtail. I can't see myself buying another brand, or model for that matter. The Laser V is obviously a little wider than the other models but it's perfect for me.
Favorite Trail: Secret
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Selle Italia Flite gel; original equipment saddles.
Bike Setup: Chumba XCL
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Christian Wessel
a Cross Country Rider
from SCDate Reviewed: November 19, 2007
Strengths: Sidewall is abrasion resistant.
Very confortable even after 4 hours of riding.
'Love Channel'
Soft nose.
Acts like a suspension.
Doesn't stay moist.Weaknesses: Weight ? Actually if there are heavier saddles that are less confortable, then it could be considered light!Bottom Line: You can't expect anything else from a saddle.
The nose tip is confortable and wide enough to acomodate your weight on those long climbs, yet it is narrow enough to not rub in your tighs when you are seated on it's back. That is a perfect balance hard to find on many saddles.
The frame is made of a very confortable material that deforms as an actual 'suspension', it is not like those saddles that are very smooth when you clench your fist but when you seat on them it will bottom out pretty easy with your weight, losing this capability to absorb impacts.
There is a fabric on it's sidewall that is abrasion resistant, right where it most demands.
The center groove relieves pressure under your vital parts, I feel confortable even on those last few minutes when I'm almost back home after a long ride. I consider it the best money can buy. Unless you're a weight weenie that scales your bike more often than you ride it, this saddle may be the perfect choice.
Favorite Trail: Down, anything
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: WTB Pure V Stealth; Specialized BG Comp
Bike Setup: Titus Motolite 2006 with Shimano Deore XT 2008.
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA, USADate Reviewed: July 22, 2007
Strengths: Lightweight, good width, and comfy.Weaknesses: Ti rails might not be best for a clyde (broke the rails once)Bottom Line: I just finished riding 47 hours over 7 days on this saddle... logging roads and singletrack... and this saddle was comfy and while I can't say my butt never got sore after that much time in the saddle, it was really just minor (and nothing compared to the soreness in my legs!).
I've been riding with a Laser V on my bikes for 2-3 years now, but given my recent experience, I felt compelled to write a positive review!
Favorite Trail: Tahoe Rim Trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: Rocket V
Bike Setup: A couple of bikes: Turner Burner, On-One Inbred Singlespeed 29er
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BRIAN
a Cross Country Rider
from LAGUNA BEACH, CA. USADate Reviewed: June 30, 2007
Strengths: Lightweight, WTB has a plethora of styles to choose from - any type rider can be happy. Kevlar sides, titanium rails sloped nose and good looks make this a great ass cushion.Weaknesses: MSRP is a bit hard to swallow (120 duckets for the Ti rail model) but ebay has some for a good price.Bottom Line: I was getting some burning pain in my right glut and nut (Pudendal nerve entrapment / compression)I figured it was time to replace the seat. After reading a lot of reviews I picked the Laser V Stealth Ti as best suited for my riding (XC and trying to hammer up hills as fast as possible - not a DH bomber)
Let me tell you, this seat is a little bit o' heaven. From the very first ride the difference was profound and I no longer felt the burning nut pain. Great support in just the right places and it encourages seated steep uphill climbs. I'm 5'10" and 173 lbs and I can tell you this seat is so good I just had to write about it.
Favorite Trail: MEADOWS in ALISO WOODS
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: EBAY
Similar Products Used: Jeez, too many to list. Specialized Geometry came off last (a brick thinly veiled as a bike seat).
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpy hardtail - much carbon, XT and XTR components. Thomson set-back, FSA carbon stem, Easton EC low rise, Cane creek S-8, Salsa bits scattered around.
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Loren Bourassa
a Cross Country Rider
from Clackamas, OR, USADate Reviewed: March 21, 2007
Strengths: Light, Looks coolWeaknesses: Too soft for us heavier riders. Made in Taiwan?Bottom Line: I have a hard time tossing this saddle because of how much I paid for it. It was the best saddle I had tried when I bought it, but if I had known how much more comfortable a Brooks B17 would be, I would have returned it after a few rides, as Bike Gallery has a saddle demo/return policy. It's incredibly light, and I keep the saddle as a race only saddle (short races). It's comfortable for a short time in the saddle, but turns into a big burning hotspot after 15 mins in the saddle. It has a way of gripping your butt and not letting go. My Brooks saddles are nice and smooth, and let your butt find it's happy place, this saddle keeps you searching for it. It was an improvement over every other saddle I had tried, but man, do yourself a favor and try a B17 if you're having a hard time finding a comfortable saddle. They've been making saddles for quite a long time, and seem to have really figured things out.
Favorite Trail: guedoloco@hotmail.com
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At: Bike Gallery
Similar Products Used: Brooks B17, Stock WTB on Yeti 575, Fizik Nisene
Bike Setup: Klein Attitide Comp (hardtail)
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JOe
a Weekend Warrior
from OxnardDate Reviewed: March 4, 2007
Strengths: ComfortableWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: my rocket saddler sort of broke down, this is way more durable and better comfort
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: WTBH Rocket
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Dustin
a Weekend Warrior
from Savannah, GA, USADate Reviewed: August 4, 2006
Strengths: Seems strong for steel. Ride for hours with no butt pain!Weaknesses: Maybe just a little bouncy.Bottom Line: I forgot about the saddle. Until my seatpost broke. Seems to just mold to the sitbones, pretty easy to get off the back, great all around.
Favorite Trail: FATS- Great Wall
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: jensonusa.com
Similar Products Used: Stock Giant, Pure V
Bike Setup: Stock Giant Yukon
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from TNDate Reviewed: July 5, 2006
Strengths: Very comfortable yet still firm enough, light, looks coolWeaknesses: None that I have foundBottom Line: Buy this seat!! It is the best seat I have ever had. It's not too hard, not too soft..but just right!!
Seriously,,,,buy this seat, you wont' regret it.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint.com
Similar Products Used: Fizik that came stock on my C'dale Rush
Bike Setup: Rush 800 stock..for now..
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Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from PhoenixDate Reviewed: January 18, 2006
Strengths: Very comfortable and durableWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: This is the best seat I have used. It is tough and comfortable.
Favorite Trail: The closest one I can ride
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Similar Products Used: Specialized BG products
Bike Setup: Epic, XTR, Crossmax, etc..
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Tim
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from Newport Beach, CADate Reviewed: December 8, 2005
Strengths: I have this saddle on two bikes. Great saddle, comfy. Bent the ti rails on my SS. WTB has a $25 replacement crash replacement policy. Marty the CS guy is the man. The cover was wearing off the nose and thought they might not do it. Got my saddle back looks like new.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great saddle. Great company.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Adrinaline
Similar Products Used: Selle Spec. Bonty
Bike Setup: 5 Spot, rigid Ibis ti SS
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K Totten
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from Racine, WV, USDate Reviewed: October 14, 2005
Strengths: Looks great, well made.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: I would hate to know how many bike seats I have hanging in my basement. I've never been able to find one that didn't hurt my butt, especially on long climbs. I ordered this seat after reading the reviews and I'm glad I did. I rode today and climbed a fire road that usually has my butt numb half way up and experienced no pain whatsoever, and the seat isn't even broken in yet! I'll be ordering another one soon for my road bike soon.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: PricePoint
Similar Products Used: Too many to list...
Bike Setup: Cannondale Prophet 1000(stock)
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Fil
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from Adelaide, SouthAustraliaDate Reviewed: September 3, 2005
Strengths: Looks good, feels great!!! Well made!Weaknesses: ExpensiveBottom Line: After trying many seats, I read the reviews and found relief at last in the Laser V stealth! I now have it on 2 bikes, with a Rocket V on the steel "trainer" (its ok but the shape is too high at the rear and tends to "push" me forward - frame geometry plays a big part i think). Its well made and I love the tough edges so im not worried at laying it down or wearing it out. The weight is good for such a comfortable saddle, the lighter ones Ive tried seem to have absolutely no padding!
I usually go for 1-3hr rides and can stay seated longer.
Saddles are personal, I have a small butt, but (ha!) find these my perfect saddle!
Favorite Trail: Any single track
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: WTB Speed V, WTB Rocket V, other cheap crap, "Gel" stuff etc,
Bike Setup: Merida Magnesium with Moxey suspension seat post
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Anders
a Weekend Warrior
from NorwayDate Reviewed: August 18, 2005
Strengths: It feels very comfortable at first, it's ligt, looks good.Weaknesses: After an hour in the saddle, it hurts like h***!Bottom Line: Never experienced such butt-pain after a bike ride before as this saddle gives me. I suspect it being to wide for my behind, I feel much more comfortable on the narrower Custom Selle Italia Focus that came stock on my Element 50. I'm having big problems walking the stairs after a long ride on this saddle, so it's off my bike for good now.
But as we know, saddles are an indiviual thing...
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At: slightly used
Similar Products Used: a few Selle's and older wtb's.
Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain Element 50 and Trek Liquid 30
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Brian Sevilla
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, CADate Reviewed: August 16, 2005
Strengths: I can feel my groin again!!! I am just getting into bike riding again so I purchased a new Trek and after my first ride on the stock Bontrager seat I had lost all feeling in my groin. I was seriously debating if it would hurt more to ride without the seat. Paid the full retail price at a local bike shop because I absolutely needed the seat in a hurry because I was going out of town for a ride and one day I want children. Very comfy seat and now I can ride without any painWeaknesses: for me, cost, but it was definitely worth it. I'm not sure if you can really put a price on having feeling in the family jewelsBottom Line: Very nice seat and I would buy it again.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: Lombardi Sports
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Select - stock on Trek
Bike Setup: Trek 6700 '05.
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