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Lew
a Weekend Warrior
from UKDate Reviewed: March 4, 2010
Strengths: Fairly comfortable, good shape, light, inexpensive.Weaknesses: Stitching = too much grip on seat in some situations, why so much stitching? Lighter more comfortable seats out there, but for more money of course.Bottom Line: It's not bad, and I'd be pretty happy with this if it came on a new bike, but compared to a Fizik Gobi XM, which is to be fair much more expensive, the laser is a tiny bit heavier, less cool looking and less comfortable.
Also I'm used to saddles without stitching or much less, and the stitching seems to get in my way, that is because I like to slide around the saddle on descents and move my weight around according to the terrain.
The previous reviews say the saddle will last, and I can't argue with the durability given I haven't had much time on it, but if price is no issue, or you are an endurance rider, possibly think again.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Fizik Gobi XM, Selle Royal etc
Bike Setup: XC
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Gatorzman
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa, FL, USADate Reviewed: December 20, 2009
Strengths: I read all the MTBR reviews on this saddle here before buying this saddle. I have over a year using this saddle since purchasing it. This is the best saddle I've ever had. There was no pain right out of the box. I can ride for many hours with no problems. Although skinny it is stable enough that I can easily ride with no hands on the trails (when needed). The stitching stayed strong with no noticeable wear until about 9 months in. Although the white stitching has started to wear thin, the pieces of the saddle haven't been affected and there is no concern it will be needed to be replaced any time soon.Weaknesses: Stitching wearing thinBottom Line: This has been a great buy for the money and I would definitely do it again.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Ebay
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friedwilly
a Weekend Warrior
from Yorktown Hts., NY USADate Reviewed: August 7, 2009
Strengths: Comfort, weight and finishWeaknesses: none yetBottom Line: I purchased this seat based on other reviews of the stock seats that came on my Fisher. This seat is great. It's very comfortable on long rides and no worries of bruised tail bones. Definitely a must purchase if you want a lightweight and comfortable seat.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Danny's Cycles
Similar Products Used: Bontrager SSR
Bike Setup: 09 Fisher Pirahna
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Wrobo84
a Weekend Warrior
from Kalamazoo, MI, USADate Reviewed: February 7, 2009
Strengths: Affordability, strength, and comfort.Weaknesses: Silk screening wore off quickly, but I'm not one to judge products on looks.Bottom Line: I purchased this product to replace my stock Bontrager saddle that came on my bike. The Bontrager rails bent within the first year. This saddle broke in quickly and has made long rides much more enjoyable. The rails have also withstood the abuse of my 205 lb body with all the abuse I have thrown at it. Withstands mud, water, dirt, and snow greatly.
Favorite Trail: Ft. Custer Battle Creek, MI
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$68.00
Purchased At: Niagara Cycles
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Stock Saddle
Bike Setup: Trek 4500 w/ upgrades
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Ian Hatton
a Weekend Warrior
from New Port Richey, FLDate Reviewed: November 23, 2007
Strengths: Comfy as heck, I'm getting another one.Weaknesses: I bent my rails.Bottom Line: I really do honestly love this saddle, But sadly the rails bent. I should also mention that I'm only like 160 pounds. Still, this is a really old saddle, I got it from my neighbor about 3 years ago when I bought his bike from him. It was a retired Police bike, our guestimate is that it's from 97.
5 stars for Value
and 4 stars because it did bend.
Favorite Trail: Alafia
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Given to me
Similar Products Used: Nothing really comparable
Bike Setup: Kona Fire Mountain w/ 120 mm Manitou Black Platinum 120mm fork and a bunch of other upgrades.
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Michael Hooper
a Weekend Warrior
from Cayon, TX, USADate Reviewed: June 6, 2006
Strengths: just the right size and shape. perfect feel, not too hard or too soft. not too big or small. just the best MTB saddle i have ever used.Weaknesses: mine split at the seem with the love channel. and the staples came undone.Bottom Line: i wish that it would have stayed together longer. i would like to buy another, because i loved this.... but do i want to spend a chunk of change on something that is going to just fall apart again?
Favorite Trail: northshore, grapevine, TX
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: mad duck adventure sports
Similar Products Used: lots
Bike Setup: trek 4500 aa (hardtail) with lots of mods.
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Zoltan
a Cross Country Rider
from Budapest, HungaryDate Reviewed: March 23, 2005
Strengths: Perfect shape, love channel, flexibility, weightWeaknesses: will not last longBottom Line: The first WTB saddle that is really suitable for racing, the oldschool sst was too wide at the middle. The WTB-like dropped nose is genial on the hard climbs. The love channel is a great idea that actually works. The flexibility of the seat makes the ride comfortable, but after a year or so (13 000 kms)the middle is too flexible, and if you are not sitting on the rear section (when you are climbing) it is not so comfortable any more.
My Flite is 3 years old, looks disgusting but works perfectly, like a new one.
Favorite Trail: Sorrento
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: the original SST, Flite, S.Marco Aspide, Era K, Avocet X-Country
Bike Setup: Author Sector, SID Team w remote, XT, Sram X9, Mavic, Michelin, Ritchey, ATAC Carbon
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b s
a Weekend Warrior
from ilDate Reviewed: August 8, 2004
Strengths: light weight, side/corner durability, mid price rangeWeaknesses: are the seams and exterior stitching really necessary, product design should rethink manufacturing to eliminate this characteristicBottom Line: flexible shell in middle. rubberized cutout pocket for pern. tissue relief really works. just enough padding under sit bones. a very good value to perf rating. many of today's styles scrimp on padding just to save weight and acheive a "racer" look, this saddle is quite contrary.
Favorite Trail: moab
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: pbs
Similar Products Used: turbo/bontrager/flite/slr/titanio
Bike Setup: road and mtb
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Tino Saloomen
a Weekend Warrior
from Granada Hills, Ca.Date Reviewed: October 22, 2003
Strengths: Comfort, style and quality of worksmanship.Weaknesses: None yetBottom Line: After my first ride, I was amazed as to how nice this seat is. You really do get what you pay for!
It felt great. Very comfortable. I'd highly suggest purchasing one. This thing is designed very well with most riders in mind. I'm 5'11", 200lbs and this thing fits me like a glove. It must feel like a nice sofa for the lighter folks.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Specialized BG that came w/the 03' Epic
Bike Setup: 03' Epic w/some XTR upgrades
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HTail
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from SF Bay areaDate Reviewed: August 12, 2003
Strengths: Nice shape, perfect for trail riding. Plenty of padding in the right places without feeling or looking over stuffed.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: Great saddle! The shape and initial sit-on-the-bike with jeans felt a little edgy after using a more rounded profile Terry saddle. But once in biking shorts and on the trail, the seat rocks! The shape is very complimentary for the climbs, bumps and descents that us mtn bikers do. It feels very stable without being obtrusive between the legs. Nice amount of padding in the right places. I'm impressed & would recommend it.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Specialized, Terry Fly
Bike Setup: Truth/FoxF100X/MavicSL
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justin
a Weekend Warrior
from mamaroneck, nyDate Reviewed: August 1, 2003
Strengths: Looks goodWeaknesses: CREAKS LIKE A BIATCHBottom Line: The seat is noce, I dont see it a a giant improvment over the stock seat. It creaks like crazy and I get a little numb. I paid $80.00 and I should have tried it our first. If I did, I would not have bought it.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: beyond bikes
Bike Setup: Fuel 90, King/Valiant wheelset
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Gregor
a Cross Country Rider
from KetchumDate Reviewed: June 26, 2003
Bottom Line: It's all been said. Little spendy maybe, but still worth it.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: flite ti and a few others
Bike Setup: YBB
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Stoner
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin TXDate Reviewed: June 1, 2003
Strengths: pretty damn light
nice padding
sexy design
finally, something that dosent feel like it was designed to crush my ballsWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: this saddle kicks ass, nuff said
Favorite Trail: cant tell, its illegal
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: sun and ski sports
Similar Products Used: wtb sst x (never use this one)
serfas arroyo (don't use this one either)
Bike Setup: 2001 big sur w/ xtr and D.I.R.T. components
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Evan Lerner
a Cross Country Rider
from Mount Kisco, NY, USADate Reviewed: March 27, 2003
Strengths: So comfy you forget about it.Weaknesses: A little priceyBottom Line: Buy this saddle. If you're tired of doing the "butt rub" on the nose of your seat as a massage, buy this saddle. One ride and you'll be calling yourself stupid for putting up with any discomfort you had from the saddle you just ditched
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Bike Setup: My road bike
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Al Campbell
a Weekend Warrior
from LondonDate Reviewed: March 24, 2003
Strengths: Most comfortable saddle I have ever ridden. Nice and narrow, easy to move about on.Weaknesses: None yetBottom Line: Buy one
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Similar Products Used: WTB sst, flite Ti, etc
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Truth, pace forks, romic shock,
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