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WTB Rocket V Team Saddle
Product DescriptionThe WTB Rocket V Team is nearly identical to the top-of-the-line SLT version. It uses the same titanium rails as the SLT to keep it trim, but it features a synthetic cover instead of leather to trim a few extra bucks off the bottom line. The Rocket V Team is available in Black and White. Both versions feature black diamond corner material for durability. Dimensions for the Rocket V Team are 127mm x 258mm. 225 grams.
User Reviews
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ron hans erez Date Reviewed: November 8, 2012 Strengths: light comortable saddle , look very nice . Weaknesses: Solid Titanium alloy rails are not the strongest, they are only the lightest and most expensive metal rail available. Standard CroMoly rails actually test out as the most durable metal rail over Steel and then Titanium. NiCro (some people call it hollow Ti) rails are probably the weakest, but they will typically bend and not break like Titanium. They are almost as light as solid Titanium, but less expensive. Part of the reason we typically don't warranty rails is because we are limited in design by the standard 7mm rail diameter size which limits the strength of rails based on any metals properties. Another contributing factor is the seatpost clamp used to hold the saddle rails in place. You might have noticed thay your rail probably broke right where the clamp ends. Titanium is notch sensitive and is most susceptible to point loads. If the clamp is short and has a sharp and abrupt edge, it is most likely to break there. Bottom Line: 
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korbs
a Racer
from philadelph pa Date Reviewed: June 10, 2011 Strengths: Comfortable, surface material provides the right amount of grip and slip. light weight, narrow for manuveribility. Weaknesses: a bit short, sometimes too sticky, price Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: any! Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: wtb Similar Products Used: many wtb: valcon, pure v, silverado, selle italia, velo Bike Setup: soul cycles dillinger 29er, 2x9 w/ x0 group, white industries cranks, king components, easton monkey lite, thomson titec etc. fox 32 f29 
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phlegm
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 1, 2011 Strengths: Lightweight (Ti rails), surprisingly comfortable, looks cool Weaknesses: Relatively expensive, not the most comfortable saddle I've used, but there are always tradeoffs. Saddle details are white, and get dirty quickly. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $125.00 Purchased At: Jenson 
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Helmetless
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, Chile Date Reviewed: May 20, 2011 Strengths: Fairly light, good looking Weaknesses: not comfortable for my arse Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Condor Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: friend Similar Products Used: Fizik Gobi (not the XM version, just standard - best saddle I have ever owned), many velos, serfas, selle italia, specialized models Bike Setup: Banshee Viento w/RS Sektor Coil U-Turn maxle 20mm, SLX/Saint, hayes gram, supra 28 rims w/sealed novatec hubs nd pillar spokes, etc etc
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mtbbiker@heart
a Cross Country Rider
from So Cal Date Reviewed: May 26, 2009 Strengths: Construction (well made), Comfortable, no numbness. Weaknesses: None to date Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Gel saddles of various manufacturers. Bike Setup: Trek Fuel, XT grouping
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str8
a Weekend Warrior
from FM, Tx Date Reviewed: April 24, 2009 Strengths: Comfort Weaknesses: No Flash Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: FRR, Comfort, Tx Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $105.00 Purchased At: Team LBS Similar Products Used: none
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tj90
a Cross Country Rider
from oceanside, ca Date Reviewed: February 24, 2009 Strengths: comfortable and light, kevlar where it counts and not "hot spots" from stitching. Weaknesses: cant think of any Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: close Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: performance Similar Products Used: all kinds, have and love Brooks on my road bike so Im a saddle snob Bike Setup: XC
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Plats
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, Tx Date Reviewed: June 17, 2008 Strengths: Secure Fit, Easy to manuver on, reduced pain (eventually) Weaknesses: Can be sticky (leather), kinda small Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: RHR Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $79.00 Purchased At: Beyond Bikes Similar Products Used: Various Specialized BG seats Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper 29er
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Henk
a Cross Country Rider
from Griningen, Netherladns Date Reviewed: March 1, 2008 Strengths: Excellent fit, can ride it for extended times without loss of feeling/tingling sensation, even with simple jeans, small enough in the front to prevent irritating inside of legs. Weaknesses: rails squeq, some wd40 solved this though. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dirt roads Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $15.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: wtb comfort V, several selle italia, low cost stuff, lepper Bike Setup: xc-road type, cross-hybride
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Robert Casper
a Weekend Warrior
from Brooklyn, NY Date Reviewed: October 20, 2007 Strengths: Very light, narrow, comfortable, kevlar corners Weaknesses: None for me Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: East R Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: Jenson USA Similar Products Used: Various Specialized MTB seats Bike Setup: Tricked out '98 Stumpie
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Brady
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT. USA Date Reviewed: September 14, 2007 Strengths: narrow, firm yet cushy, drop nose, lite. Weaknesses: Limited slip synth-leather cover and lack of trademark droop to the nose of the saddle. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The dirt ones Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: I've used other saddles, but nothing worthy of being called "similar" to a WTB saddle. Bike Setup: A sturdy full suspension frame, matched up with durable high quality components that match the type and style of riding I enjoy.
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Asheville, NC Date Reviewed: August 20, 2007 Strengths: Relatively light, strong, and keeps my butt feeling good for hours. Weaknesses: Leather cover isn't too durable, especially when subjected to wet riding conditions. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Carolina Fatz Similar Products Used: name it... Bike Setup: Intense 5.5 EVP, XT, Thompson, I-9
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Ray
a Weekend Warrior
from Cumming, Ga, USA Date Reviewed: March 23, 2007 Strengths: The one piece leather cover has no stitching to tear or create irratation. Weaknesses: Whale tale design is annoying Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fort Yargo Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Performance Bikes Similar Products Used: WTB Laser V, WTB Shadow Bike Setup: Giant Anthem 2
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jib180
a Cross Country Rider
from Mid-Atlantic, USA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2006 Strengths: Light as a feather, very comfortable, one piece leather cover, with ballistic nylon corners Weaknesses: None so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fountain Head, VA Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $59.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: SDG, Bontrager Race Bike Setup: Fisher Cake '05, Thompson stuff, XTR drive train, hayes 9 brakes
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Artur Soloviev
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, Russia Date Reviewed: April 10, 2006 Strengths: soft, looks good, seems having made from strong materials, rather cheap Weaknesses: It's black, so it probably will be dirty soon :( Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Russia, Tzaritzino Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: small local mtb store Similar Products Used: stock IKE saddle that was with my bike. Bike Setup: Merida Matts Sport 300 (Customed by me)
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