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Richwon4
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Wayne, IN, United StatesDate Reviewed: October 24, 2010
Strengths: Very Comfortable, looks good.Weaknesses: Frame was bent out of the box, but Bikes direct had a new one in the mail right away. I've road it hard and had no other problems with it.Bottom Line: I really like the seat and plan on wearing it out if that is possible.
Favorite Trail: Franke Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Bikes Direct
Bike Setup: 2011 Phantom Comp
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Holmes
a Weekend Warrior
from Berthoud CODate Reviewed: October 11, 2010
Strengths: Cheap, comfortableWeaknesses: none (for what it is)Bottom Line: I've used this on my road and mtn bikes. It's not *quite* as comfortable to me as the WTB Pure V, but pretty darn close. I can easily spend hours in the saddle without padded bike shorts on either of them. I'd say this a great saddle for general road or XC riding. If you want super light, super narrow yadda yadda look elsewhere.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
Similar Products Used: various synthetic saddles, various leather saddles
Bike Setup: Currently on my road bike, have used on my KM as well
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dan51
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CADate Reviewed: August 26, 2010
Weaknesses: Heavy
Too flexyBottom Line: Seat was initially pretty comfortable. However it's too flexy and doesn't support well enough. It flexes so much that the plastic under the seat is getting a whole worn in it by the seatpost bolts that hold the seat to the post. The seat is flexing over 1/2" to make contact with the bolts. I imagine it would flex a bunch more if it didn't hit the bolts.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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mrcaseyman
a Weekend Warrior
from Victor, NY USADate Reviewed: August 11, 2010
Strengths: Pretty comfortable for an inexpensive saddle. Only paid $28.Weaknesses: Weak rails.Bottom Line: I only weigh 162lbs and I bent the seat rail. On top of that I use a Thudbuster suspension seat post which really takes out the hard hits so I don't think it should have bent.
Favorite Trail: Dryer Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Other WTB inexpensive seats.
Bike Setup: Motobecane Titanium Fly 29er.
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lew242
a Cross Country Rider
from Devon UKDate Reviewed: July 8, 2010
Strengths: Cheap, moderately comfortable.Weaknesses: Heavy and much too bulky.Bottom Line: If you are coming from a regular cheap saddle this saddle certainly is an improvement, it's pretty comfortable and hard wearing, but don't be fooled it isn't that good.
Having ridden on higher-end saddles such as Fizik Gobi and even saddles at the same price point such as Selle Royal Viper, and some of WTBs more expensive offerings, I have to sat this saddle seems way too bulky and resembles some kind of 'city shopper comfort saddle' that has some real wide bulk to it, and sacrifices control on technical downhill sections.
Spend more money or shop around with the same money and you can find something with a better narrower profile for real riding performance and save at least 100 grams off the weight.
All in all seems like a comfortable entry level saddle for newbie hard-tail riders on flat fire tracks. Hardcore riders should spend more money.
Favorite Trail: Gawton HSD
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Many, some better good some worse.
Bike Setup: XC bike ridden in AM/light FR style (because ride roads to trails).
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S_Trek
a Cross Country Rider
from MauiDate Reviewed: May 3, 2010
Strengths: Very VERY Comfortable!Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: My ass never been so happy! One word best describes this seat, AWSOME!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: REI
Bike Setup: Go anywhere Wallyworld full suspension Treker
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TwoHeadsBrewing
a Cross Country Rider
from Norcal, USADate Reviewed: April 12, 2010
Strengths: Cheap, light, comfortableWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I tried our various saddles at my local bike shop, and this one was the best...and surprisingly one of the most inexpensive. You can find it for under $28 online. I now use these on my commuter, road bike, and mountain bikes. I can ride for 4-5 hours on my road bike and still be comfortable. And I don't need to ride with padded shorts either to make my seat comfortable.
Favorite Trail: Bidwell Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: The Bicycle Wheel
Similar Products Used: various other MTB saddles
Bike Setup: Cliff 29er Pro, Windsor Knight road bike
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j50005
a Downhiller
from Flagstaff, AZ, USADate Reviewed: April 11, 2010
Strengths: Looks good and cheapWeaknesses: frame bendsBottom Line: these saddles are crap. I have bent 3 of them on both all montain and freeride bikes.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: several
Bike Setup: multiple
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MotoMatt19
a Weekend Warrior
from Palm Beach, FL USADate Reviewed: September 10, 2009
Strengths: Looks Great, Feels GreatWeaknesses: None So FarBottom Line: Haven't had too much time with it, but I love it so far. WTB is solid.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Came With Bike
Similar Products Used: Schwinn
Bike Setup: '09 Moto
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STEVENSAN
a Weekend Warrior
from vancouver islandDate Reviewed: August 3, 2009
Strengths: inexpensive, easy to wash off, was comfortable until it bentWeaknesses: doesn`t hold its shape, bends easy. heavyBottom Line: I weigh 215 lbs and the seat bent after a couple of months of XC use. comfort is average. After an hour or two in the saddle your ready to give your back side a break. Not the lightest, but for the price you can`t really expect it. i`m in the process of selecting a new seat.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: kona hoss
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prodigy321
a Weekend Warrior
from Gilbert, AZDate Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Strengths: Cheap, Looks better than stockWeaknesses: Wide noseBottom Line: Good all around saddle for weekend riding. Probably not the best for competitive, but I would recommend it to a friend.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At: Performance Cycles
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cg61doc
a Weekend Warrior
from Annapolis, MD, USDate Reviewed: July 17, 2009
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: StrengthBottom Line: My 240lb behind broke the dang thing within two weeks (around 400 miles of equal amounts of fire roads, paved and singletrack). No really big hits, just a few minor crashes that did not impact the seat nor the post. Just not built for someone a little larger than normal. It was pretty comfortable while it lasted...
Favorite Trail: Arundel
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: To many to count
Bike Setup: Stock Motobecane Phantom 29 with following mods: wellgo rodeo spds, jamis stem, bontrager select extra long seat post, kona cowan handlebars
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JTCONCORD
a Weekend Warrior
from CONCORD, CADate Reviewed: May 25, 2009
Strengths: Looks, comfort, value.Weaknesses: A little heavy.Bottom Line: Bought this saddle on recommendation of mechanic at LBS. What a great deal! No more sore tailbone. In the future, I will always look first at WTB saddles.
Favorite Trail: Various
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Selle SM, Forte
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sprocket73
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USADate Reviewed: April 28, 2009
Strengths: Seat Zen no more butt painWeaknesses: Bit on the heavy sideBottom Line: Great riding seat on long rides
Favorite Trail: Olida
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: MTBR
Similar Products Used: Specialized ergo
Bike Setup: Stumpjumper E120 Expert
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AlfonsoDBXSL
a Cross Country Rider
from Whittier, CaliforniaDate Reviewed: March 7, 2009
Strengths: This Saddle has really proven its self to me. It came on my bike which I got last year. Ive had absolutely never a problem with this saddle. Never gets lose, has not broken, and if you take good care of it even after a year the wtb logo should still be there. Looks good, reliable, comfortable what more do you want?Weaknesses: NONE!Bottom Line: This Saddle is great! Get your hands on one if you can!
Favorite Trail: Turnbull Canyon
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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