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WTB Vigo SLT Carbon Saddle

4.4/5 (5 Reviews)
MSRP : $165.00


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Product Description

This full-bodied race saddle combines an efficient, firm shell with a healthy amount of support in the tail and a well-padded nose. Other amenities on this luxurious saddle include easily replaceable rails, compatibility with Topeak’s QuickClick saddle bags and European styling.


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Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by grandsalmon a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: October 28, 2012

Strengths:    This saddle dials in all the 'likes' I have from my many; firm and well-placed padding, not too short -so easier to move w thighs, titanium rails -if you are going to get the best FOR YOU, then why skimp on what you place your buttt on. The latter mention is important because this saddle also makes a good endurance seat.
Kevlar back corners. Nice channel.


Weaknesses:    It is not the lightest, but for attributes therein, 'bout the best you can do. I have heard about 2 cases where the rails have slipped out of pan. I have had NO problems, and WTB advertises replacements for this saddle in PARTICULAR.
Not a leather top, but neither here nor there in regard to what is the best material anyway.
Too expensive for where it is made; Asia. Of course just market bear, still too much money.


Bottom Line:   
This great combo-feat saddle has been around for almost 4 years now, so deserving price (and could be found) is around $80, not the $165+ and I'm talking the SLT titanium model!!!
Best shaped mountain saddle I've found, w a good amount of FIRM padding for long, serious rides. I can muscle the seat better than others. Has a clip underside for matching bags; I think topeak and cert. WTB has them. Any technical riding is going to put the seatbag in jeopardy from you -getting behind the seat for steeps, and bike into ground hard -possible snap offs.
WTB says they have replaceable rails, and pans for this model, and I sure hope they do. Maybe a call to their Marin headquarters to ratify sale point. If they didn't -discount!!!

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Favorite Trail:   Any HI Island from the top

Duration Product Used:   One year

Price Paid:    $60.00

Purchased At:   Seriously can't reme

Similar Products Used:   SDG Ti-Fly, Various other WTB saddles; Silverado, Pure V, etc... , Serfas Titaniums...

Bike Setup:   Pivot, Mojo, Intense, full suspensions
Trek, Kelly, Rockey Mtn Hardtails

Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:2
Submitted by dan0 a Cross Country Rider from Nashua, NH

Date Reviewed: December 5, 2011

Strengths:    strong rails

Weaknesses:    waek seat pan

Bottom Line:   
my favorite seat, the WTB PureV seems to have weak rails, Ive bent all models. I thought Id try the Vigo as the rails can be replaced. First seat the rear cup that the rails sit in broke, second seat just did the same. lasted a bit over 1 year each. rails are solid and did not bend, padding is a bit firmer than the Pure but compfortable. Ill probably go back to the Pure, they only last six months but they're cheap

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Duration Product Used:   2 Years

Price Paid:    $145.00

Purchased At:   online

Bike Setup:   Niner WFO

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by hrdude a Cross Country Rider from Oregon

Date Reviewed: September 21, 2011

Strengths:    Long distance comfort, looks, & padding.

Weaknesses:    I don't like the white paint accents on the black saddle

Bottom Line:   
I took a chance on this saddle and I'm really liking it. I previously rode the Laser V for many years. The Laser V was always pretty good but not perfect. When looking for a new saddle for my hardtail I knew that I wanted something with about the same width, a better shape & more padding. The Vigo fit the bill so I decided to give it a try. At first it felt slightly more square or boardy than the Laser V but after a few miles I found it disappears beneath me and does not give me sore spots or cramps like the Laser V did. The extra padding of the Vigo is nice and firm when peddling but does a great job of taking the edge off when hitting large bumps. I think that I've found my new favorite mtb saddle.

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Favorite Trail:   Gunsight Ridge

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Purchased At:   Universal Cycles

Similar Products Used:   WTB Laser V

Bike Setup:   hardtail

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by bikeosprey a Weekend Warrior from Florida

Date Reviewed: November 3, 2009

Strengths:    Most comfortable road saddle, bar none.

Weaknesses:    Bit heavy, who cares for this comfort.

Bottom Line:   
Tried them all, I have a tender butt, give up the 50 grams and find real comfort.

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $100.00

Similar Products Used:   All Selle Italia and Specialized, and more.

Bike Setup:   Specialized Tarmac PRo-Campy and Look 585 Shimano

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Ruger a Cross Country Rider from Nor Cal

Date Reviewed: August 7, 2009

Strengths:    Comfortable, long, light (mine is 270g), well made.

Weaknesses:    None I have found thus the rating.

Bottom Line:   
This is a great saddle! Light and comforatable, a longer saddle with a slightly wider pedalling platform.
Very well cushioned especially for a "race" saddle.
I like a longer saddle gives me more to work with especially climbing, and is well fitted for use with an adjustable seatpost (I think a long saddle works better with my Gravity Dropper).

I'm very critical and have several saddles. I was using a Rocket V slt but never liked it! Never understoodwhy it got such acclaim.

Try the Viggo! Designed for enduro, and long distance XC racing Great all around saddle.

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Favorite Trail:   Inca!

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $136.00

Purchased At:   Alfred E Bike

Similar Products Used:   WTB Pure V, Fizik Gobi

Bike Setup:   Mojo sl with all the good stuff.

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