This "oversized" saddle retains all the elements of styling and design found in streamlined models but is 15% larger than traditional models. Intended mainly for downhill enthusiasts, the KARVE will find favor with other cyclists too and lacks nothing in performance.
Submitted by
Kyle Burghart
a Weekend Warrior
from Ames, Iowa Date Reviewed: November 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Veterans Acres
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Wheel World
Strengths:
Comfortable as hell. I love this seat. I have the version that has the Marzocchi logo on the top of it so it looks really well.
Weaknesses:
The lettering on the front of the saddle is wearing away.
Similar Products Used:
Stock saddle's Azonic
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
This is a great saddle for anything under 4 hours after that it gets a little hot and hard. The kevalar is strong but not to breathable.
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Submitted by
Joe King
a Weekend Warrior
from colorado Date Reviewed: June 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
porc rim
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Very comfortable Provides the perfect amount of cush High quality materials Durable Large size
Weaknesses:
Could use a tougher material around the edge where the saddle frequently contacts other surfaces. Expensive
Similar Products Used:
WTB
Bottom Line:
This is the only saddle I will use. It is perfect or all applications.
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Submitted by
BAN ss
a Weekend Warrior
from San dieeego Date Reviewed: August 20, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
JENSON US OF A
Strengths:
excellent confort for my chaffing behind. No need to wear not straight biking shorts when i use this saddle. Lighter than Azonic Loves seat and other freeriding saddles.
Weaknesses:
hmm not too light either at 350 grams. But then again we freeriding and roadbiking. Expensive compared to Azonic Lover seat.
Great no, execellent freeriding seat. Provide good size (longer length) and good materials (leather) makes my buddochs happy.
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Submitted by
Hope Liss
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft. Collins Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
an open one
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Comfortable, I have never felt uncomfortable on this saddle. Made of leather Mine has the Marzocchi logo on it The nose is fat and very comfortable, I could sit on it all day long.
This saddle is da bomb. Its not overly cushy but its not hard by any means. This is the coolest looking saddle by far if that means anything to you. Never have to even think about this saddle while riding, its perfect.
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Submitted by
Cory
a
from St. Louis, MO Date Reviewed: November 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Touring Cyclist
Strengths:
Cheap!! Not ridiculously heavy Not tacky Comes in a non-leather version comfy
Weaknesses:
none, i guess
Similar Products Used:
Titec Berserker, SDG grand prix, Tioga stuff
Bike Setup:
2003 Kona Stinky Dee-Lux
Bottom Line:
I had this on my '02 Stinky Primo, kept it for this bike. It's a very comfortable saddle, tough, comes in a non-leather version (for those that like animals) and is cheap. What more are you looking for?
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Submitted by
HeadFirst
a Weekend Warrior
from Denton, Tx Date Reviewed: September 26, 2002
This saddle ROCKS! I may just be me but it seems to be infinitely more comfortable than the Serfas couch that I was riding before. Though it did start out a little stiff, after only a few rides the leather is breaking in very nicely and becoming nice and supple, and is ergonomically grooved in the rear to boot. The extra length is great when manuevering in tight situations. We'll see how it holds up over the long haul. Anyone should be able to enjoy this seat, especially rough riders.
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Submitted by
Fatmat
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: April 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Good question
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Comfort
Weaknesses:
Broke rails, Hollow rails on a downhill saddle?
Similar Products Used:
Flite Ti, Beserker DH Ti
Bike Setup:
Hardtail, Freeride
Bottom Line:
This seat came with my bike, and after oh I don't know 1-1/2 months I snapped the rails on it! The rails are hollow which makes no sense for a downhill saddle. I switched back to my Berserker and it's great.
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Submitted by
Anthony
a
from Rochester Date Reviewed: December 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Trion
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
trailblazersbike.com
Strengths:
Cool Marzocchi logo stiched on top, kevlar side patches, pretty long, and little markers on the rails to help center it.
Weaknesses:
Its not the softest seat that I've used.
Similar Products Used:
SDG Grand Prix, WTB
Bike Setup:
2001 Kona Stuff freeride
Bottom Line:
This seat is made for down hill so it can take some abuse with its kevlar side patches you know it will not tear on crashes. Its pretty long so that can be helpfull at times. What it lacks in comfort it makes up for it with its coolnes factor.
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