Our comfort-oriented, affordable ergonomic saddle improved for 2002 with sleek new design inspired by our S-Works saddle and thicker foam. Designed to help prevent numbness and discomfort. Made in Italy.
Submitted by
Seth
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Monica Date Reviewed: December 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
backbone
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came on used bike purchase
Strengths:
it was free
Weaknesses:
SOOOOOO uncomfortable! really a very unpleasant ride.
Similar Products Used:
just replaced with a wtb rocket v
Bike Setup:
02 specialized enduro- stock
Bottom Line:
this is an aweful saddle. i bought a used enduro and after two rides i had had enough of this saddle. i have swapped it out for a wtb rocket v. it is my first modification and just riding around the block i can tell it was a wise decision.
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Submitted by
Anonymous Gerbil
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: December 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Slightly less expensive compared to other love-groove saddles
Weaknesses:
Not comfortable at all
Similar Products Used:
Vetta, Selle Italia Max Flite Trans Am (much better!)
Bottom Line:
Saddle comfort is a very personal thing. I got this saddle after reading all the hype on how much better the body geometry saddles are for protecting the family jewels on long rides. Problem is that the "Comp" has too much padding and the padding is too soft. And this on a saddle that is brand new! Consequently, the rider sinks down into the saddle - negating any benefits of the so-called love groove. I get pain after one hour of riding - everytime.
Another bike shop I went to had a much broader lineup of saddles and let me try out an old Selle Italia Trans Am model with that donut hole in the middle. Even though the Selle Italia saddle was heavily used, it performed its job admirably. I am now on a new Selle Italia saddle - anyone want a (very) slightly used Specialized saddle ?
I give 2 chilis for value - relatively cheap compared to other love groove saddles.
But I give 1 chili overall - does not perform as promised. Try using all the other love groove saddle before making the decision. I know I should have - would have saved enough to buy a pair of eggbeater pedals.
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Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Holland Date Reviewed: December 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Egypt Valley, MI
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with Bike
Strengths:
Respectable weight. Ok for short rides
Weaknesses:
Ouch, Ouch, Ouch. If you stand up a little on the trail your ok.
Similar Products Used:
None yet just got a WTB Laser V stealth
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper
Bottom Line:
This seat seams ok when you stand up and take a butt rest. I used this seat on my trainer and after buying a nice pair of shorts the seat still hurts. I would not recommend a full ride sitting down on this seat. I did a 28 mile road ride and I was numb afterwords.
I heard the WTB Laser V stealth had great reviews so I bought one to see how that goes. I would not recommend this seat.
When your dealing with your genitals. Weight should not be a factor. I also tried a couple of other seat positions and body positions and It didnt help much.
Seat also shows wear on the nose after only 400 miles.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Newmarket Date Reviewed: October 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath
Strengths:
Comfortable, once your a§§ gets used to it, lightwaight, strong
Weaknesses:
takes a while for your butt to get used to it
Bottom Line:
great saddle. A bit pricy, but after a 7 hour ride, i can go out the next day for another, and repeat.
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Submitted by
Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from Engaland Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
j.e. James
Strengths:
*comfy keeps your bit in working order not badly priced *kevlar side pannels to keep it looking good
Weaknesses:
week top material (my bike fell over and got a hole in it) not waterproof
Similar Products Used:
laods My last was a san marco piolet (numb after 5 miles)
Bike Setup:
rsp 200 (ever heard of it)
Bottom Line:
I've spent a year with the sadle that came with my bike and have just put this on as I found it for £20 and had heard they were good form someone who had one and did 4,000 mile on his bike. Just done a 35 mile ride off road and it seems very good.
P.S. feels very odd to start off with but you get used to it
P.P.S. keep your lady happy and buy it.
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