Submitted by
JeffS
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: September 27, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Comfortable. Good thigh clearance, Thin but dense padding.
Weaknesses:
The leather cover is not as durable as some synthetics. The short and thin nose makes balancing with your thighs more difficult. I didn't notice until I put it on my road bike and tried to ride no-handed. This is a non-issue for the trails.
Similar Products Used:
30+ saddles including WTB, fizik, bontrager, brooks, etc.
Bottom Line:
For me, this is the best saddle I've ever ridden. I ride it on the trails, on my daily commuter, and road bikes. Maybe I'd like a larger nose, but maybe it would take away something.
There's obviously a number of fans out there because ebay prices remain pretty high.
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Submitted by
winsail
a Cross Country Rider
from Soquel Date Reviewed: July 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Enchanted Forest Loop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with used bike
Strengths:
Great saddle, minimal padding but much more comfortable than heavily padded seats. This saddle keeps my butt from going numb on long rides. Best I've ever ridden
Weaknesses:
Graphics rub off fast. Not really an issue
Similar Products Used:
Other WTB and Bontrager saddles
Bike Setup:
2008 Giant Trance X2 2008
Bottom Line:
Great saddle, Lightweight, comfortable, I ride at least 5 days a week and this saddle saves my butt. I would buy another.
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Submitted by
RobXC
a Cross Country Rider
from Baltimore Date Reviewed: June 27, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light and comfortable
Weaknesses:
I guess not cheap, but I got mine for free.
Similar Products Used:
Speed V
Bottom Line:
After an unfortunate encounter with a clearance sign that took the life of my old WTB our local rep threw me this beauty. It definitely is hard, but after hours of ridding I am as comfortable as when I started. Maybe its a good thing that clearance sign took my old saddle out...
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Submitted by
mahshroom
a Weekend Warrior
from Evergreen Stae Date Reviewed: February 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Strengths:
Light, Good support, just enough flex and pad, but not too much that it'll give you a sore rear
Weaknesses:
saddle outer layer is prone to quick wear and tear
Similar Products Used:
WTB Rocket V
Bottom Line:
This saddle was purchased to replace my WTB rocket V because it was slightly wider. In first few 13 mile rides I noticed much improved comfort over Rocket V, that story ends there as my rear started to numb. The saddle is still too narrow for me and my seat bone boarders the edges of the saddle. If the width was right it'd make a comfortable saddle as it is not overly padded like many saddles out there. It gives just enough flex and pad to give feeling of a B17 leather saddle (trust me, nothing beats brooks saddle!!!). Would be a perfect racing saddle for those spend less time on the saddle. The cover material can be more durable as mine is wearing from shafting from only 1 season of use. I am going to save for another B17.
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Submitted by
TekBolt
a Racer
from Appleton, WI Date Reviewed: December 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Suamico Reforestation Camp
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light weight, comfortable.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Lots.
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 98 tuned with TekBolt titanium.
Bottom Line:
After trying at least a dozen other light weight seats this one is the best for me, by far. It's a few millimeters wider than most racing-oriented seats, which fits my arse just right. There's not a lot of padding, but the seat base itself is rather compliant, allowing just the right amount of "give".
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Submitted by
linZ
a Weekend Warrior
from athens,ga,usa Date Reviewed: July 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
chicopee
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
light
Weaknesses:
tore my ass up
Similar Products Used:
wtb rocket, terry fly
Bike Setup:
giant trance x1
Bottom Line:
man this saddle did cruel things to my backside in no time flat
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Submitted by
J.S.
a Cross Country Rider
from Europe Date Reviewed: March 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$133.00
Strengths:
flexible shell and rail, very light
Weaknesses:
too hard padding
Similar Products Used:
Fizik Nisene, Fizik Dolomiti, WTB Rocket, Ritchey Vector, Selle San Marco Azoto
Bike Setup:
Giant XtC, Rock Shox Duke XC, Panaracer Fire XC, Easton, Mavic, Sram, Avid
Bottom Line:
Altogether good saddle but with my earlier experience is Devo worst saddle i ever used. After firs short ride i like this. If i ride three hours or more i have a problem to find right position. For me is too hard.
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Submitted by
Herman
a Cross Country Rider
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
R&R Sport
Strengths:
Immensely comfortable from day one. It takes a while to get used to the flat surface but so good.
Weaknesses:
No kevlar on edges
Similar Products Used:
Every top end saddle
Bike Setup:
Team Merida Trans-Mission
Bottom Line:
Superb saddle
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Submitted by
D.F.L.
a
from asheville Date Reviewed: January 5, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
A bit wider than most. flatter from side to side and front to back.
Weaknesses:
No available scuff protection for the corners; it's not really marketed as an off-road saddle. It tends to 'sack out' a little
Bike Setup:
ByStickel 29er HT.
Bottom Line:
Best saddle(s) I've ever owned. I require a wider saddle and the Devo/Deva(don't be scared of the Deva. it's the same width and shape but has a VERY firm bit of gel inside. It's difficult to tell which one you're on) models fit my wider hips and keep the pressure away from the important bits. The rear of the saddle is very flat and I think that's the key to comfort. I also bought it because it looks quite flat from nose to tail, but with use, it develops some sag and more'saddle' to it. I do wish it stayed flatter because I have to point the nose up a bit in order to keep the rear seating portion of the saddle flat. Fairly minor complaint, though; like I said, it's the best I've ever tried.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZ Date Reviewed: November 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Miligrosa
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Comfort and durability, reasonably light.
Weaknesses:
none so far.
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia SLR, WTB Rocket V Stealth, Selle San Marco Aspide
Bike Setup:
Fisher Ferrous 29 SS, Casati Monza SLX roadie, IRO Mark V fixie
Bottom Line:
For me, this is the most comfortable saddle I have owned (and I have ridden on a lot). I use them on my road and mountain bike and can't be happier. They are a little pricey, but you can find screaming deals on them at Performance once in a while.
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Submitted by
pipo-kun
a Cross Country Rider
from Canberra Date Reviewed: October 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Sparrow Hill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Bike Barn
Strengths:
This is a review of the Ti model.
This is a very light saddle. It was an OEM saddle on some high end Giant. I found it in the local bike store bargain bin.
It was very hard at first and I though I that wasted my mone. But after two rides it was very compliant (or I got used to it!). Now I would not swap it for anything else.
This is as comfy as a Rocket V but a bit lighter (and better looking IMO).
Weaknesses:
Graphics rub off quickly. Take a little time to wear in.
Can't find another one for this price.
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia Flite, a couple of Bontragers (made by Selle San Marco), Vetta SL Ti, SDG iFly, Specialized BG and WTB Rocket V.
Bike Setup:
Trek with Easton, WTB, Ritchey WCS and Salsa upgrades.
Bottom Line:
This is THE BEST saddle I have ever used. I have experienced numbness with all the others (except the Vetta and other WTB).
I highly recommend this saddle for comfort, light weight (205g) and wear. it is the best of all worlds.
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Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Hollywood Date Reviewed: August 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
90.00 on ebay
Strengths:
Comfort, light weight, and clean simple looks.
Similar Products Used:
WTB Shadow
Bike Setup:
Ibis Mojo Carbon. 2007 XTR derailleurs. Easton XC One Wheelset. Thomson stem and seatpost. Hayes HFX-9 Carbon disc brakes. 2007 XTR pedals.
Bottom Line:
Surprisingly comfortable seat given its low profile appearance. Great even on the first ride. I am 175 pounds and it fit me perfect.
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Submitted by
Forest
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO, USA Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
White Ranch
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycle on Pearl St.
Strengths:
Short saddle with low profile.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
flight, kore
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Canaan
Bottom Line:
Great seat for smaller riders! I'm 5'8" and 150lbs. This seat is super comfortable and easy to get around for tough climbing sections and for steep downhill sections. I find that I can slide on it without feeling too slippery, and stick to it when that's required. It's a fine saddle!!!
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Submitted by
Pile
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: December 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Yarramundi
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Light, stiff, decent width
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Selle italia, specialized body geometry
Bike Setup:
Epic, Hutch Pythons, WCS post
Bottom Line:
A great saddle. Ridden it in enduro and marathon events and it has formed a beautiful relationship with my butt. Yeah, I know it is a personal thing when it comes to saddles but the Devo feels much more solid than its weight belies and has a well designed gel pad that prevents numbness and saddle sores. I wouldn't be hucking or going sick-bro fr with it, but for lighter-impact stuff its tops
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT, USA Date Reviewed: November 12, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Very comfortable on long rides. The looks of this saddle can be deceiving and at first it feels rock hard. However this saddle takes on a shape that is quite a bit different from most of WTB's saddles: the rear of the saddle is a bit wider and front tapers more. It is also much flatter than run of the mill WTB saddles. For some reason this all translates into less frequent numbness with the pernium and longer, more enjoyable rides.
Weaknesses:
Not a lot of padding so it takes a ride or two to get used to the hard feeling. It's not as bad as full on old school XC racing saddles, but it's close. I find myself riding more towards the front of this saddle when set exactly flat with the aide of a level. I have to force my butt back to sit on the wider portion of the saddle.
Similar Products Used:
Various Selle Italia saddles.
Bike Setup:
Orbea 'Oiz' with Fox F100, Crossmax SL's, '07 XTR/XO mix, Gravity Dropper saddle, previously this saddle was on an '06 Titus 'Moto-Lite'.
Bottom Line:
Despite it being an odd feeling saddle at first, I really like it now and have added one to my other mt. bikes. Out of all the saddles I've ridden with since 1991, the Devo causes very little numbness and it sets in a lot later in a ride. With it I can stay seated a lot longer before having to stand and let the blood flow. Plus, if Mark Weir rides one that says a lot.....
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Submitted by
b van sickle
a Cross Country Rider
from k-zoo mi Date Reviewed: October 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
yankee springs/egypt valley
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
Lightweight, usable on road and mtn. bike.
Weaknesses:
Not built quite as well as higher end Selle Italia
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