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WTB Devo SLT

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Weight 195g
# of Reviews 11
Average Rating 4.55/5
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Description:
  • Titanium
  • Color: black or red
  • Weight: 195g
  • Details: nylon fiber flex-tuned shell | dna padding


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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
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:3

    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
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

    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.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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.....
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    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
    Similar Products Used:Arione, Flite, WTB Laser V stealth, SLR, etc.
    Bike Setup:Carbon soft-tail, Marathon fork, XT components, Easton post/stem.
    Bottom Line:Very good saddle (for me). Seems to incorporate most of the latest saddle innovations. Didn't require a ton of adjustment or break-in.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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