Submitted by
Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from Mililani, HI Date Reviewed: January 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Secret
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Comfort for the long haul.
Weaknesses:
None to speak of.
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia Flite gel; original equipment saddles.
Bike Setup:
Chumba XCL
Bottom Line:
This is by far the greatest seat I've owned. I've had it on three different bikes now including one hardtail. I can't see myself buying another brand, or model for that matter. The Laser V is obviously a little wider than the other models but it's perfect for me.
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Submitted by
Christian Wessel
a Cross Country Rider
from SC Date Reviewed: November 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Down, anything
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Sidewall is abrasion resistant. Very confortable even after 4 hours of riding. 'Love Channel' Soft nose. Acts like a suspension. Doesn't stay moist.
Weaknesses:
Weight ? Actually if there are heavier saddles that are less confortable, then it could be considered light!
Similar Products Used:
WTB Pure V Stealth; Specialized BG Comp
Bike Setup:
Titus Motolite 2006 with Shimano Deore XT 2008.
Bottom Line:
You can't expect anything else from a saddle. The nose tip is confortable and wide enough to acomodate your weight on those long climbs, yet it is narrow enough to not rub in your tighs when you are seated on it's back. That is a perfect balance hard to find on many saddles. The frame is made of a very confortable material that deforms as an actual 'suspension', it is not like those saddles that are very smooth when you clench your fist but when you seat on them it will bottom out pretty easy with your weight, losing this capability to absorb impacts. There is a fabric on it's sidewall that is abrasion resistant, right where it most demands. The center groove relieves pressure under your vital parts, I feel confortable even on those last few minutes when I'm almost back home after a long ride. I consider it the best money can buy. Unless you're a weight weenie that scales your bike more often than you ride it, this saddle may be the perfect choice.
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Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Tahoe Rim Trail
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Lightweight, good width, and comfy.
Weaknesses:
Ti rails might not be best for a clyde (broke the rails once)
Similar Products Used:
Rocket V
Bike Setup:
A couple of bikes: Turner Burner, On-One Inbred Singlespeed 29er
Bottom Line:
I just finished riding 47 hours over 7 days on this saddle... logging roads and singletrack... and this saddle was comfy and while I can't say my butt never got sore after that much time in the saddle, it was really just minor (and nothing compared to the soreness in my legs!).
I've been riding with a Laser V on my bikes for 2-3 years now, but given my recent experience, I felt compelled to write a positive review!
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Submitted by
BRIAN
a Cross Country Rider
from LAGUNA BEACH, CA. USA Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
MEADOWS in ALISO WOODS
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
EBAY
Strengths:
Lightweight, WTB has a plethora of styles to choose from - any type rider can be happy. Kevlar sides, titanium rails sloped nose and good looks make this a great ass cushion.
Weaknesses:
MSRP is a bit hard to swallow (120 duckets for the Ti rail model) but ebay has some for a good price.
Similar Products Used:
Jeez, too many to list. Specialized Geometry came off last (a brick thinly veiled as a bike seat).
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpy hardtail - much carbon, XT and XTR components. Thomson set-back, FSA carbon stem, Easton EC low rise, Cane creek S-8, Salsa bits scattered around.
Bottom Line:
I was getting some burning pain in my right glut and nut (Pudendal nerve entrapment / compression)I figured it was time to replace the seat. After reading a lot of reviews I picked the Laser V Stealth Ti as best suited for my riding (XC and trying to hammer up hills as fast as possible - not a DH bomber) Let me tell you, this seat is a little bit o' heaven. From the very first ride the difference was profound and I no longer felt the burning nut pain. Great support in just the right places and it encourages seated steep uphill climbs. I'm 5'10" and 173 lbs and I can tell you this seat is so good I just had to write about it.
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Submitted by
Loren Bourassa
a Cross Country Rider
from Clackamas, OR, USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
guedoloco@hotmail.com
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
Bike Gallery
Strengths:
Light, Looks cool
Weaknesses:
Too soft for us heavier riders. Made in Taiwan?
Similar Products Used:
Brooks B17, Stock WTB on Yeti 575, Fizik Nisene
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitide Comp (hardtail)
Bottom Line:
I have a hard time tossing this saddle because of how much I paid for it. It was the best saddle I had tried when I bought it, but if I had known how much more comfortable a Brooks B17 would be, I would have returned it after a few rides, as Bike Gallery has a saddle demo/return policy. It's incredibly light, and I keep the saddle as a race only saddle (short races). It's comfortable for a short time in the saddle, but turns into a big burning hotspot after 15 mins in the saddle. It has a way of gripping your butt and not letting go. My Brooks saddles are nice and smooth, and let your butt find it's happy place, this saddle keeps you searching for it. It was an improvement over every other saddle I had tried, but man, do yourself a favor and try a B17 if you're having a hard time finding a comfortable saddle. They've been making saddles for quite a long time, and seem to have really figured things out.
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Submitted by
JOe
a Weekend Warrior
from Oxnard Date Reviewed: March 4, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Comfortable
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
WTBH Rocket
Bottom Line:
my rocket saddler sort of broke down, this is way more durable and better comfort
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Submitted by
Dustin
a Weekend Warrior
from Savannah, GA, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2006
Favorite Trail:
FATS- Great Wall
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Seems strong for steel. Ride for hours with no butt pain!
Weaknesses:
Maybe just a little bouncy.
Similar Products Used:
Stock Giant, Pure V
Bike Setup:
Stock Giant Yukon
Bottom Line:
I forgot about the saddle. Until my seatpost broke. Seems to just mold to the sitbones, pretty easy to get off the back, great all around.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from TN Date Reviewed: July 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Very comfortable yet still firm enough, light, looks cool
Weaknesses:
None that I have found
Similar Products Used:
Fizik that came stock on my C'dale Rush
Bike Setup:
Rush 800 stock..for now..
Bottom Line:
Buy this seat!! It is the best seat I have ever had. It's not too hard, not too soft..but just right!! Seriously,,,,buy this seat, you wont' regret it.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: January 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
The closest one I can ride
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Very comfortable and durable
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Specialized BG products
Bike Setup:
Epic, XTR, Crossmax, etc..
Bottom Line:
This is the best seat I have used. It is tough and comfortable.
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Submitted by
Tim
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from Newport Beach, CA Date Reviewed: December 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Adrinaline
Strengths:
I have this saddle on two bikes. Great saddle, comfy. Bent the ti rails on my SS. WTB has a $25 replacement crash replacement policy. Marty the CS guy is the man. The cover was wearing off the nose and thought they might not do it. Got my saddle back looks like new.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Selle Spec. Bonty
Bike Setup:
5 Spot, rigid Ibis ti SS
Bottom Line:
Great saddle. Great company.
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Submitted by
K Totten
a
from Racine, WV, US Date Reviewed: October 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Looks great, well made.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Too many to list...
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Prophet 1000(stock)
Bottom Line:
I would hate to know how many bike seats I have hanging in my basement. I've never been able to find one that didn't hurt my butt, especially on long climbs. I ordered this seat after reading the reviews and I'm glad I did. I rode today and climbed a fire road that usually has my butt numb half way up and experienced no pain whatsoever, and the seat isn't even broken in yet! I'll be ordering another one soon for my road bike soon.
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Submitted by
Fil
a
from Adelaide, SouthAustralia Date Reviewed: September 3, 2005
After trying many seats, I read the reviews and found relief at last in the Laser V stealth! I now have it on 2 bikes, with a Rocket V on the steel "trainer" (its ok but the shape is too high at the rear and tends to "push" me forward - frame geometry plays a big part i think). Its well made and I love the tough edges so im not worried at laying it down or wearing it out. The weight is good for such a comfortable saddle, the lighter ones Ive tried seem to have absolutely no padding! I usually go for 1-3hr rides and can stay seated longer. Saddles are personal, I have a small butt, but (ha!) find these my perfect saddle!
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Submitted by
Anders
a Weekend Warrior
from Norway Date Reviewed: August 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
slightly used
Strengths:
It feels very comfortable at first, it's ligt, looks good.
Weaknesses:
After an hour in the saddle, it hurts like h***!
Similar Products Used:
a few Selle's and older wtb's.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Element 50 and Trek Liquid 30
Bottom Line:
Never experienced such butt-pain after a bike ride before as this saddle gives me. I suspect it being to wide for my behind, I feel much more comfortable on the narrower Custom Selle Italia Focus that came stock on my Element 50. I'm having big problems walking the stairs after a long ride on this saddle, so it's off my bike for good now. But as we know, saddles are an indiviual thing...
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Submitted by
Brian Sevilla
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, CA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Lombardi Sports
Strengths:
I can feel my groin again!!! I am just getting into bike riding again so I purchased a new Trek and after my first ride on the stock Bontrager seat I had lost all feeling in my groin. I was seriously debating if it would hurt more to ride without the seat. Paid the full retail price at a local bike shop because I absolutely needed the seat in a hurry because I was going out of town for a ride and one day I want children. Very comfy seat and now I can ride without any pain
Weaknesses:
for me, cost, but it was definitely worth it. I'm not sure if you can really put a price on having feeling in the family jewels
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Select - stock on Trek
Bike Setup:
Trek 6700 '05.
Bottom Line:
Very nice seat and I would buy it again.
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Submitted by
Matt Carle
a Cross Country Rider
from Scotia, NY, USA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Skidmore
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Comfy, cheap, looks nice.
Weaknesses:
Nope.
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia.
Bike Setup:
2004 Fisher Tass with many upgrades.
Bottom Line:
I picked up the $20 dollar steel rail version for $20 bucks and I could not be happier. My old Sella Italia saddle killed my tail bone after long rides. This saddle is very comfy yet firm. A big impovement over stock.
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Submitted by
Jeff Popkin
a Cross Country Rider
from Sheffield, England Date Reviewed: June 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Light and comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Hard time getting the mud out of the little air holes in the leather.
Similar Products Used:
Selle Italia Flight Trans AM, Specialized
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR
Bottom Line:
I figured the only way to find a really comfortable seat was to keep trying them until I found one. Got lucky with number 3, the WTB Laser V Stealth. Previous seats left me aware of discomfort after about an hour or so. No problems at all with this seat. Apparantly, the Laser is a slightly wider saddle than some of the others in the WTB range. I am slim but found the Selle hard, narrow and unforgiving.
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Submitted by
George
a Weekend Warrior
from Indiana corn field..... Date Reviewed: June 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Web
Strengths:
Comfortable and light!
Weaknesses:
Zero
Similar Products Used:
SDG, Specialized Body Geometry (ouch!)
Bike Setup:
Stock Stumpy 120 expert
Bottom Line:
Huge improvement over the stock Specialized Body Geometry torture device. The numbers they used for their "geometry" sure didn't fit my behind. I even wore 2 pairs of riding shorts to try and ease the pain...no luck. The WTB seat is a bit of Heaven!!!!
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Submitted by
calen
a Weekend Warrior
from sf bay area Date Reviewed: May 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
güch smoke
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
gift
Strengths:
Comfy but supportive - one neither wallows in this saddle nor is punished by it. leather cover, stitching are very durable. WTB backs their products well
Weaknesses:
rail housing is weak
Similar Products Used:
WTB speed v, GT stock saddle
Bike Setup:
Transition Dirtbag
Bottom Line:
This saddle lasted a long time with all-mountain duties and was very comfortable for long periods in the saddle. I like to tilt the nose of the seat up to shift my weight from the center to the back of the saddle: WAAAY less pressure you-know-where, plus it's easier to slide off the back on those steep descents. Mine finally died after 3 years of worthy riding and I am getting another one as a "crash replacement." I think it's cool that WTB will give a bro a smokin' price not really knowing what went down up there on the hill. If you race xc get the carbon fiber ass-hammer you deserve, but if you love all kinds of trails and riding all over the place, get a laser stealth - it's such a sweet saddle.
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Submitted by
Ed
a Cross Country Rider
from Alexandria, VA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
shaffer farms, MD
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
one of those online retailers
Strengths:
comfortable, but only before it came apart!
Weaknesses:
poorly designed rails
Similar Products Used:
specialized, selle
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth-Truth, Fox F100X (terralogic) fork, Hayes HFX mag plus carbon/wave hydrolic brakes, Chris king headset, EC 70 monkey lite carbon riser bars, all XTR, FSA carbon crankset and Mavic crossmax XL tubuless rims
Bottom Line:
Comfortable while it lasted only a couple of months, but after a very slow tip over it came apart!! I'm sending it to WTB for warranty fix/replacement. We'll see how WTB backs their products. I probably would not buy another saddle from WTB because they seem flimsy
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Submitted by
Erik Magrini
a Cross Country Rider
from Libertyville, IL USA Date Reviewed: March 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Des Plaines River Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$72.00
Purchased At:
Bikebench.com
Strengths:
Lightweight, looks good, seems very solid and well made.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Stock seats from Schwinn, Specialized, and Trek.
Bike Setup:
'05 Specialized Stumpjumper HT Disc.
Bottom Line:
Overall I have to say I was expecting slightly more from this seat in terms of comfort. While it's certianly more comfortable than the stock seat that came on my Stumpy, I personally didn't think it was a $72 improvement. Again, yes it is slightly more comfortable, and the reduced weight alone makes it worthwhile if that's your thing, but I was just expecting it to have a "little" more padding based on all the reviews I've read about it so far.
I would still recommend this without hesitation, but just be aware that some people's idea of 'comfortable' may not match your own :)
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Submitted by
Gaz
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, DC Date Reviewed: February 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
All ova' NoVa.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
My girlfriend's brother works for WTB... mwahahaha!
Strengths:
Light (for all the padding), love channel, Ti rails, and.. Oh. So. Comfy.
Weaknesses:
It's a little heavy for the overly-weight conscious - the Progel saddle is 310g as opposed to the 235g of the Stealth flavour. But never has 75g been so well spent...
Similar Products Used:
WTB Laser V Stealth, WTB Rocket, and some other piles of kack.
Bike Setup:
Custom built Marin Rift Zone with full SRAM X9, RF Turbine LP, Avid mechanicals, and Psylo front.
Bottom Line:
This review is for the Laser V Progel. Same saddle as the Stealth, but with some extra gel padding. And man, does that padding make a difference. I've had a Laser V Stealth on my Rift Zone, and I gotta say it left me with a rather tender... "taint" the morning after the longer rides. So when I scooped one up in the mail, I decided to give it a test run around the local trails. What a difference. It's three times comfier than the Stealth, and it's only costing me an extra 75 grams of weight. (Not that I'm a weight weenie, if I was I'd do something about the thousands and thousands of beer-related grams around my waist.) Both saddles get five flamers for value. The Stealth gets three chillis for comfort, and the Progel gets Five. I'd give it six if I could.
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Submitted by
flyingmudball
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: February 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Glen Tilt
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
Super light, yet VERY comfortable. Cool loooking.
Weaknesses:
Synthetic cover splits easily. Not so cool looking when it's held together with tape!
Similar Products Used:
WTB SST
Bike Setup:
Titanium hardtail, set up for all day riding
Bottom Line:
This saddle is so comfortable that I've kept it with the split cover taped up with Duck tape. Pitty WTB can't find a suitable cover material that is more durable.
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Submitted by
Greg O
a
from Redlands, CA Date Reviewed: September 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Big Bear
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
My behind feels amazing after any ride. I hardly notice that there is a seat on my bike. Looks great on any ride.
Bottom Line:
I find the ultimate testament to any bike seat is the fact that I never have to think about it during a ride. I have never had any pain, never had any discomfort, even after multiple extended-length rides days in a row. In fact, other than marvelling at the kickass look of the seat, I had almost forgot it was there, almost as if my cheeks were a part of the bike. After a unfortuate rental bike seat left me with a burning pain did I truly realize how awesome this seat is. Its soft and yet not squishy, and grips my butt like crazy. Even with slippery moto pants it manages to keep me comfortably on the bike. I have ridden with chamois, without, and still have never had any pain or even noticed any discomfort. I ride everyday, and will continue to without any interference of saddle soreness, and for me that's 5 chilis all around. This is an A+ saddle, it looks fantastic and performs even better!
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Submitted by
Sung C
a Cross Country Rider
from Northern CA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Los Alamitos Creek Trail
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Comfortable and light
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Giant stock
Bike Setup:
Giant Rainier, Time ATAC pedals, WTB Laser V Steath saddle, Mavic XM321 Disc with XT hubs, Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires, Cateye Enduro 2
Bottom Line:
The seat on the Giant stock was just not working properly. After reading reviews on mtbr, I swapped it out with this. It's been worth every bit of money. The seat is light and never gives me the numb affect even if I'm riding with no padding in my pants. The seat is awesome, and I would highly recommend to all.
I just got a Titus Racer-X and the first thing I will do is swap the seat with this one!
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Submitted by
Gene
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville, NC, USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere in Nature
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Never get the butt fatique thing, if you know what I mean.
Weaknesses:
Nothing
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Titus or whatever came on it.
Bike Setup:
Switched the seat on my Fisher Tassajara and now just bought a Specialized Epic.
Bottom Line:
I switched the Body Geometry seat off of my $3,500 Epic for this seat that I had bought for my $620 Fisher Tassajara.
The seat never gives me the numb affect even if I'm riding with no padding in my pants. The seat is awesome! It's worth the money!!!!!!!!!!!! Not to mention it's very light and the construction of the seat is top par.
If you like riding but wonder why your butt hurts, try it!
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Submitted by
Simon Lee
a Cross Country Rider
from Seoul, Korea Date Reviewed: June 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere with rocks & roots
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$83.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
light, stiff, and so~ comfy.
Weaknesses:
I haven't found one yet. Time will tell...
Similar Products Used:
Specialized, Salle Italia Trans Am
Bike Setup:
decent
Bottom Line:
After some time on my Salle Italia Trans Am, I had a need to try something new. Something that won't numb my nuts after few hours of ride. So after reading all the hypes and reviews I was compelled to try out WTB's new rocket V team. Man~ O~ this is one comfy and sweet looking saddle. It's pretty darn light too. This is so far the most comfortable saddle that I've ever tried. I can't say this for anyone else in my opinion this is the bomb. Don't ask me ask my flat sorry butt. He's a happy camper now...
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Submitted by
Ken
a Weekend Warrior
from LosAngelesCA Date Reviewed: June 18, 2004
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