Shadow V Pro is a streamlined and lightweight saddle which features a long, narrow nose for seated efforts, and a rounded rear for maneuverability. The WTB Shadow V Pro Saddle is the official saddle of Helene Marie Premont and the Rocky Mountain Pro Team. Featuring DNA Padding: a lightweight, specially tuned padding found on WTB's high-end saddles, Love Channel: central groove designed to relieve pressure on sensitive tissues, Comfort Zone: cutout provides added comfort and reduces pressure in key areas, and Flex-Tuned Shell: nylon frame provides stable riding support and flexibility for added comfort.
What can I say. This is one great saddle. Very comfortable on long rides. Narrow profile means no chafing and easy to maneuver onto and off of on technical sections. I hear that this seat is discontinued. If so, what a shame. I'm considering getting one for my hybrid/tourer or as a backup.
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Submitted by
chriskoob
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin TX Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
For me this is a very comfortable saddle. It is narrow and slick, so I can get behind it easily, It is also very lightweight.
Weaknesses:
I have owned two, and I have managed to bend the rails on both seats. You would think you would realize when this happens, but for some reason I could never pin point the exact time. I suspect it was when I was behind the seat and went off a ledge and my weight came down on the seat tummy first. --I also ride a hard tail, so it is more brutal on seats and weigh around 175+ camelbak.
Bottom Line:
I love this seat. I'd buy a bunch if I could find them at a disposable price. Each seat lasted me about 4 months of riding and racing. --Maybe 600 to 800 miles of off road trail use.
If your a little lighter (in the 145 lb range), ride a full suspension, or ride less agressively, this is a great seat. You might want some thing a little stronger (or this version with cr molly rails)
Three chillis on value since I bent the rails. 5 overall because I love the way it fits.
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Submitted by
Freddy
a Cross Country Rider
from cherry hill, nj, USA Date Reviewed: January 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Uncle Tom in RI
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
I forget, It was 2 y
Strengths:
Light weight, Comfy, strong and durable.
Weaknesses:
None for me
Similar Products Used:
too many to list
Bike Setup:
Klein Adroit X0 and XTR mix
Bottom Line:
THis review is for the Ti Gel model
This saddle is very comfortable, light weight enough, and has lasted 2 years. I put about 300 miles a month on it during the summers and about 100 a month in the spring and fall, so I think that I have found a winner... and all for $50.00. I tried a lot of other saddles before I found this one, and this on is the best by far for me. Saddles are a very personal thing as far as fit goes, but fit aside, the materials and workman ship of this saddle are top notch. This saddle originally had a MSRP of about $120, but you can now find them as low as $50. I don't think that WTB is making this one any more so I bought a back up just in case I need to retire this one.
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Submitted by
dtacmed
a Cross Country Rider
from Concord, NC, USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Sherman Branch Harrisburg NC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Strengths:
Well Made, Good Looks, Comfort,
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Other WTB Saddles, Fizik, RavX
Bike Setup:
Kona Kikapu Deluxe, Full 2008 XT, Mavic, FSA
Bottom Line:
A very sleek and comfortable saddle with great looks. Easy to shift weight while riding. Would highly recommend this saddle.
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Kyle C
a Cross Country Rider
from Logan, Utah, USA Date Reviewed: September 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
White Pine/Bunchgrass
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
LBS -- Used
Strengths:
Light, simple (no funky gimmicky comfort design), looks great, and super comfortable
Weaknesses:
I didn't buy it sooner
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar XC Pro, with a weird mix of parts
Bottom Line:
It's light and very comfortable, which is rare.
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