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Submitted by
Mike Sweum
a Racer
from Sioux City,IA
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Ponca state park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | price point | | Strengths: | comfort,comfort and comfort- amazed that you can get a saddle like this for only 30 bucks. | | Weaknesses: | maybe weight but for the comfort you get who cares. | | Similar Products Used: | anything light and uncomfortable | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale hardtail | | Bottom Line: | weight weenies will turn their backs on this saddle but I doubt you can find one as comfortable and affordable all at once.Nice work WTB. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
beereppc
a Racer
from Hamilton, Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | - | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Comfortable, even on long rides. Cheap, goodlooking, durable. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy(but only compared to high end minimalist saddles, probably lighter than some stock saddles) Saddle can be too wide/have too much padding for some (not for me). Shape sometimes snags shorts when out of saddle. | | Similar Products Used: | CODA stock saddle, Bontrager saddles, other WTB speed V/Laser saddles, Selle Italia Flite, Selle Italia SLR XP | | Bike Setup: | Trek fuel 100, Fox vanilla 100, American Classic 26 mtb, XTR/XT drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | I just switched to a Selle Italia SLR after using this WTB saddle for a year. I did this not because the saddle is not comfortable, but just because I use the bike for xc races and it is a little heavy/can snag shorts when moving around (minimal risk). However, I moved the saddle to my road bike because it is so comfortable and still in perfect shape. If you are a recreational rider, racer that doesnt care about weight (if they exist!), or need a saddle for your training bike, get this saddle!Cant go wrong for the price, much better than any stock saddle and one of the most comfy of the saddles I have tried | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
roberto castro
a Weekend Warrior
from san juan
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | came with the bike | | Strengths: | Geometry. Seems made to measure. Comfortable without being too soft. Good construction. Appearance. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Avatar | | Bike Setup: | Tora; Shinano Deore throughout the bike | | Bottom Line: | Much more expensive products do not have half the quality of this product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything with lots of climbing | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Comfortable, Durable, the cutout is actually called the "Love Channel" | | Weaknesses: | Heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Fizik, Specialized, Selle Italia, Selle San Marco | | Bike Setup: | '96 Rockhopper frame, '04 Marzocchi Fork and full '04 LX | | Bottom Line: | It's really comfortable and durable, like all WTB saddles. Being their "bottom of the line" saddle, it's a bit heavy for XC racing. Mine is starting to show signs of use after three years, so I'll probably replace it with another lighter WTB saddle.
Also, the cutout is called the "Love Channel". Seriously. How can one not buy a saddle that has a "Love Channel"? | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Simi Valley
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | secret big sky trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$32.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Feels strong when pedaling, easy to install and clean, looks good with my bike. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | A cheap wtb saddle | | Bike Setup: | motobecane 500ht | | Bottom Line: | This is a good saddle for all round riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
palmoil007 matt
a Cross Country Rider
from NIG
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Bottom Line: | we are sell | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockville, MD USA
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | www.pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Very durable, comfortable, helped to eliminate my numb toes. | | Weaknesses: | Not a light as a race saddle but good for the price. | | Bike Setup: | KHS alite 500 hardtail w/titec XC post. | | Bottom Line: | GREAT saddle. This is the second one I had. The first one was on my old bike which got stolen. When I got the new bike I tried several other types of saddles but this one workes by far the best for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerald
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Jones Trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came with the bike | | Strengths: | Comfort, finish, durability, and looks. | | Weaknesses: | Weight | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Raleigh Ram 2.0 with full XTR, RockShox 318 Tora and Rear SID, Avid Juicy Carbons, Truvativ Team Carbon Riser, Cane Creek Solo head set, Titec Pluto Carbon seat post, WTB Speed V saddle, and Jagwire cables. Plus a few other things... | | Bottom Line: | Great saddle!!! Yeah, you probably need to few rides to get used to it; that is if you don't ride often. I usually ride for about 3 hours at a time and I've had no comfort issues...well, not related to the saddle... Usually a 3 hour ride will tire out your bottom...
Highly recommend it!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Martin
a Cross Country Rider
from Ridgecrest
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Porcupine rim (it's not in my town but oh, well) | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | hasn't fallen apart yet, it's a saddle | | Weaknesses: | very painfull after about 200 yards of seated climbing | | Similar Products Used: | wtb pure v, lazer v, some old specialized saddle (i loved it) | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse Warrior Pro... fox vannilla suspension, nevegal tires, hone crank, 80 mm stem, answer alumilite handlebars | | Bottom Line: | I have a '05 bike so I guess I have the '05 saddle and it sucks. After about 100 yards it starts to hurt really bad and I have to get off the damn thing after a while and rest my backside. I read somewhere that a painfull saddle can contribute to erectile disfunction so it worries me. I did like the pure v though... it kinda delayed the hurt util about a mile into a climb, but it was better. I don't know why this saddle has an overall rating of more than four, but maybee it's because I have a weird butt, or maybe the new one's better, but mine is terrible. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mitch
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Bobs Cycle Center | | Strengths: | Great cushion, love channel, and looks. | | Weaknesses: | Creaks alot!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Specialized and others.
| | Bike Setup: | 2k6 Specialized Rockhopper, X9 Drivetrain, Juicy 7 brakes and Marzocchi All Mountain 2 Fork...WTB Seat | | Bottom Line: | Basically, I am a Clyde. I am over 6' tall and about 250 lbs. Previous seats would kill my arse after a 3-4 hour ride but now with this seat, I feel like I can go on and on. Only drawback is the extreme amount of creaking and groaning coming from the seat...but I blame that on my weight, not the seat. Would have gotten a 5 chilis if it didn't creak under my weight, but no one is perfect. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Millie Anak Ujang
a Cross Country Rider
from Bandar Saujana Utama
Date Reviewed: March 3, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Sg Buloh Elmina Palm Oil Estate Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Pre-Installed | | Strengths: | Material durabilty considered good. | | Weaknesses: | The V shape is sort of capital V, if you used to had a sporty sadle, then the feeling for this sadle feels widening your upper thigh during cycling. | | Bottom Line: | It a goods sadle WTB need to improve it to commom V, Then that may suit certain rider feels more confort during cycling. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Cascades--Patapsco State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Super comfortable! Little to no soreness even after I haven't' ridden in a while. | | Weaknesses: | Size and weight | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Rush 5, Thomson Elite, WTB Speed, Crank Brothers Candy C, FSA Bash Guard and the rest is stock | | Bottom Line: | If you want an affordable saddle that is very comfortable then this is the one for you! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie M
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, Texas
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Ant Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Nice comfortable seat. Strong rails. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager | | Bike Setup: | Cobia 29er with upgraded seatpost and stem (Thompson) and shifters/derailluers SRAM X7 | | Bottom Line: | This is a nice seat for the price. My old seat had a nasty habit of grabbing my bike shorts and ripping them. This one doesn't. It provides enough cushion to take the sting out of my mistakes. I actually broke the frame on my bike by coming down too hard on the seat, but it didn't hurt me, the seat post, or seat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Potsdam, NY USA
Date Reviewed: October 17, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Ledges, Colton NY | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Very comfortable and not slippery. You don't slide all over on it. Has a nice curve to the seat bone area that holds you in place well. the "V" relieves some pressure | | Weaknesses: | Not exactly made to last forever | | Similar Products Used: | KHS generic padded saddle | | Bike Setup: | KHS xc704, BB7 disk, etc... | | Bottom Line: | Great saddle for the money. I've heavier and it supports me well. It has great flex and shock absorbtion so it's good for long or short rides. like stated earlier the seat isn't slippery so it's great for keeping you butt in place! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Yonkers, NY
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Sprain Ridge Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$27.00 | | Purchased At: | beyondbike.com | | Strengths: | exceptionally comfortable, looks good, love channel REALLY works | | Weaknesses: | so far nothing really | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Bontrager Saddle | | Bike Setup: | Stock 2006 Trek 4900 | | Bottom Line: | This saddle is an excellent bang for the buck. $27 from beyond bikes - some say it's a little wide for decents, but i'm 6'1 and have no problem sliding back. The seat weight isn't much different from the stock flimsy Bontrager that came on the Trek 4900 so no complains here. We'll see how long it lasts...so far so good - I can ride longer w/o feeling numbness - good stuff!
note - after 3 rides the Speed V logo is wearing off, gets 1 less flamin' chili from me! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Pleasanton, ca
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | amazon | | Strengths: | Only 20 bucks and is very comfortable for long hauls. Looks alright too. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, but 20 bucks doesn't pay for titanium. A little wide, hard to get behind. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized BG stock | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hardrock Disc Speed V | | Bottom Line: | The Speed V is great, especially when compared to that 2x4 piece of crap stock Specialized BG seat. The Speed V is such a comfortable seat I won't change it to save a few grams, although a Laser or Pure V titanium rail seat would be cool. Don't hesitate to get the Speed V unless you're a weight weeny. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, ID
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$12.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | inexpensive, VERY comfortable | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | highly padded wtb, harder than hell stock saddle | | Bike Setup: | fetish D&S | | Bottom Line: | If you want an inexpensive reliable saddle this is the one for you. I haven't tried many, but this is the most comfortable saddle I have ridden by FAR. Not too bulky either. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | West Liberty Cycle | | Strengths: | Great price on the saddle, works wonders on the behind, fits well, strong. | | Weaknesses: | A little hard to get behind, just have to have it angled right, and not to high up. | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Cannondale Saddle, Good Saddle | | Bike Setup: | XC/Trail Riding, with some racing. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great saddle for the price and it gets the job done. I have had no numbness from it and it is quite comfortable for short and long rides. I am a light rider, weighing in at 120lb, so I have no problem with bending rails or breaking anything of that sort. I do not think this saddle should be used for DH, you should get a DH specific seat for that. I do some XC racing and just trail riding and the seat is awesome! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kraig Hell
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Yarra Bend Trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Very Comfortable, very cheap | | Weaknesses: | bit hard to get behind on descents | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized BG Sport | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hardrock with everything that moves upgraded. | | Bottom Line: | I snapped a rail on my 11 month old BG saddle, I was prepared to pay about $100 for a nice replacement saddle. the LBS had sold out of most of the stuff I was thinking about (SDG Bel Air, Specialized Avanti) then he pulled the WTB Speed V out of the bargain bin. At half of what I was originally thinking I thought I'd take a chance & I think what most people are saying here is correct.
A good value seat that is super comfortable on long rides, however I have to say I've noticed the same weirdness on getting behind the saddle but tinkering with the angle might help that as well. & my riding style could probably be enhanced as well to help this.
Overall a great buy & a great saddle. I'm pretty sure in time my ass is going to be very happy I bought this. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Florida
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson USA | | Strengths: | Cheap, comfortable | | Weaknesses: | A bit wider than I'd like, heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Stock hard-as-hell saddle | | Bike Setup: | Tassajara Disc | | Bottom Line: | It has steel rails. This turns most people off. I weigh 230lbs and have really put my weight on this seat, without the smallest sign of wear. It's holding up after a month quite nicely. Very comfortable, too. I can spend hours in the saddle no problem.
For anyone that does DH, it's very hard to get behind this saddle. It's perfect for flat Florida, but for any sharp descent, it will be troublesome. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul C
a Weekend Warrior
from Boca Raton, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | All | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Weaknesses: | Very uncomfortable. | | Similar Products Used: | Sette IXA Gel | | Bike Setup: | GT Avalanche 3.0 Disc, Avid BB5 brakes, Sram X.7 full package. | | Bottom Line: | Came stock on my GT. I was very uncomfortable on this seat. After riding about 3 or 4 miles my bootay would hurt quite bad. Im not a big guy either, 5'4 135lbs. I switched for a cheap Sette Cro-mo seat and it is more comfortable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Binghamton
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Brickyard | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Chenango Point Cycles | | Strengths: | Durable, Sturdy design. Very comfortable for 10 mile rides up and downhill. Pretty light (though im not a gram freak). Drys out quickly after wet rides. Takes crash abuse well :) | | Weaknesses: | Not very comfortable for long intensive rides, but other than that not a thing. :) | | Similar Products Used: | WTB Laser V | | Bike Setup: | MountainSmith Altitude (same as Giant XC bikes) Manitou Stance Blunt, Hayes 8 inch discs front, 6 inch rear. | | Bottom Line: | Awesome saddle. Im a light guy who does 10 - 15 mile rides daily, year - round. For anyone who wants an affordable saddle thats very very comfortable and easy to move around on. I recomend this to anyone. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Fit my butt well. Came with the bike. | | Weaknesses: | Some numbness on longer rides. Bent the seat bad going down a trail. Annoyed that the seat broke so easily. | | Similar Products Used: | |
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