Comments on: Mechanics Choice: WTB Saddles

By: Kiwijames

Kiwijames — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:46:06 +0000

I have retained and transferred my SST 98 through three frames at this point. The scuff fabric has slowly served it’s purpose and has been scuffed away and has prevented any tears that would have occurred if leather was wrapped in that area. The leather has weathered well, but when I ride in the rain, the black is now becoming raw hide.
The nose design is great for those tight, steep technical climbs, when you have to just hunch down and squeeze another pedal stroke without lifting the front tire.
It was the most expensive MTB saddle at the time (I think 1999), but as time went by, it may have been the best value on any component to date.
I love this saddle and dread the day of it’s demise..

By: Jekyllrider

Jekyllrider — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:28:28 +0000

I have 1 SST.98 cro-mo rail, 2 SST.98 Ti rail, and 1 SST.2K Ti rail on my bikes. I did have the rails on the cro-mo saddle pop out of the perch during a crash, WTB reinstalled it for no charge. Last summer I had one of the rails on a SST.98 Ti break near the seatclamp. I called them up and asked how much to fix since way out of warranty, Cust Serv said $20. I sent on Monday, came back on Friday (I live in L.A. area) with no charge. WTB saddles are the best in my opinion and I will suggest to anyone looking for a quality saddle.

By: MG

MG — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:07:33 +0000

The original SST is oh so good. If I hadn’t crashed and bent all of mine, I’d still be runnin’ ‘em. I’ve switched over to the Silverado or Rocket V on all current bikes however. I can do a 24 hour solo race on the Silverado, no problem, and it’s what I plan to toe the line with at T.I.v4 as well.

Yup, purdy good…

By: Grant

Grant — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:53:30 +0000

I still have my SST lying in the parts box, in need of being recovered. Love that thing. The Rocket V is cool, too, but I don’t think I’ll do one with all the embroidery again. Ouch.

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:26:26 +0000

It seems to me (well, my butt, at least) that the width of the two saddles is similar enough that I’m pretty comfortable on both (must be that underlying shell!). They DO feel different from each other, though — the overall padding and shape of the SST is a bit more comfortable for the long haul.

Quinn, Ebay is the way to go for WTB saddles…I’ve stockpiled a couple spares this way at crazy-low prices (discontinued models).

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:22:54 +0000

Funny you mention liking both the SST and Rocket V. If I’m not mistaken, the Rocket V is made using the same basic shell mold as the SST but the foam mold is obviously unique to the Rocket V.

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:16:17 +0000

+1 for the SST…especially the SST.X in glitter vinyl. Why oh why won’t they bring back those gloriously hideous (but comfortable) saddles? Glitter vinyl brings out the Bootsie Collins in me!!!

I like the Rocket V, too. Great saddles all around from the good folks at WTB.

By: Quinn

Quinn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:49:58 +0000

The Laser Comp has a lot to do with why my XXIX is my favorite ride. and the Rocket on my Jake is what makes the Alu ride “good enough”, I have actually gotten to the point that I purposely look for bikes with WTB saddles, Stock.

BTW, anyone kmow where I can get another Laser Comp?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:02:30 +0000

Excellent choice! The original SST still ranks as my favorite saddle.

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