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Submitted by
Derron
a Cross Country Rider
from Draper, UT, USA
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | wouldn't you like to know? | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Great looks, Ti Rails, Kevlar corners, soft foam, sparkly vinyl cover! | | Weaknesses: | don't make them anymore--can't find 'em anywhere. | | Similar Products Used: | WTB speed V | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Dakar Comp, XTR drivetrain, Avid mech discs, Thomson elite, Azonic, etc. | | Bottom Line: | This was one sweet seat back in the day. I loved it so much! Stupidly sold it because I was a starving student, and now I want it back and can't find one anywhere. Please let me know if you find one (or have one to sell) somewhere. I had the sparkly glitter black/grey? version with black kevlar corners. It was so comfy and unbelievably light. It was virtually maintenance-free. The vinyl underneath the seat (where it attached) would occasionally begin to come unglued. A little super glue fixed the problem permanently. Here is my simple plea (gets down on knees): SDG, PLEASE BRING BACK THE VENTURA COMP TI SADDLE, PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
American Lesion
a Cross Country Rider
from Oil City PA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Oil Creek, Allegheny, and East Sandy Creek Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Various mail-order (oh no!) | | Strengths: | Comfort. Tough leather cover. Strong shell. | | Weaknesses: | Weaknesses? Maybe lack of bumpers on the sides, I guess... | | Similar Products Used: | Vetta, Selle Italia, Selle San Marco, Kashimax, Brooks | | Bike Setup: | 1 steel front sus,1 alloy front sus, 1 alloy dual sus. Acera, Exage, Deore, LX, and XT components. | | Bottom Line: | Great saddle, but realize that saddles are a personal choice. I'm large (200 lbs) and these saddles do well for my aggressive, big-ring style. They are tough enough for off-road, graceful and smooth enough for roadies. A good choice, but try 'em out first. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jas
a Weekend Warrior
from utah
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | slickrock | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Similar Products Used: | troxel leather saddle, selle san marcos ti, various vetta | | Bike Setup: | dbr axis tt ti, xtr cranks & cassette, sram 9.0, avid, etc, centurion steel roadbike with 105 | | Bottom Line: | I have the ti version on my mtn bike, very dense foam, glitter vinyl with kevlar corners. The kevlar isn't bullet proof. I like the slick glitter vinyl. Feels hard when you sit on it, but its the most comfortable saddle I've had when riding. It's a flat wide seat that puts pressure on your sit bones instead of other parts. The steel rail version on my road bike has a little thicker, less dense foam. I think the ti rail version is more comfortable, because of the foam, not the rails. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ed
a Cross Country Rider
from MI
Date Reviewed: February 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | wheel world | | Strengths: | sturdy
very comfortable
good looking design
kevlar corners | | Weaknesses: | heavy (i have steel rail version)
vinyl instead of leather
| | Similar Products Used: | titec bezerker DH
flite ti
sdg belaire
bontrager c-30 | | Bottom Line: | THis is an amazingly comfortable saddle for me. I am a clydesdale (235 lbs) so maybe that has something to do with it. I have tried numerous saddles (see above) and nothing was really very good, with the exception of the flite, but I use that on my road bike and would not dream of taking a saddle like that on a trail. I have the steel rail version of this saddle which I am presuming weighs 300+ grams. THat is a major downfall but I have not been able to justify replacing it because it is so comfortable. I do not like the cheap vinyl construction however. But, If I can't break this, no one can! This saddle is very durable. If I can find something that is similar, but Lighter, I will replace it though. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kid4life
a Cross Country Rider
from Crown Point, IN USA
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | strength, comfort, customer service | | Similar Products Used: | vetta TT, WTB SST, Giro Fisik | | Bike Setup: | super v loaded w/ XTR or better | | Bottom Line: | The seat is fine, no real complaints. The company RULES.
I bent the rails in a serious wreck, totally my fault. I called SDG to see if they could do anything for me(I was straight w/ them about the crash) A real live person answered the phone and said to send the seat in and for $15 they would replace the ti rails. Bottom line- I sent the seat in on Monday, had it back, fixed, on Wednesday. The true sign of a good company is how they respond to problems. I'd say they did pretty well.
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Submitted by
Fred Dompierre
a Weekend Warrior
from Québec, Québec, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | light | | Weaknesses: | Crapy saddle
poor ti rails
Kevlar brake pants
Screws rust | | Similar Products Used: | Vetta Tri-Shock
Marzocchi Karve | | Bike Setup: | Mountain Cycle San Andreas DHS
Monster T
Hayes full Hydraulic
Spin DH wheels
Full XTR
Monkey Lite
Kore B-52
Chris King ahead set
Thomson Elite
| | Bottom Line: | I prefere my old and cheap Vetta Tri-Shock to this thing. My rail broke whitout reason (no crash). Screws rust. Kevlar scrap 3 pairs on pants. I expected more to a saddle of this price. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Vin
a Weekend Warrior
from Williston Park, NY
Date Reviewed: May 3, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Bethpage St. Pk | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Great Looks | | Weaknesses: |
I just crashed and bent the saddle!! Maybe Ti rails are NOT for clydesdales!!! | | Bike Setup: |
ProFlex Beast '97, Maguras, Mavic, Pipeline dual crown fork, hellbent Hb | | Bottom Line: | I am a little disappointed-- the saddle was an upgrade on the bike order 6 mos ago-- to get into my first big crash and have the Ti rails bend on me stinks! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dale
a cross-country rider
from MS
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I,ve had the Comp Ventura Ti now for about a year and other than the normal break in period with a new saddle its been great.The gold flake vinyl is great for position changes and the Kevlar corners are bulletproof.In the weight department its light but still strong and stable......great looking and great riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Vince Zaccone
a cross-country rider
from Goleta, CA
Date Reviewed: September 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had an SDG Comp saddle for about 3 years now. It's super comfortable and the full kevlar makes it grippy, which I like. It does eat up your shorts after a while, but that's a good sign that you probably need new ones anyway. I did bend a rail once, but they were great about replacing it right on the spot (I went down to their shop in person because I was in the area and they were real nice).
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Submitted by
Mac
a cross-country rider
from San Jose, Ca
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Overall, it's a good seat but a little harsh in the prostate area; I often find myself moving back towards the rear part of the seat to find comfort. It is OVER-PRICED. The weight is good and the titanium rails make for good boasting. It's one of the better looking seats out there...why do some companies make great, comfortable seats that have yellow and pink flames on them? For now I can live with the SDG seat, but I'm keeping my eyes open for a better one. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tim
a cross-country rider
from chicago
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Ventura came on my Bianchi 'Boss'. All my other bikes have 'Flites' because I have found the Flite to be the best for me. But I thought I'd ride the Ventura and see how I like it. After two months of extended rides, I'll have to agree with what Mountain Bike Action had to say in the latest issue. Chafes over the long haul. The deeply textured vinyl cover really chafes and annoyes after about 3 hours of riding. The nose is also too hard and wide for my liking. On the plus side, the saddle is well made and appears as if it would hold up well to repeated crashes. Saddles are personal things and thou' it might work well for others, I'll stick to my Flites. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
aKuma
a weekend warrior
from singapore
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
well i got it for 85 singapore dollars.well it replace my crossbow.it is strong but not comfortable because of lesser padding
i like it for its look but if u wanna comfort ,get titec.
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Submitted by
Martin S.
a cross-country rider
from Edmonton, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently received an SDG V. comp ti leather for Xmas and it rocks! I previously rode a selle italia flite, (which I loved) but the extra padding and wider profile of the SDG sure makes it more comfey, even after a winter of doin' nuthin. Also a big plus is the new plastic bumpers under the nose and on the back corners, as Cartman says 'sweet'. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bier
a weekend warrior
from CA
Date Reviewed: February 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Wow. What a great saddle. I use to have a Serfas and what a difference. Even though the Serfas was very comfortable ( much better than the crappy C-dale saddle) the saddle is primo. You can tell the quality difference from a USA made saddle and the Serfas which is made in Taiwan. Just look underneath the darn thing, screws hold the fabric together not glue. Also it feels great against my booty and is extremely light. Wouldn't trade this thing in for anything. From now on SDG goes on all my bikes. Thanks, five chile rellenos. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eddie
a cross-country rider
from Kent, WA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
1st I would like to say I love my Proflex!!! I did break the frame on my first after 1.5 years of hard riding, the new replacement, the 856 has been beefed up in the stress points. If anyones looking for a FS bike, the price on these close outs is in credible!!! Can't be touched!!!
Back to the saddle, this was the only weak point of the proflex, so I put on the SDG kevlar---great move!!!! Nice and comfy, but also nuke proof!!! I've taken some good dumps--a bunch in Moab, and even those tough rocks couldn't put a nick in my saddle's even tougher skin. I never worry about my saddle in a crash, just my ass!!! And did I mention, COMFY? The only thing I wish it had was a dipped nose like the WTB saddle--who ever comes out with a full Kevlar, wide rear, and dipped nose is going to get my money--regaurdless of the price--after all, it's my ass we're talking about! Right! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john
a weekend warrior
from ca
Date Reviewed: February 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this saddle is by far the most comfortable saddle i have ever ridden. the saddle is well padded and it is also wide enough to give proper support where it is needed. the saddles ti rails also have a good amount of flex to make the ride even more comfortable. i also own a serfas dual density saddle and i like my SDG better because it is wider. the serfas does also offer a wider version of their saddle but i think that one is a little too bulky. this is an excellent saddle for anyone who has a sensitive rear. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a cross-country rider
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this saddle for US$59, when I visited LA on holidays, here it would cost up to US$95. The Kevlar shoulders are invincible, after a few small crashes, no scars. Although thinner than my previous saddle, the WTB SST, it is far more comfortable, but this is personal preference. This saddle takes a little bit of time to set up, but once set up, you can forget about it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
slick rick
a weekend warrior
from long beach
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This seat kicks major ass, because it cushoins your ass. It functions excellent in either xc or dh mode. Kevlar shields the saddle from nasty blows. I have tried a WTB SST Kevlar, and prefer the SDG. Awesome saddle!! My next saddle I want to ride is the Titec Berserker!! But for now, SDG-- SHIT DOES GOOD!! 5 chilies all the way.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake Petre
a cross-country rider
from LaSalle, IL
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is the best saddle going. Period! It is the best looking by far. The kevlar corners take a beating but come back for more. It feels like I'm in a lazy boy when I'm in the saddle. I wouldn't ride anything else! The price is great, too. Only $49 in some places! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris G.
a weekend warrior
from S.F. CA.
Date Reviewed: December 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This seat is comfy and looks like it can take a beating. This is my first kevlar enforced seat...I've had Ritchey and Bontrager seat prior to this one, neither of which had kevlar. Both of those seats have rips and tears. It took me a while to dial in the positioning, but is now set up where I can slide easliy off the back and also feel comfortable on longer sit down rides. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a cross-country rider
from branchville NJ
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this seat 3 months ago and I;m very happy with it. It is great looking, light, and very comfortable | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a weekend warrior
from Washington D.C.
Date Reviewed: November 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent Saddle! Quality product! The saddle is very comfortable and is perfectly sized without being too narrow. The best looking saddle on the market. I love the exposed rails, the radio embossed synthetic cover and
the kevlar rears. The embossed cover keeps you from sliding around. I
bought two, one for my Stumpjumper M2 Comp and one for my Cannondale
F600-Comp. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Agocs
a cross-country rider
from Iowa
Date Reviewed: September 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have used the Ventura Comp for about 7 months. It has a cool, embossed leather cover with Kevlar corners for abrasion resistance. Titanium rails, too. Overall the saddle is very light. It isn't super narrow like a lot of saddles, so I find it to be very comfy, despite its firm, thin padding. The ti rails help, giving it a lot of cushion (on small, high frequency bump areas I have to stand or I literally get bounced off the seat!). At 180 lbs I haven't had a problem with the Ti rails, and have no complaint about the seat other than I wish the rails were longer for more fore/aft adjustment. This saddle looks great, is light, and is more comfy than the three others I used before this one! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
-NOJ-
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Tried the Avocet O2 kevlar seat- HATED IT! Went instead for the SDG Ventura. All the SDG stuff I have tried is much betterWould have given it the last chile if it would have had a bit more flex!
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