The Vulture is short, flat and has a wide nose for climbing comfort–the nose on this saddle is a good 5 millimeters wider than the Thar’s. This made it easily the most comfy seat for me to climb with. Even though it’s only a few millimeters shorter than some of the other saddles tested, I almost felt like I was riding a size smaller bike with all the extra hovering clearance it provided.
These things, combined
with the saddle’s 132-millimeter width, made it a top contender for me. I
used to avoid V-shaped backs like the plague because they’d cause baggies to
snag, but dropper posts mostly alleviate this problem. The two points do give
the Vulture some serious talons, though, which managed to inflict a few bruises
in key areas. Everything else about this saddle is perfect for me, but the back
is fairly sharp for being so close to sensitive areas, which could be a
deal-breaker for some.
PRICE 120$
