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WTB Volt Race saddle


This well-padded number could be a good choice for those who don’t like to wear bibs or liners. The thick, soft foam padding means little sit bone trouble, even on bumpy rides with no chamois, and thanks to the deep pressure-relief groove, we didn’t have any perineum pain on flatter ground, though things got complicated on steeper terrain. When leant forward for climbing, the pronounced lump in the nose can become very uncomfortable, putting pressure right where you don’t want it. We pointed the saddle down to compensate, but the upturned rear then poked us in the glutes on flatter ground and got in the way a little when descending. Some of our testers get on well with this shape, but if you do a lot of steep scrambles, we’d look elsewhere. The thick padding makes it hard to clean too.

Weight 264g

Price $60

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