For quite some time, WTB has held a good share of the MTB saddle market with their classic Silverado model. Its aesthetically pleasing silhouette features a fairly wide and supportive tail with a slightly rounded off nose and just the right amount of padding throughout. In an area of the bike where cyclists can be up understandably picky, it has boasted and still does boast an impressively broad appeal. Not long ago, WTB introduced a new fit finder on their website which is surprisingly simple – all you need is a ruler and your wrist. Their research has shown a strong correlation with wrist width and sit bone width, so when prompted I measured my wrist and they sent out something new for me to try – the SL8. This new (to me) saddle is reminiscent of a Silverado, but leaner in profile and it a bit more stripped down. After a few months of use, here’s how it has been working out.
Details
- Chromoly, Titanium (tested) and Carbon rails available
- Narrow, Medium (tested), Wide – 127, 142, 150 x 265mm length
- 211 grams (our scale)
- Microfiber cover with Kevlar side panels
- $129.95
Like many WTB seats, you’ll find tough, abrasion resistant Kevlar at the corners of the tail. We all crash, and this protective measure protects your investment.
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From MTB Mag
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