WTB's New Devo E-Bike Saddle Has a Handle
PRESS RELEASE: WTB
There's no getting around it...e-bikes are heavy. Even light e-bikes are heavy. Every other heavy item has a handle, so why not e-bikes? The Pickup handle on our new Devo saddle provides a simple yet effective place to grab and lift your bike during both transport and on-trail situations. Examples include lifting your bike onto a rack, moving it around the garage, or hoisting it over rocks and logs on unrideable sections of trail. The patent-pending Pickup handle makes life easier when you want it, then disappears beneath you when you don't.
Unnoticeable While Pedaling
While it may look like the hole interferes with where you sit on the saddle, we placed Pickup behind the sit bone contact area to make it completely unnoticeable while pedaling. We’ve confirmed this through hundreds of hours of ride testing and pressure mapping. Pickup provides an easy way to lift, push and transport your e-bike without sacrificing any pedaling comfort in the process.
 | I don’t notice the hole in my saddle until I need it. I thought I’d notice it while pedaling with the saddle dropped a bit but even then it disappears beneath you. That’s coming from somebody with a big ass! Asses may vary. Probably suggested by 9 out of 10 e-bikers. |
Fiber-Infused Fusion Form Base
New Fusion Form base allows us to more precisely fine-tune the amount of fiber infused into the nylon of each specific saddle model to create a flex profile that balances comfort, support and durability to match the intended use of a saddle. E-MTB riders tend to remain seated and spin through technical climbs where a rider on an unassisted bike would likely stand up to pedal. Due to this, we reduced the amount of fiber in the Devo’s Fusion Form base, which improved base flex and damping to make it more forgiving and comfortable while pedaling over rough terrain.
Full-Power, Full-Battery Comfort
The Devo features our Medium level of padding thickness, which eliminates pressure points in the sit bone area while still providing lasting comfort for both quick laps and full-battery adventures. The width outline of the Devo gradually increases through the front half of the saddle before quickly widening out to create the primary area for sit bone support. This allows you to stay seated in a locked-in position and crank hard without the insides of your thighs rubbing on the saddle edges.
The Devo’s wide nose encourages riders to scoot forward to maximize power output and keep the front wheel down on steep, technical climbs. Its short 260mm overall length and rounded tail profile prevents the Devo from snagging your shorts while moving on and off the saddle, while also making it easier to quickly return to a seated position.
One Width. Two Padding Options.
The Devo is available in a Medium (142mm) width, which is designed to best fit riders with sit bones that are 100-130mm apart. Versions of the Devo with cromoly or stainless steel rails feature our HLX padding, while the model with titanium rails features our premier DNA padding. HLX padding is plusher than our DNA padding, which makes it a great option for those who prioritize squishiness rather than weight savings. DNA is our highest performance and lightest weight padding for unbeatable comfort and support on long rides.
Availability
The suggested retail price of the Devo is $95.95 for cromoly rails, $119.95 for stainless steel rails and $142.95 for titanium rails. Devo saddles will be available at WTB retailers around the world in the weeks ahead and are immediately available in North America through WTB.com.
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Only tried it once with a Reverb...avoided doing it again after the rebuild
Trick is that it doesn't use IFP.
Perfectly suited for 420.
And yeah, I'm 6ft 1 with gorilla arms, I can't pick my ebike up high enough for anything useful with the seat. I usually just hook a finger or two under the rocker link combined with the nearside grip, or grab the seat tube/post and nearside fork stanchion if its a big lift, means you can tilt it back to get extra height, there's some 4ft tall gates round here (on paths, they have a swing gate next to them you can't get a bike through) and that's pretty much the only way to get any bike over. I still remember my mate trying to lift his 48lb 07 demo 8 over one and ending up with the pedal hooked into his bag strap and being pulled half over the gate by the bike when he dropped it
I don't work in marketing but I know I should. I'd teach y'all some proper buying habits.
I wonder whether anyone still rides that saddle (for a long term review). I'm still riding the Fizik Zeak from that same era. But that's an "all mountain" saddle (which gives you an idea of the era we're talking about. The nose wasn't necessarily designed for picking up the bike, more for pushing the saddle sideways with your legs.
it is easier to haul up the hill back to the car !
#justbuyamotorcycleinstead
Tool Strap Back Brace!
Safely take your ridiculously heavy e-bike on and off of your tailgate with confidence by employing the tool strap back brace. Just velcro it around your lower back, heave your 50 lb digital behemoth off your truck and do a few back cracking stretches. Unvelcro the strap and populate the Tool Strap Back Brace pockets with a mini-tool, tube, pump, gels, spare battery, solar charger, stator, rotor and AN/PSN-13 GPS Receiver. Wrap it around your absurdly large downtube and off you go. Ready for everything and anything, plus lower back safety.
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2. Is this sincere or sarcasm? Honestly cannot tell.
3. If it is sincere, did you mean to reply to me? I didn't question the saddles comfort, just that a handle hole seems unnecessary because it is. Your brief review doesn't mention the handle at all, which is the entire selling point of this specific saddle. I'm glad you think it is comfortable, I've owned many WTB saddles and most were fantastic, but this is adding a handle to something that already fits into your hand like a handle.
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