Customer Reviews

Origin 8 Road Saddle - Black

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This saddle is great, especially for the price. I own several different saddles ranging from $20-$250 and I currently use this saddle in place of my SMP saddle. So, if you want a good saddle and you are on a budget, Origin-8 is a good option.

This might be the most comfortable seat I've ridden to date.

I've tried the fabric covered gel saddles, they're not anywhere near as comfy for anything over about 5 miles. I actually rode 102 miles on one in a day... It didn't turn out well. My road bike came with [at least what I thought was] a decent seat and I rode anywhere from 5-40 miles on it without issues. But I would notice it getting uncomfortable (not really painful or anything) after 15 miles or so.

Don't be fooled by the small amount of padding this one has. It's the perfect amount and it's in the perfect spots (the only place you really NEED padding on a bike seat is under those two boney parts; but a little on the nose of the seat never hurts though (ha ha, get it?)). I don't know who dreamed up those thick gel seats, but they obviously don't ride more than a couple miles at a time. When you sit on a gel saddle, the gel squishes out of the way like water would so you're pretty much sitting on the hard plastic shell that makes up the base of the seat. Anyway, I digress, I'll get back to the subject at hand.

The cover material on this seat feels like a pretty thick plastic. I haven't noticed any scratches/abrasions/cuts/cracks/etc on my first one and it has around 800 miles on it. I'm also a pretty heavy fellow (I hover around 220 lbs) and it holds me fine (read: no rails bending or whatever). And yes, I said my first one earlier, thanks for paying attention. I like this seat so much, I ordered another last week. I'm thinking of ordering a couple more so I have some spares down the road too.

The bottom line with this one is it's a great price, it seems pretty tough, it's SUPER comfy (totally serious) and it even looks pretty sleek. Oh, and yeah, both of mine have the larger logo on the top of the nose as one of other folks mentioned.

cheap, firm yet soft. slim design. it's great.

the logo is on the top of it, and it's slightly bigger than i'd like it to be. but it's not like you notice it when you're riding.
i'd recommend this to anyone i know

The seat looks nice, but the logo placement is different from the picture shown. The saddle I got looked like this:
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Notice that the logo is bigger and on the top front area. I don't think it's a big deal at all, but it is worth noting if you're shopping for a saddle based on appearance.

As for the comfortability of the seat...I haven't had it for too long so I can't give an accurate rating on how comfortable it is. Seems pretty firm though.

When I first got this saddle, I found it to be fairly firm and uncomfortable. I quickly got used to it, and it seemed more comfortable than my other one. There is a lot of padding on the top to cushion your behind. However, this is also the downfall of this saddle, since after any long (or not so long) ride, I would sink down into the saddle and I began to experience that very uncomfortable burning sensation down there. I had to come out of the saddle every once in a while just for my crotch to cool off. And for those of you wondering, yes, I had it adjusted correctly. Too much cush!

Good quality saddle. I bought this for my road bike but eventually swapped it for another one. It ended up on my around town bike and I love it there.

Great item for the right price. I recommend for anyone to purchase this item. It is very easy to installed and it does the job.

You cannot go wrong with this one. The price and value cannot be beat. Today is my second day on it and it felt great.

Granted, it's a great looking low-profile saddle for any road bike...

The padding is marginal in the buns areas, but very thin in front of that. The first day I rode on it, it felt extremely hard (compared to my old 80s Vetta), but it seemed softer the next day. Just don't buy this seat based on the "gel" hype because it kinda implies it's more comfortable than it is.

Proper personal setup is crucial. Don't be a fashion victim and just set the seat the way it looks cool. It first has to feel good...even if that means pulling it way forward or angling it down.

I'm not an avid cyclist - only ride short distances, but I think I could get used to this seat. Anything over 5 miles and I might want to get something with more cushioning.

People are complaining about the new logo placement, but I don't mind it on top...actually, I think it looks pretty cool.

This is a great saddle, very basic, no extras - except for the annoying freaking logo on the tip of the saddle. That wasn't in the picture I saw. Not a deal breaker, but I'd strongly prefer it not be there. Saddle itself is well-built, comfortable as you'd expect, and looks like it out to last a good long while. Looks pretty rad sitting on my bike too. If you need a good, cheap saddle (that comes in lots of colors) this might be your baby.