I’ve been attending brevets when I have the time. I’ve completed 200km and 300km brevets so far, but is one thing I’m concerned for the upcoming brevets with longer distance to ride.
The one thing I’m concerned is my butt. I’ve used the Fizik Antares Saddle for a long time. I haven’t had any complaints for them, but I noticed a strange feeling in my behind, 50km before the finish line of the 300km brevet. It was a very close feeling to hurting and I have been worried about my butt ever since.
I have always chose saddles by the looks, but I decided to pick a saddle that is comfy and good for my butt.
I was not a big fan of saddles that have puffy padding, so I never used them on my personal bike, but I decided to give it a try for the sake of saving my butt. The WTB Volt Fusion Form is the saddle I purchased. I think it looks cool and feels cushy.
The new saddle is bulkier than my previous saddle, but it’s bearable to my standards.I’ve rode a 100km ride with the saddle, and it is feeling great.
I did think the Antares was easier for pedaling, due to its stiffness. I see why many racers use the saddle. The Antares is more for bikes that have the handlebar set lower than the saddle.
The Volt feels like it’s a great saddle for people who ride a long distance like myself. For bikes that don’t have a dramatic difference in the saddle and bar height.
These are not leather, but I will consider these as a Randonneur saddle.
Although it weighs about 50 grams more, the use of stainless steel rails means it’s still on the lighter side compared to other WTB saddles.
When you prioritize comfort on a bike, you realize the inevitable truth: adding a saddle like this, mounting a bag, or switching to wider tires will inevitably increase the bike’s weight.
I think this saddle is perfect for anyone looking to balance comfort and style—whether on a road bike, MTB, or everyday commuter, so I highly recommend giving it a try.
