Bontrager has really stepped up their game over the last few years with both the MTB and road line up. From their shoes and apparel, all the way to the components. Their product is well thought out and performance oriented. Bontrager has come out with a whole new line of MTB and road saddles, with both lines offering the Inform size specific fit. Along with the multiple choices of saddle sizes, they also have different padding options with the RXL lightly padded versions to cushy Race model.
Trek/Fisher representative MIke Shrift sent over the new Evoke RL MTB saddle a few weeks back to try out. Having struggled with saddles in the past and tried multiple brands and models, I was curious to try this one out.
From first glance, the seat has a good look to it. The flat black leather and black logos add a clean look to any bike. Along with looking good, the seat looks tough. The abrasive resistant sides and solid shell are nice additions for MTB oriented riding. The saddle is fairly light as well, coming in at around 230 grams. A pretty respectable weight for a MTB saddle.
From day number one, I could tell it was going to be a good seat. The saddle shape is quite nice, with a slight hammock shape and a thicker padded noise. After about about one month of use on the saddle, I am impressed. After riding this seat exclusively on all my bikes, I have not had any discomfort issues. Through rides in the rain and mud and one solid crash, the seat looks brand new. The abrasive resistant sides work quite well, showing no signs of my over cooked turn, unlike my hip.
So if your in the market for a new saddle, I would highly recommend the Evoke series of seats.
Mike
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