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I’ve found lots of content on the XC and it seems to be a hit. Anyone run the S? Any thoughts? I haven’t been able to find much as far as user reviews.
I have really liked my Cruzr sI’ve found lots of content on the XC and it seems to be a hit. Anyone run the S? Any thoughts? I haven’t been able to find much as far as user reviews.
I think you would be very pleased with either the Cruzr S or a TX5. A friend of mine has a TX5 and they are absolutely comfortable and maybe the most well built saddles I have put my hands on. Can’t go wrong with either one of those choices in my opinion.Thanks guys! The fiddle factor is what I don’t like about the pleat, although I’m sure for most it’s really not a big deal. I’m trying hard to streamline my setup as much as possible. The fewer moving parts for me, the better. With that said, I couldn’t get my phantom comfortable this year and I think I need a saddle that’s longer top to bottom. I think the S fits that’s need, not sure if the XC is necessary.
I have a Size 2 Cruzr S. I love mine.
I started with a Size 1 Aero Hunter Kestrel and loved it, but would get hip pinch after a while. The Size 2 Cruzr S checks all of the boxes for me. Size 34-36 waist, 6' 200 lbs.
Notably more comfortable than my Kestrel. I bought it with the rope bridge and replaced it with my own adjustable bridge, similar to this:
Prusik Bridge help
Something more like this? The main rope is a stand in. Ill make sure I address the stopper knots. I will send you a picture of my adjustable bridge when I get home from work. It offers comfort and adjustability without sacrificing anything in the safety department. Oh, and it acts like a...saddlehunter.com
The girth hitched loops on the bridge allow you to slide them down further and achieve the cupping feeling everyone talks about without the extra pleat/cost.
I use 10mm climbing rope for my bridge and I use the smaller 7mm or 8mm rope from the original bridge as my prusik.
I think you would be very pleased with either the Cruzr S or a TX5. A friend of mine has a TX5 and they are absolutely comfortable and maybe the most well built saddles I have put my hands on. Can’t go wrong with either one of those choices in my opinion.
Thanks for the info! Do you think Cruzr’s upgraded Amsteel bridge achieves the same thing?
Looking at the pictures, the Amsteel bridge appears to be girth hitched on each bridge loop, so yes, I believe it would.
I personally don't like Amsteel for a bridge, but I know a lot of people who use it with no issue. I like a big beefy rope, it's just more confidence inspiring to me. Zero science or math involved. Just a look/feel kinda thing.