The WTB Rocket should appeal to enduro riders, e-bikers, and anyone who spends a lot of time in the saddle. Designed for comfort, the generous curved shape features a hidden ramped backstop to the rear for increased support for seated climbing. I found it an instant improvement over my WTB Silverado saddle, especially on technical climbs, and I’ll be hard-pressed to swap it out as it fits my needs for winch and plummet riding with longer days mixed in.
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WTB Rocket Medium Titanium Saddle - Technical details
WTB has turned up the dial in terms of tech and comfort with the Rocket. Its Fusion Form technology is engineered to fine-tune the flex properties of the base, with the Rocket getting a soft tune for comfort. The base also features a small cut-out section called a ‘comfort zone’ which offers additional relief to your sensitive areas. As with all of WTB’s saddles, the Rocket gets a long, tapered ‘Love channel’, which is there to help reduce perineal pressure.
The continuous and generous curvature from tip to tail creates a shape that is all about comfort. A hidden ‘backstop’, which is essentially a ramp or deep scoop at the rear, is designed to cradle you with a surface to brace against when the climbing gets steep. Covered with a synthetic microfiber material, it has all the look and feel of leather and feels soft, supple and durable.
You’ll also find an integrated handle under the rear of the base, which offers a secure edge to help lift your bike over stuff – something ebikers are going to appreciate.
The Rocket is only available in a thick padding option, using a combination of lightweight DNAx padding and HLX padding for a plush depth of comfort. The base is made from carbon-filled nylon, only found on models with Ti rails, while the rest get a polypropylene base.
Measuring 260mm in length with three widths to choose from (which you can calculate using the ‘Fit Right System’ on its website), the narrow measures 70-100mm, medium 100-130mm and wide 130-160mm. With rail options that include Ti, Cromoly, Stainless steel and steel, there’s something to suit all budgets. In the medium width, the Rocket is reported to weigh Ti 254g, Stainless: 267g, Chromoly: 331g, and Steel: 365g. Measuring 145x260mm, it’s a bit shorter than the other racy models in its range.
WTB Rocket Medium Titanium Saddle - Performance
The shape and construction of the Rocket are all about comfort and support, especially on longer, demanding rides. That suits my style well, so I was pretty interested to see how the Rocket could enhance seated climbing – something my local trails demand. And, if the comfort levels were indeed as good as they claim.
I tested the Rocket Medium Ti saddle model. A quick check with WTB’s ‘Fit Right System’ established the correct width, and on the scales it weighed in at 239g – slightly lighter than WTB states. Measuring 145x260mm, it’s 20mm shorter than the WTB Silverado model it replaced.
I’ll admit I was a little confused at first, as the printed rail markings and arrows appeared to delineate quite a short clamping area, but it actually allows for clamping the full rail, which is good, as I sometimes like to run my saddle way off-centre. The overall height of the saddle, including the rails, is slightly higher than the Silverado previously fitted, so I needed to adjust my dropper post slightly.
After just a few rides, it all made sense. The shape allows for comfortable pedalling and a nice natural central position without the need for much readjusting over undulating terrain. When the climbing got steep and technical, the scooped shape of the ‘Backstop’ really did create a cradle to brace against, delivering an efficient climbing position, most noticeable when pushing through the pedals. I only felt the need to shift forward to the tip on the steepest, almost unmanageable climbs.
After numerous long rides, mixing in a fair share of technical descents, climbs, and rough terrain, I can say it’s a very comfortable saddle. It’s a great shape and width with the Love Channel relieving pressure on my undercarriage and avoiding any unwanted numbness, and the thick DNAx and HLX padding providing deep levels of sit bone squidge and the support needed for long periods in the saddle. The soft tune of the Fusion Form base, cut-out Comfort Zone, and the dampening properties of the Ti rails all do a sterling job of adding to the comfort on offer here.
I have found the moulded handle useful when pushing the bike up steep inclines, but e-bikers will most definitely reap the benefits of this neat design addition.
WTB Rocket Medium Titanium Saddle - Verdict
It’s easy to compare the Rocket to WTB’s other great saddles, like the WTB Silverado. At £200, it’s more expensive and more XC-focused, but does feature the same fusion from tech.
Equally packed with tech is the SQLab 611 Ergowave active saddle, which offers high levels of tunable comfort and pedal efficiency and also features a raised rear. It retails for £143.
I’ve always been a fan of SDG saddles, the Bel-Air V3 Overland, Lux-Alloy, features a large pressure relief channel, pedal-friendly shape and scooped rear. Alloy rails drop the price point to £90, but it's let down by only one width and length option.
For longer rides with an enduro edge, the Rocket delivers deep levels of comfort with a very well-designed shape that makes seated climbing more efficient. With lots of rail options and three different widths, there should be a size and budget to suit all tastes.
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