bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
So I got an updated 2013 version of the TreeMotion Saddle last week. I dont have a lot of time on it yet, nor any BIG climbs.
I can say that the out of the box comfort easily surpasses that of the Buckingham Ergovation (similarly priced option) and the perceived quality is way, way higher. First putting it on, it grabs your hips in a way you just have to say WOW. Walking on the ground you forget you have it on.
While I never took the time to adjust a Ergo to my body, since it wasnt mine, the times I have climbed in them I have found them to be somewhat sloppy. One thing that jumps out immediately is there is a separation between the padding and the outer shell of the Ergo which causes it to rub and wear in addition to giving it a sloppy look. On the Treemotion everything feels and looks tight and sleek.
Going over the TM it seems as if no detail was spared and that everything from the color of the components to the placement of the leg strap support cords was done with great thought and purpose. The option of placing and choosing the size/location of your own gear loops it novel and useful. I like mine small and low, and thats how I got em, which is cool. The padding on the TM is a super dense, yet responsive, memory foam and it is tightly encased in a neoprene-esque material. The back pad mounts to the harness shell via velcro and is removable and washable. The shell of the TM is made of a material that reminds me of the durathane material used on haul bags albeit it seems a composite of multiple layers sandwiched together.
Of course the lower d-rings are what everyone talks about and they are a great addition. They function like a liger-modified harness or the rigging plates found on most newer saddles. The difference I see being that they orient themselves better, allow better travel of the harness/leg strap support components and provide a more generous area to clip into.
Overall I am impressed with the TreeMotion. I didnt think I would be, and wouldnt have ordered it at all had I not an issue with the purchasers at my work. The fit and comfort are much better than the other saddles I am familiar with and the quality/durability look to be top notch. I will of course offer more feedback as time goes on, as well as a full video review and comparison between sever models which I am working up.
I can say that the out of the box comfort easily surpasses that of the Buckingham Ergovation (similarly priced option) and the perceived quality is way, way higher. First putting it on, it grabs your hips in a way you just have to say WOW. Walking on the ground you forget you have it on.
While I never took the time to adjust a Ergo to my body, since it wasnt mine, the times I have climbed in them I have found them to be somewhat sloppy. One thing that jumps out immediately is there is a separation between the padding and the outer shell of the Ergo which causes it to rub and wear in addition to giving it a sloppy look. On the Treemotion everything feels and looks tight and sleek.
Going over the TM it seems as if no detail was spared and that everything from the color of the components to the placement of the leg strap support cords was done with great thought and purpose. The option of placing and choosing the size/location of your own gear loops it novel and useful. I like mine small and low, and thats how I got em, which is cool. The padding on the TM is a super dense, yet responsive, memory foam and it is tightly encased in a neoprene-esque material. The back pad mounts to the harness shell via velcro and is removable and washable. The shell of the TM is made of a material that reminds me of the durathane material used on haul bags albeit it seems a composite of multiple layers sandwiched together.
Of course the lower d-rings are what everyone talks about and they are a great addition. They function like a liger-modified harness or the rigging plates found on most newer saddles. The difference I see being that they orient themselves better, allow better travel of the harness/leg strap support components and provide a more generous area to clip into.
Overall I am impressed with the TreeMotion. I didnt think I would be, and wouldnt have ordered it at all had I not an issue with the purchasers at my work. The fit and comfort are much better than the other saddles I am familiar with and the quality/durability look to be top notch. I will of course offer more feedback as time goes on, as well as a full video review and comparison between sever models which I am working up.