After nearly 4 years, my tape really needed to be changed. Decided to get loud with the red and they look awesome. Putting them on took a little doing but that could just be down to doing it for the first time. Getting the first side on took a while but I clearly learned something and the second side went a lot more smoothly (and look more pro). I've now been out with them a few times and it's been comfortable with an excellent grip. I feel like they would do well in the wet (either due to rain or sweat) and they seem pretty durable. The only downside is dirt does show up more easily on the red (and lighter colors) but a good scrub seems to do the trick.
I've been a mechanic for decades, I already have several Unior, Pedros and Park chain tools and I wanted to try this one to see what it was like since the price was so good. It's fantastic, I'd totally use this as a shop or home tool any day. Plus it stores extra bits in the handle as well. Park should take notes on how to build and price their tools in comparison with this tool.
I bought the 132mm width version over 2 yrs ago of this and figured I have enough use on it now to offer my thoughts. Initially I loved it. It's shape is similar to a couple other popular saddles and I had never owned PRO saddles prior.....so decided to give er a try as dimensions looked good for me. I'm 180lbs, just over 6' tall and ride pretty competitively. The saddle has a descent amount of rail length for adjustment, is lightweight, and the shell has a bit of give in the center area which I like. The contour on the rear and the narrower mid-section (Compared to some 143mm saddles) doesn't cause pain or leg numbness like I've experienced with other saddles in that 135-142mm range. So I love the shape and overall design.
Where I dock some points on this saddle is how the shell attaches to the rails. After about 3-4 mths use, I started noticing this a rattle sound would occur when I stood up on the bike. The rattling/vibrating is coming from the shell rattling on the rails. Particularly in the nose area. You can also notice it by tapping the top of saddle. It's not much movement, but it's irritating when riding in a group or with someone and your standing up climbing and saddle is making noises. I've also owned a couple Stealth Curved saddles and every one of those saddles also has similar issues. I may try to resolve it on my own but either way, it shouldn't be occurring IMO. Otherwise, it's a nice performance saddle that fits me well and can ride for several hrs.
Another great bar tape by PRO, I was using the Control version of their tape and only removed it because I changed out my brake cables. This is slightly more difficult to wrap than the Control but still one of the easiest that I've used - good stretch and the silicone backing just works. The tape really is very comfortable and grippy, it has quickly become one of my favorites and spending more time in the drops has become a pleasure (for my hands anyway). I've only had it on for a couple of rides so I can't comment on durability but given the texture I don't expect it to last as long as the Control (that stuff doesn't seem to degrade at all) but I like the feel better and it doesn't cost much so if I only get a year out of it I won't complain.
