Charge Bikes Bucket Saddle

San Marco turbo knock off

I've always loved the San Marco turbo saddles. This is just a cheaper synthetic leather alternative. I'll take it!

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 06, 2013
Reviewed by: Jesse R., Oregon

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More padding than spoon

I bought this for my wife's FUJI to replace the stock seat it came with. I've ridden Spoons and recommended them to other friends who ride, but my wife wanted something with a bit more seat. This fit the bill perfectly. She's done a couple dozen 20-30 mile rides on this and is very happy. Bonus was that it came in pink

Pros: Comfortable
Inexpensive
Good color selection

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 19, 2013
Reviewed by: Ronald S., Texas

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Saddle looks good in the tan colour, appropriate for a retro re-build of a road bike. The sides drop down quite a bit, the saddle doesn't look aero or sleek, but has a distinct replica look. The material is perforated, the foam padding is comfortable without being to soft or sagging. Not a race saddle, but a good simple short to medium length urban saddle that looks retro.

Pros: Looks, decent construction for the price.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 22, 2012
Reviewed by: Wesley W., Washington

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Good price but cannot recommend

The saddle started creaking after a few weeks. I am expecting it will only get louder. Cheap saddle, unfortunately the build is shoddy as well. Not expecting much life out of this one.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: May 09, 2012
Reviewed by: Commuter

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I bought the orange saddle, it does not have the same synthetic leather cover as the others, it has a soft cloth that gets dirty fast. This saddle is also harder than the turbos. The good thing is that it can be reupholstered relatively easy.

Pros: Great Value
Style

Cons: Hard
The orange needs to be synthetic like the rest.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 03, 2011
Reviewed by: Jean B., Texas

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Beefy

Good saddle for the price. I'm happy with the comfort and strength overall. I actually also like that the underside plastic is bright red on the black one... look pretty sick.

Pros: Looks, price, comfort.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 15, 2011
Reviewed by: Adam Buente, Indiana

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The Bucket Rocks

Real Turbos are getting harder to find on ebay at a reasonable price. This is a pretty good substitute. The Bucket lacks the slight rise at the back, but otherwise is a dead ringer for the real thing. This is a much better value than the Selle Italia Turbo faux-leather re-issue.

Cons: The embroidery on the nose is good for nothing but chafing. Would be better with stitching on the rear and printed brand on the nose.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 11, 2011
Reviewed by: Scott, Virginia

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Good for the price

Got this for my retro single speed and wanted something classic but inexpensive. This saddle did the job.

Pros: Classic 80's Styling, no maintenance, comfortable, available in brown

Cons: "Embroidered Logo" isn't embroidered just stamped, underside is orange on the brown version

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 11, 2011
Reviewed by: Drew, Washington

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Great Saddle

I have gotten two of these saddles in the past year, They are very comfortable and durable. They are quite stylish, and vegan!

Pros: Turbo look at half the price

Cons: a little rigid before they are broken in.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 20, 2010
Reviewed by: John J., Ridgecrest, ca

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Nice synthetic leather cover. It feels confortable.

Pros: Don´t take a look under the saddle, it looks horrible.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: October 29, 2010
Reviewed by: Francisco A R., Texas

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Great economy saddle. As the description states the aesthetics are very reminiscent of the old "turbo" saddles. Installed on a bike along with some of the brown Charge Bar-tape and it matches nicely.

Pros: Great design. Low price.

Cons: Material isn't that great, but that is expected in this price range. Overall a good buy.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 25, 2010
Reviewed by: Gerardo G., Texas

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