The OG trail saddle with some Italian flare
Trailmaster LTD
Richly oiled and embossed Italian leather.
The Trailmaster LTD features our unique top grain imported leather, richly oiled and embossed.
Building on the Trailmaster’s legacy, it features the same medium size platform and a rounded uninterrupted perimeter that is easy to get behind and move around without any sharp, snaggy edges. The heavy-stock leather adds a degree of firmness and an aspect of all-weather durability that is unmatched in standard leather tops. The LTD features medium/firm density foam with an extra thick nose for technical climbing and “body english”. A flat sitting area with a central relief promotes sitting on your bones. This saddle is mounted atop chromoly rails.
- Prefer a waterproof synthetic top to leather? View the Trailmaster DT.
key features
Not all saddles are created equal.
Saddle FAQ's
For "trail" riding, a good rule of thumb is level with the ground on a flat surface. In other words, horizontal.
Tipping the nose down can aid in comfort on steep climbs, however DJ and DH riders tend to lift the nose above the horizontal, for extra leg control.
Yes! We have a demo fleet of saddles available at Chromag HQ in Whistler.
In short, yes.
Leather saddles can be treated with surface conditioners. Check with your local hardware store, shoe maker or leather specialist for available products. Note that different conditioners can have different effects on the leather (IE. softening or discoloration). The user takes all responsibility for the results of any treatments applied to the saddle.
It’s important to know that the cover of a saddle is made of soft material and by that nature, it will start changing from the day you start using it.
Leather saddles are likely to go through more change than DT saddles.
You can read the full user guide here, but to avoid any kind of creaking, make sure the rails and the seatpost clamp are spotlessly clean!
If something is creaking, remove the saddle from the post and make sure the rails and clamps are clean. You'd be amazing what a bit of dirt can do.
As for the finish, any DT saddles don't really need any aftercare. However it's not a bad idea to treat any leather saddle with some high quality leather treatment from time to time (like you might use for leather gloves for example).