I've used the original design for over a year with a few different saddle and post combos including carbon to aluminum rails and this has always been reliable. There was a great sale recently and I bought the Tropical Feather and I fell in love with the design and the added color to my bike. It disappeared yesterday on about the 5th ride it's been used.
This was a big surprise because I had this mounted correctly and it was bomber tight. There were some strong cross winds that must be responsible.
Now I really want another Tropical Feather for my bike, but I wonder if that wasn't part of the problem as the feel of it wasn't completely the same. I may decide to stick with the basic design since that has proven 100% reliable so far. No, I have to try one my Tropical Feather first to see if that was a fluke it really adds a nice touch! Darn it that it's gone already! Feathers are made to be lost so it is fitting.
I have several of these ...and some I actually purchased. But, I also find them on the road and the bike path. They work well for a small fender, but not as well as a standard fender will and these do nothing for anyone riding behind you. I've never lost one, but clearly people have had issues mounting them to their saddles or I wouldn't have one for every bike in my fleet! I have a few different vintages of these so the ones for sale here have a flip in the fold vs the older wing tabs, but I've found both versions on the ground. I love the one I purchased and the 3 other I've found. They really aren't that complicated to install.
Works as described, tucks under seat so if you have a saddle bag it will get wet/dirty, lock tip works ok but I also secure with tape.
Would not fit saddle kept falling off. Had to ride back to find it once. Finally stuck it in my jersey pocket. Supposed to fit any saddle. I have a Brooks c15 saddle. I read this particular fender was designed for Brooks saddles. Would not recommend unless you can try it on at the bike shop to see if it fits before buying.
Must have for any cycling endeavors, yeah get one and share the great clean backside ??
I think this on flew off my bike after 15 minutes. I guess I need to be smarter than the ass saver.
I have had two of these. Neither lasted more than a couple of miles.
Great idea but there are so many variables that contribute to if this will work on your bike it is kinda hit and miss. First of all, they don't hold up in really really cold weather. They break. I had one on a fat bike and I pitched it in the snow. The bike flopped over, and the fender complete shattered. Packed it home and tossed it.
Secondly these things really depend upon your saddle. The rails the width of the rails, the thickness. I typically have to cut a small notch in the fender so it will stay put. Otherwise it can and will just fall off. If you sharpie your cut marks and use zip ties you can get them to stay put. Cu
A little tuff getting it secured under the rails of my seat. The size is so small, yet it works perfectly for all but the deepest ponds. Very aero too. Love it!
This device is easy to slip on and off or carry in a jersey pocket if rain is threatening. It is not a full coverage fender but keeps your shorts and jersey from absorbing road spray. It weighs next to nothing, and avoiding a waterlogged chamois is well worth the price.
easy to use and store.
A ass savers for sure !! lost my old one to wind. Gen. 4 front tap, is a improve and update from the previous ones.
easy to use, stored anywhere.
This seems like such a great idea. Maybe too good to be true.
Well, I purchased the ass saver and gave it a shot. But during my first ride with the ass saver I lost the fender.
I suspect that the fender secures more strongly to certain bikes over others.
I would suggest looking to a slightly more expensive fender which securely attaches to the seat post.
Just to describe the ride I was on. I was on a training ride on a bike path on a fairly windy day. So I suspect my speed and crosswinds were too much for the ass saver.
It needs a more realistic system to install it without loosing the product down the road.
This product won't keep you 100% dry, as full fenders would, but that's not the purpose of it. It's an ass-saver for a reason. Construction seems sturdy. It doesn't take up much room as it can fold under your seat when not in use.
I think this on flew off my bike after 15 minutes. I guess I need to be smarter than the ass saver.
I do a charity ride, Ride For Missing Children in upstate N.Y. It involves many training rides in all diff weather conditions . This product is perfect to put in my jersey to have when it starts to rain.
Unlike some other riders, I love the Ass Saver! It's lightweight, easy to put on, easy to carry. And cheap. It does a decent job of keeping your rear dry, and saves you the hassle of putting on full fenders. Your riding mates might get sprayed if they ride too close, but they'll figure it out.
This thing works great!!! It keeps the spray and mud from your rear tire off of your butt and back. It's super light and is easy to install. I put it on when the streets are wet or I know it's going to rain.
