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Review on ๐Ÿ”’ SeatyLock Hybrid Saddle Bike Lock - 2 in 1 Locking Bike Seat & Anti-Theft Guard" by Jerimiah Augustine

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good concept, mediocre (at best) execution

Good idea but the execution could use some work. I like the idea of always having a lock with the bike, plus not having to worry about locking up the seat (since the seat is the lock). There are no directions with this, but it isn't difficult to figure out. I installed mine on a Thudbuster seat post, hoping to use the locking seat to secure the front wheel; I also use an Abus Granite-X plus 6500 to lock the bike to a stationary object.As was stated in a previous review, the seat is kind of wobbly when riding due to play in the locking bars and rivets. It does not provide a stable seating platform. In addition to being wobbly, the seat also is not very comfortable. On the Thudbuster, the seat mount rails on the seat's mounting cradle do not fit exactly into the rail cradle on the Thudbuster, unlike the previous seat. I can tighten everything down, but the seat mount rails are slightly wider than standard.To this point I am not pleased with this and probably would not purchase again or recommend it again. I will have to try it on some other seat posts to see if it will mount better and be more stable. I really do not want to give up the cushioning that the Thudbuster provides, but I also would like to have the simplicity of having the lock integrated into the seat. I have given this two stars, but would probably give it 1 1/2 stars if that option were available. As was also mentioned in a previous post, you have to destroy th packaging to get the seat out, so you really cannot repackage it to send it back.

Pros
  • โ€Ž2.87 Pounds
Cons
  • The locking mechanism may create discomfort while riding