This was my second saddle (I have purchased 3 so far) after I got my first Basic Saddle from NT with my original gear set up. This saddle is a very nice improvement over the Basic Saddle specially the large back support, larger legs pads support and the soft "D" loops. No Noise whatsoever while climbing. That is nice! The durability is very nice so far. My saddle is two years old now and it does still looks like new even under regular weekly use. It is a little bit more difficult to transport than the Basic Saddle but it can be disassembled very easily and packed in a large Duffel bag. I have taken it across the USA so far and it works fine with no problems at the airport security. The price was very competitive at Sherrils.