WTB Rocket Ti Fusion Form Saddle Review

Saddles, like many other components, have gone specialized as of late. WTB boasts that the Rocket Fusion Form Saddle is made for enduro or e-bikes. While I’m not 100% sure how this saddle caters to just those types of riders, I put on my enduro rider hat and gave it a go.

WTB Rocket Titanium Fusion Form Saddle Features:

• Thick padding and a curved profile tip-to-tail
• Fusion Form base with fine-tuned flex profiles
• The “Backstop” cradles your backside
• Hidden handle to easily grab your bike
• Comfort Zone and Love Channel to keep blood flowing
• Dimensions: 145x260mm
• Medium width (110-125mm sit bone range)
• Weight: 254g (stated)
• MSRP: $119.95

A rocket perch

With a variety of new, 2025 WTB saddles at my disposal, the first one on test is the Rocket Titanium Fusion Form Saddle. Again, it’s aimed at enduro or e-bike riders (which I’m neither), but I took it out on the Pivot Trailcat SL for a few months of testing. Installation is a breeze and the 70mm of rail length allows for ample fore/aft placement. The hollow titanium rails drop the weight by a few grams, but also offer the goodness and comfort of the wonder material. Installed on a Fox Transfer Factory dropper post, it was easy to get it situated for my proper reach and 0-degree placement.

With some long climbs, extended gravel approaches and a bunch of rolling XC terrain at my disposal, I spent a fair amount of time on the Rocket. My initial impression was that the smooth microfiber cover may have been too smooth. A smooth cover does allow for snag-free fore-and-aft movement in the saddle, but for me, it meant I was fishing for the sweet spot until my chamois was a little saturated from sweat.

I became accustomed to the smooth cover and it became less slippery over time, but definitely improved mid-ride as a sweaty chamois afforded just a touch of grip. All said, the Rocket is easy to wiggle around on as needed. I can shift forward on technical pitches and aft when the terrain got chunky. Mid-ride, it’s easy to plop back in place and pedal on.

WTB says the Rocket Fusion Form features thick padding for the longest rides. The saddle’s shape allows me to settle into it and pedal on for days. No matter the climb’s length or steepness, I can easily just sit and spin onboard the Rocket. Without question, the Backstop design supports my backside and allows me to maintain proper positioning.

I never experienced any discomfort, chafing or numbness riding the Rocket. Thanks to the Comfort Zone and Love Channel, my sensitive bits remained healthy and comfortable while wearing a variety of bib shorts (Velocio LUXE, Le Col Pro and PEARL iZUMi Expedition PRO). As always, saddles are very personal items, but this one has an agreeable shape and relief channels that should prove to add comfort to a variety of riders and their nuanced physiology. Your mileage may vary, but this is a pretty safe bet with a fairly straightforward design.

At 254 grams, the Rocket is admirably lightweight. It’s not ultralight, but sits on the lower end of comparable saddles. And, that nifty handle on the underside is awesome. I appreciate having a grabbing spot to hold onto the bike or load it up on the wall or bike rack.

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