We’ve seen a lot of interesting bicycle saddle designs in recent months, and the Dpardo T2 Healthy Saddle is in a word unique. It is a horizontal bar that offers two main functions – it is designed to eliminate friction on the groin but also pressure on the perineum.
It certainly does seem based on the concept that less can be more!
[Via BikeRumor: Make your Butt happy with the Dpardo T Type Healthy Saddle]
We’ve seen a lot of interesting bike saddle designs, and lately it has been about changing the profile of the seat. This has included making seats with slots and even holes. The Shark saddle from Essax goes the opposite direction and adds a fin that riders will sit on.
The fin (as seen above) will apparently find a place. The company says this fin will help evenly spread a cyclist’s weight onto the sit bone. We’re not sure we want to be the ones to test it out – and we think we’ll wait to see what people have to say!
Kontact has been made… for cyclists. The Kontact saddle works on the theory that providing a flat surface to sit on actually prevents the center of the seat from pushing up in between the “sit bones,” which in turn causes increased pressure. Kontact claims by providing a flat surface there is more contact area that reduces the pressure. The company is so sure of its results that it is offering a 30 day 100 percent refund policy on saddles.
Camouflage was designed to help the wearer blend into the background. It was then used to disguise items and also help them stand out less. The new bike saddle from Astute probably won’t blend into the background – even if it is used with the recent camouflage cycling jerseys we’ve seen recently. The Camo Skylite VT is rather about style and this one certainly stands out.
The new saddle is now ready for U.S. distribution via Fairwheel Bikes. In addition to its striking colors it also features Astute’s SPAS (Shock Pad Absorber System) and carbon rides to provide a comfortable ride for those who truly go the distance.
Riding a bike shouldn’t be in a pain in the you know what, but for many it is just that literally. A cushier seat doesn’t always help, but the Mograw shock-absorbing saddle could and should do the trick. It takes the concept of a suspension seatpost but utilizes elastomer inserts that sit between the rails and the saddle. This can absorb those bumps in the road and make for a softer ride.
Designers Martin Moravcik and Slawek Gawlik are now looking to bring out the Mograw via an Indiegogo project. Video after the jump
The technology behind 3D printing continues to change the world of fitness equipment, and while we have seen development in the printing of various parts in the design stage, now Giant Bicycles is using 3D printing technology for the bike saddles.
However, at this point the selective laser sintering (SLS) is mostly being used to create full size prototypes rather than finished goods. But it does suggest that in the future you could always pick a saddle at a shop and have it printed while you wait.
[Via PDDNET: New Saddle for Giant Bicycles Uses 3D Printing Technology]
Winning an International Bicycle Design Competition Award is no small honor, so how are the designers of the MORGAW following up? By launching an Indiegogo project to bring the saddle to market. It promises real active comfort, as the materials allow light movement, making it more responsive to the rider’s body movement. Video after the jump
Bicycle saddle maker Fizik has added some new colors for this season, and it has us thinking someone listening to too much music from the 1980s. The Highlighter Collection features saddles with just a touch of fluorescent pink, green, orange and yellow. Fizik’s Versus, Gobi XM and Vesta saddles will be available in the new colors.
We know that a “seat clamp” is what holds the seat to the bike, but imagine if the seat/saddle can also be used as a bicycle lock? That’s the concept of the Saddle Lock, which was designed by Lee Sang Hwa, Kim Jin Ho and Yeo Min Gu. The idea here is to lock the rear wheel of the bicycle without needing additional locking accessories. Of course this doesn’t actually secure the bike to anything, but for those who need to grab a coffee or otherwise look to step away, the Saddle Lock can lock down the bike.
[Via UR Design: Saddle Lock]
A bike ride can often turn into a sprint to the finish, but going the distance for the long haul can be a pain in the – well, you know where. But to go the distance without the pain is what Dash Cycles is offering with its Strike 9 saddle that was recently revealed.
This road-bike seat offers a unique design with the promise to give the rider a full range of hip motion with zero perennial pressure. The shell and rails are also reportedly made of one piece so there is no bonding and no extra material, which means extra long rails while still being light weight.
The Strike 9 will dash to release next summer.
WTB packed several features into its new Volt saddle line of all-mountan saddles. The Volt saddle line was developed in collaboration with mountain bike pioneer Mark Slate, as well as WTBs team All Mountain Pro riders Mark Weir and Jason Moeschler. Continue reading WTB Rides Out with Volt Line of Saddles
Australian saddle maker Thrones has introduced a speedy looking cover design featuring red racing stripes on a white background. With the white/red/black colorway flooding the bicycle market today, this new design will certainly be a popular choice among riders seeking a flashy aftermarket saddle. Continue reading Name of Thrones: The Fastest Saddle in the West
If you’ve spent any time on the saddle you know that the chamois padding in your shorts, no matter how good, leave a little protection to be desired. While I’m waiting for the cycling season to begin, I had use for chamois cream over the winter.
I spent some time on my spinning bike in the off season, and even a few minutes on the stationary bike can add up to what feels like hours on the trail. I made spinning a little more comfortable with Udderly Smooth Chamois Cream. The cream is made with shea butter, and says it’s a greaseless formula. Continue reading Hands On: Udderly Smooth Chamois Cream