CARBON-RAILED SADDLES

Don’t let your saddle bum you out, man. Get yourself some cool black stuff below your butt…

VERDICT If it suits your style, the Shortfit could well be the saddle you’ve long been looking for. £179.99 zyrofisher.co.uk Surely every cyclist likes a little bit of bling on their bike and you don’t get much more bling (in an understated way!) than adding a set of carbon rails to your saddle. But, when it’s such a subtle upgrade what is all the fuss about? And can the cost really be justified? Well, in a word, yes, and the reason revolves around the fact that most of your weight is parked on the saddle. As you’ll know, carbon fibre is super light and strong, which is great news for bike parts, but it’s great at dampening vibrations, meaning that when it’s used in saddle construction, a more comfortable ride…

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Bikes Etc (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2019

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