Saddle

New ‘Opal White’ capsule collection adds the look of luxury to Selle Italia’s elite-level SLR saddles

By combining the comfort and performance of Selle Italia’s renowned SLR saddle technology with the iridescence of an opal-inspired finish, we have early contenders for the most sophisticated gear of the year

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 11:52
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Fizik brings back the Arione… but did it ever go away?

Still nearly a foot long, the Arione is reworked with modern materials – including models with 3D-printed padding – with prices from £99.99

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 16:59
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Bottom brackets with no brackets, clipping into clipless pedals, and saddles held up by seatposts: the mysterious world of bike part naming

When is a screw not a screw? When it's on a bike, where it's often referred to as a bolt, of course... let the pedant's revolt begin!

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 14:14
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Brooks digs up “forgotten” leather, and turns it into limited run of £330 “exceedingly rare and unrepeatable” saddles

A factory clear-out has led to a limited run of colourful Brooks saddles, but the Unearthed range is nearly double the price of the standard Brooks seats

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 14:43
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This mad-looking moving bike saddle has raised £130,000 on Kickstarter and claims to reduce pressure by 80%, plus Met’s new helmets aren’t white, they’re “absolute white”

It's a bumper edition of Tech of the Week, including the "world's first moving split seat-saddle" as well as new stuff from EF Pro Cycling, Knog, Frog Bikes, Assos, MAAP, Met, Gobik and more

Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00
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Could this novel take on the bike seat really improve your cycling comfort? A first ride (and a pressure mapping test) on the bizarre-looking Mornera ONE

Liam takes an eccentric-looking saddle for a spin

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 16:32
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A pro bike fitter’s top 10 cycling products to make you faster and more comfortable on the bike (and one of them is free)

Starting with a budget of £0, all of these tweaks could change your cycling for the better

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 13:46
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Cycling Health Q&A: Prostate problems – time to talk about men’s health

Consultant urological surgeon Christian Brown explains the effect that cycling can have on prostate disorders and how they can be managed, while debunking the links between cycling and prostate cancer

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 16:51
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How to avoid saddle pain and get comfortable on the bike — top tips for more pleasant pedalling, and why your seat itself might not be the problem

Suffering with a sore behind? Here's all the in-depth advice you need from the experts to help diagnose and solve your saddle issues, and make your riding a lot more comfortable

Thu, May 23, 2024 16:00
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