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Peaty’s brings ‘full serviceability’ to its new Monarch saddle

Replaceable rails should mean the end of creaky saddles

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 17:00

I tested the worst bike saddle ever, and it was even stranger than I expected

What happens if you fit an office chair to your bike? Time to get testing...

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 11:12

Selle Italia Opal White capsule collection

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

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

Prologo releases the Choice, its first “integrated road saddle” with concealed carbon rails priced at £430

Designed as a complete system with the rider and bike, the Choice is aimed at reducing aerodynamic drag and improving power transfer

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 12:30

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

The mysterious world of bike part naming Nov 2025

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

2025 Brooks Unearthed B17 leather saddle maroon

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

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