Get yourself a comfier, lighter, more suitable posterior perch
We’ve scoured the internet’s best retailers to come up with this round up of mountain bike saddle deals. Get a comfier, lighter, more suitable perch.
Read more: Best mountain bike saddles – six of the best MTB saddles out there
Mountain bike saddles have undergone something of a metamorphosis in recent years. Gone are the road cycling-inspired rounded rolling pin designs. Replacing them are a set a design cues that are wholeheartedly mountain bike specific. Broader and flatter of top. Raised kicktails. Shallower rails for increased dropper post compatibility. Less of a focus on light weight – or dubious comfort claims about rail material – and more focus on durability and toughness.
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Giant Liv Contact SL Womens was £69.99 now £34.99
“DCF saddle selection process – simple comprehensive visual results in 10 minutes or less showing exactly how a rider contacts the saddle and which shape is best. Strategically placed Particle Flow Technology. Vacuum formed strong durable high-quality microfiber cover. Lightweight foam fill. Composite base material. SST lightweight tubular metallic rails.”
Selle San Marco GND Dynamic MTB was £74.99 now £39.99
“Rail: Manganese. Shell: Carbon Fibre Reinforced + Core Zone. Padding: Biofoam. Cover: Microfeel. Shock absorbing technology. Saddle Profile: Full-Fit / Waved. Size: Narrow: 262 x 135mm. Wide 262 x 145mm / ID-Match Ref: S3 / L3. Weight: 217g / 222g.”
Specialized Phenom Comp was £90.00 now £69.99
“Patented Body Geometry Design is lab tested to assure blood flow to sensitive arteries. Carbon-reinforced shell with flexible Adaptive Edge technology adapts to your body for a custom fit and all-day comfort. Low friction panels on the nose and tail improve pedalling efficiency and mobility while moving on and off the saddle.”
Ergon SM Womens was £59.99 now £46.99
“Shell: Nylon Composite. Rails: CroMo. Cover: Microfibre. Padding: Orthopaedic Comfort Foam. Weight: 265g (S/M), 275g (M/L). Sizes: Small/Medium: 9-12cm Sit bone width, Medium/Large: 12-16cm Sit bone width.”
Fabric Scoop Flat Race was £69.99 now £49.00
“The Scoop Flat Race Saddle from Fabric is a mid width saddle that provides an efficient supportive platform for an aerodynamic, stretched position. It is the perfect balance of comfort, performance and simplicity. It is made using a 3 part construction which consists of a cover, a base and a rail.”
Ergon SFC3 Fitness Gel Comfort was £49.99 now £40.00
“The Ergon SFC3 Fitness Gel Comfort Saddle has been designed with Gel comfort pads in areas under the sit and pubic bones along with a relief channel to help prevent numbness in the genital and perineal region, completed with the Ergon branding to the back.”
Ergon SMC4 Series was £49.99 now £40.00
“The Ergon SMC4 Series Saddle has been designed with a 3D saddle shell that increases the space for the Orthopedic padding that provides optimal pressure distribution and large surface gel pads give a super comfortable feel. The easy care microfibre covering also features an anti friction coating for abrasion resistance, completed with the Ergon branding.”
Fabric Scoop Race Flag Shallow was £74.99 now £52.49
“The Ergon SMC4 Series Saddle has been designed with a 3D saddle shell that increases the space for the Orthopedic padding that provides optimal pressure distribution and large surface gel pads give a super comfortable feel. The easy care microfibre covering also features an anti friction coating for abrasion resistance, completed with the Ergon branding.”
Fabric Line S Race Flat was £79.99 now £60.00
“Introducing the Fabric Line S Race Flat Saddle that offers excellent comfort for all day performance. S is for short, stable and supportive. S is for straights, switchbacks and smashing your favourite segments. S is for riding from sunrise to sunset. S is for the love of spending all-day finding new roads. The new Line-S has been made for long, fast days in the saddle.”
Race Face AEffect was £64.96 now £49.99
“The lightweight, versatile saddle, uses superlight foam and ti-alloy rails to keep the weight low, whilst ensuring maximum comfort and durability. The low profile shape allows for snag-free riding, whilst using the blunt edged nose capitalizes on usable climbing area for when things start to point upwards.”
Ergon SM Pro was £100.00 now £79.99
“With the assistance of the latest scientific studies and intensive prototyping Ergon‘s interdisciplinary development team – consisting of sports scientists, industrial designers, engineers and test riders – have come up with a new generation of pressure-relief men’s saddles.”
Deals don’t last forever
The intrinsic nature of sales is that they don’t last forever. They are on for a limited time; either the stock sells out and there’s none left, or the price goes back up again once the sales promotion is over. In other words, check the date when this story was published (see top of page, publication dates is listed next to the author name) to see when these deals were announced and act fast.