{"title":"Saddles and Seatposts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good saddle means hours of enjoyable riding; it's arguably the most important upgrade for comfort, which means comfort has been baked in to the design principles for all our saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeticulously Sculptured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our saddles are scrutinised over and trail tested by the team (it's a tough job but someone has to do it...) to ensure they're held to the highest standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonder saddles support your hard bits rather than those soft bits, and the nose length is sculpted to help swift changeovers when riding on or out of the saddle. These principles mean we've found our saddles are good for all riders, no matter your gender, shape or size, we've got a saddle to suit you and your riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bike\/essential-bike-mainteance-and-repair-skills-for-bikepacking-and-cycle-touring\"\u003eEight essential trailside skills for bikepacking and cycle touring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bike\/multi-day-bikepacking-kit-list\"\u003eEssential Highland Trail 550 Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/be-tarpsmart\"\u003eHow to set up a tarp: 6 different ways explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/deeds\/rich-and-tom-seipp-pre-tour-divide-ride\"\u003eRich and Tom Seipp Pre-Tour Divide ride\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/apricot-cranberry-and-walnut-cereal-bars-recipe\"\u003eApricot, cranberry and walnut cereal bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/strathpuffer-24hr-mountain-bike-race-2019\"\u003eTackle the 24-Hour Strathpuffer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/spotlight\/guide-to-wild-camping\"\u003eThe ultimate guide to wild camping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sonder-abode-contoured-bike-saddle","title":"Sonder Abode","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh density foam padding over a plastic base provides comfort and longevity. A v-shaped split at the rear of the saddle allows flex as you are riding, increasing shock absorbancy and reducing pressure on the spot between your sit bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScooped up at the back with a slight rise towards the nose the longitudinal profile provides a cupped, craddled seating position, a timeless, proven design for distance on and off the road or climbing in the mountains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel rails give 50 mm of forward and back adjustment to help you find your sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Sonder bikes come with Abode fitted as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"closed","offers":[{"title":"138 \/ Black","offer_id":33111266394217,"sku":"BSALMABODE-138-BLK","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"158 \/ Black","offer_id":33023983255657,"sku":"BSALMABODE-158-BLK","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/products\/sonder-abode-138_348d3af0-2b1a-4a35-a85f-434206379210.jpg?v=1675197936"},{"product_id":"sonder-kura","title":"Sonder Kura","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdventure cycling is diverse; in the course of a single trip you can find km's of asphalt, traverse rutted grasslands, weave through thickly forest singletrack, climb loose gravel track or descend steep rocky trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is unlikely you are going to find a single saddle position for all of this terrain. With this in mind Kura has a flat longitudinal profile with a gentle lateral curvature to give an extended saddle area, allowing you to position yourself around the saddle as you move between road, downhill, and climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe honeycomb base reduces weight whilst still providing structure and support that adapts and flexes with your motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitanium rails giving 50 mm of forward and back adjustment to help you find your sweet spot. Titanium is more forgiving than steel so provides a little more comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly wider than our Adobe saddle, it may provide additional comfort for riders with wider sit bones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"open","offers":[{"title":"138","offer_id":31073071923305,"sku":"BSALMKURA-BLK","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/products\/sonder-kura_349a4636-c27d-4e03-8c39-09e0e47b65e8.jpg?v=1675199967"},{"product_id":"love-mud-silent-partner","title":"Love Mud Silent Partner","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome things you just can't do alone and one of these is holding your seat up while you ride. This little guy is an indispensible companion on every ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Partner quick release seat post clamp allows you to drop and rise your seatpost without the need to get out your hex key. A long arm provides great leverage so you can crank it up tight and release with ease. Silent Partner comes in a choice of 2 sizes to match your seatpost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: We recommend applying a small amount of grease to the nylon bush that the lever moves against, this will aid smooth operation and prolong the life of the clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"closed","offers":[{"title":"31.8mm","offer_id":31073072054377,"sku":"BSCLMFERIN-318","price":9.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"34.9mm","offer_id":31073072087145,"sku":"BSCLMFERIN-349","price":9.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/products\/BSCLMFERIN-01-love_mud_silent_partner.jpg?v=1583302319"},{"product_id":"sonder-seatpost","title":"Sonder Seatpost","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seatpost that is reliable and offers adjustability to help you find your ultimate riding position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonder Seatpost is all about adjustability. With a twist of your allen key the micro adjustment rail clamp allows the saddle angle to be fine tuned to your ideal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour saddle can be fitted with minimal faff thanks to a quick release action that allows the upper rail clamp to be released without removing the retaining bolt. The lower rail clamp is secured to the seat post which means that it will not fall in the mud when you are trying to fit your saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"open","offers":[{"title":"27.2mm \/ 400mm","offer_id":31073076445289,"sku":"BSPLMMEMBAR-272-400","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"27.2mm \/ 300mm","offer_id":42334924865641,"sku":"BSPLMMEMBAR-272-300","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"31.6mm \/ 400mm","offer_id":31073076478057,"sku":"BSPLMMEMBAR-318-400","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"31.6mm \/ 300mm","offer_id":40500969209961,"sku":"BSPLMMEMBAR-318-300","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/products\/membar-27.2_677fab5b-1213-4fa5-a54c-e37547dd1696.jpg?v=1675200767"},{"product_id":"brooks-b17-saddle","title":"Brooks B17 Saddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the UK, a tough 5mm thick leather top is stretched from a thin metal cantle plate at the rear, over the rails to the nose piece and secured by rivets. 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Should the hammock-like design of the saddle start to sag too much, the leather can be re-tensioned by tightening a bolt in the nose piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Admin","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ Black","offer_id":31443524517993,"sku":"BSABRB17-STD-BLK","price":134.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ Brown","offer_id":31443524550761,"sku":"BSABRB17-STD-BRN","price":134.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Carved \/ Black","offer_id":41891529588841,"sku":"BSABRB17-CRV-BLK","price":134.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/products\/BSABRB17-STD-BLK-01-brooks_b17_saddle_black_4e48e9f4-b4cf-490d-8160-5ed207ac37d2.jpg?v=1675200299"},{"product_id":"sonder-ingot-titanium-seat-post","title":"Sonder Ingot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lightweight titanium seat post is the ultimate accessory to complement your titanium frame or a simply an elegant weight saving upgrade from a standard aluminium post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 240 grams Ingot is a full 76 grams lighter than our aluminium Membar seatpost. Being titanium it benefits from this materials legendary strength and elasticity, smoothing out the long hours in the saddle whilst at the same time reducing the weight, its a win win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a twist of your allen key the micro adjustment rail clamp allows the saddle angle to be fine tuned to your ideal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight, shiny and titanium - what other reasons do you need?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*NOT compatible with the Exorail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"open","offers":[{"title":"27.2mm Inline","offer_id":31617241940073,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-272","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"27.2mm Layback","offer_id":32632201379945,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-272LB","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"31.6mm Inline","offer_id":31647756255337,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-318","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"31.6mm Layback","offer_id":31882961092713,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-318LB","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"31.6mm Inline [BB]","offer_id":32288615039081,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-318-BB","price":111.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"31.6mm Layback [BB]","offer_id":32288615792745,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-318LB-BB","price":111.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"27.2mm Layback [BB]","offer_id":40236491571305,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-272LB-BB","price":111.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"27.2mm Inline [BB]","offer_id":40872761491561,"sku":"BSPLMINGOT-272-BB","price":111.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1626\/1993\/files\/ingot-27.2-straight.jpg?v=1698830292"},{"product_id":"sonder-zone-cut-out-saddle","title":"Sonder Zone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zone is designed for maximum pedalling efficiency and comfort on longer rides, whether on road or off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromoly rails with suspension system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-out shape relieves pressure \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh density foam seat for comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve selected a flat saddle profile that’s long enough to allow for lots of micro-adjustments to your riding position over the course of a full day on the bike. The nose width allows you to move forward over the pedals on climbs and sprints, and a tapered back enables you to get behind the saddle easily for switchback descents or technical off-road sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve chosen a nylon fibre saddle base to provide a stiff and stable pedalling platform for a low overall weight. This base is connected to the chromoly rails using a patented suspension system that reduces road buzz and improves comfort without compromising on support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh density foam stays comfortable for longer, adding to the saddle’s supportive platform. 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