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SQlab 611 active TiTube saddle


By far the longest in the test, the Active MTB allows plenty of real estate to move around on–something that might come in handy for some riders on longer slogs. The Active MTB also incorporates a very aggressive down step from back to front, which is meant to relieve pressure as well as provide a sort of buttress to push against on steep climbs.

At first, I found the step-down awkward and had a difficult time settling into a comfortable spot, but after some time I grew to really like the feel and added pressure relief the step-down provided. In addition to the step-down, the tail sways side to side a bit in order to follow the rocking of the hips while pedaling. I’m not sure how much this added to the overall comfort, but it was detectable. Most importantly, this flex didn’t make any noise. Its long length can make it tough to maneuver the bike around underneath you, so I’d recommend this saddle for riders who would rather go out on all-day epics than launch their nearest road gap. The Active MTB is available in 130, 140 and 150 millimeter widths.

PRICE 189$



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