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Fabric Line Titanium 142mm saddle


Fabric’s Line looks striking with its pronounced central channel. It feels good on the trail too, exerting almost no pressure in the central region. The padding is nice and cushy, though we did get a little bit of a pressure point on either edge of the channel. In profile, the shape is slightly concave. This means it feels secure and supportive when riding, especially in muddy conditions, where it holds you firmly in place. But when you’re hunched forwards on steep chin-on-stem climbs, the hard nose does stick up a little too much, causing some discomfort in the undercarriage area. The hard plastic tail isn’t the most forgiving if you crash, either. While the groove can get a bit clogged up with mud on filthy rides, the plastic hull is easy to clean. It’s available in two widths to suit different hips.

Weight 237g

Price $105
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