The Binary is impressively light for the price but we found the comfort to be so-so. Thanks to the broad central channel, we suffered no pain or numbness in the personal plumbing department. The shape is nice and neutral, so you can move around easily on technical climbs and it stays out of the way when riding wild descents. With padding that’s on the harder side, the saddle feels a little stiff when putting out a lot of miles on rougher terrain or riding sans chamois. We found that the shape puts a lot of pressure on a fairly narrow section of the glutes and sit bones, which became uncomfortable after a while. The fairly narrow and hard nose is more uncomfortable than most on steep scrambles too. We found this perch works best with a good quality, well-padded chamois.
Weight 206g
Price $75
