The Flux is a cheap-and-cheerful classic that’s been a favourite of many riders for years. It’s a saddle we felt at home on straight away. The multi-density foam padding is comfy without being excessively spongy, and the shape is concave in profile but slightly arched across the top. As a result, we had no problems with pressure points or sore spots, and good comfort on mellower trails or in a fairly upright position. We did find the nose rather lumpy when leant forward climbing, though. There’s not much of a channel either, which doesn’t do your personal plumbing many favours on long or bumpy rides, though the good padding means this isn’t the end of the world. We tried tilting the nose down to improve comfort on steep climbs, but then the rear sticks up too much.
Weight 271g
Price $45