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Race Face AEffect saddle


If you’re a fan of the love-or-hate shape of the fi’zi:k Gobi, you may get on with this similarly rounded offering from Race Face. We didn’t, though. It’s barrel-shaped, with no pressure-relief channel or even softer foam in the central part. This puts a lot of pressure onto your personal plumbing. To our main tester, it felt a bit like sitting astride a railing, but then again, so does the Gobi, and there are those who swear by that. The AEffect was the only seat here that caused him numbness and discomfort within just a short ride. It feels relatively good when climbing steep pitches, though, thanks to the broad, flat nose and generous padding. The ribbed upper grips well in the wet, and it’s pretty easy to clean. If you can get on with that barrel shape, it could be worth considering.

Weight 235g

Price $97
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