The almost flat, super-sleek Syncros XR1.0 SL has proven deceptively comfy on longer rides. Thanks to the shallow relief channel that runs along its centre, you don’t feel like you’re squishing your bits while pummelling the pedals during particularly long days in the saddle. There’s also enough give in the carbon base and the padding on top to prevent it feeling harsh when the trail gets bumpy. The microfabric cover doesn’t get overly slippery when wet but isn’t so tacky you’ll feel like you’re constantly catching your shorts either. Padding on the nose is sufficient rather than plentiful when you’re perched right forward on steep climbs but we were never there long enough for it to be an issue. Thanks to the lack of aggressive angles, we’ve had no short-snagging issues. At 167g it’s properly light but you’ll need to be a real weight weenie to stomach the price.
Price $300