WTB is proud to announce the introduction of three innovative saddle designs that will further advance the brand’s mission of creating the most state-of-the-art saddles on the market. All new saddles feature WTB’s Fusion Form technology, allowing engineers to fine-tune the base of each specific model to create a flex profile that balances comfort, support and durability to match the intended use of each individual saddle.
Solano: Performance Meets Comfort
The Solano is a high-performance saddle designed for riders who demand superior comfort and support on medium to long rides. Engineered with advanced features and premium materials, the Solano Saddle is built to keep you comfortable and composed, even during the most demanding of efforts.
The Solano Saddle is best suited to riders who push hard on the pedals while maintaining a consistent seated position. Too much padding can often leave these riders feeling unsupported on longer rides, so the firm Fusion Form base and enhanced padding found on both the Solano and Solano SL combine to deliver isolated support for the sit bones while reducing perineal and frontal pressure.
The Solano features 4 mm of additional padding under the sit bones, compared to the Solano SL, and 2 mm thicker padding in the middle and nose, providing increased comfort for longer rides—even for those who prefer to ride without a chamois. The short length, low-profile padding, and rounded tail also allow riders to move freely when out of the saddle, making the Solano the perfect blend of comfort and versatility. Offered in medium or wide widths.
Solano SL: Minimal Padding, Maximum Support
Next, we have the Solano SL – a saddle designed for riders demanding supreme comfort during shorter, more intense rides. Pushing hard on the pedals while staying seated puts less weight through the rider’s sit bones, so less padding is needed to achieve optimal comfort. It’s for this reason that the Solano SL features thinner padding than the Solano, resulting in an overall lighter saddle with a slimmer profile.
Much like the Solano, the Solano SL features a flatter profile, making it a great option for riders who tend to rotate their pelvis under high pedalling loads. Its firmer Fusion Form base and thinner padding isolates support to the sit bones, reducing unwanted perineal and frontal pressure.
The Solano SL delivers unmatched support and freedom of movement, making it the ideal companion for dynamic cycling adventures.
Rocket: Long Lasting Comfort and Support
The all-new Rocket saddle is designed to deliver unparalleled comfort and support for mountain bikers seeking peak performance on long rides. Engineered with innovative features and crafted from premium materials, the Rocket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand durability, functionality, and long-lasting comfort.
The side profile of the Rocket reveals a generous curvature from tip to tail, designed to cradle riders who like to stay planted in the saddle – especially when the trail points uphill. The Rocket’s climbing support is further increased by the discreet Backstop feature. A hidden ramp built into the tail of the saddle, providing a supportive surface to brace against during the steepest of climbs.
Under the base and to the rear, the Rocket also features an integrated handle to make lifting heavy bikes onto racks or over obstacles as smooth and effortless as possible. The concealed handle, supportive Backstop, and rounded tail make the Rocket saddle a great choice for MTB and e-MTB riders alike, providing plentiful comfort and control in the most demanding terrain.
Availability
All WTB saddles are priced according to their rail materials. Available saddle rail material options vary depending on the saddle, but MSRP remains the same for each rail material. MSRP is $49.95/€49.90/£50.00 for steel, $95.95/€94.90/£95.00 for cromoly, $109.95/€109.00/£110.00 for stainless, $119.95/€119.00/£120.00 for titanium and $209.95/€209.00/£210.00 for carbon. All three saddles are available at WTB.com and dealers across Europe and North America.
About WTB
Founded in 1982, WTB was formed in Marin county, the birthplace of mountain biking, to design better bicycle products. Renowned for saddles, tires, rims and grips, this rider-driven company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible through an unrelenting spirit of innovation and passion for two-wheeled adventure.
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