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Dynamic Sitting

SQlab Fahrradsattel Max ContactSQlab MaxContact®

Occurs when cycling riders constantly change positions on the saddle. A little change of the upper body posture, a slight change in angle of the pelvis, will change the contact points and alter weight distribution.

A city commuter may prefer an upright position for better visibility or a more sporting position in adverse weather conditions.

A good mountain bike rider has an active riding style. He or she will alter their body position according to the terrain. Their center of gravity moves forwards and backwards depending on whether ascending or descending. More safety and comfort with dynamic sitting.

 

More safety and comfort with dynamic sitting

The physical law for the calculation of pressure reads:

SQlab bicycle seat pressure force surface

In order to reduce the pressure caused by saddles to sensitive areas, one can either reduce the amount of weight pressing down on these parts or distribute the weight over a larger surface area.

SQlab’s MaxContact technology, combined with their step saddle design, does both.

The step saddle design takes much of the weight off the soft tissue and transmits it to the seat bones. SQlab’s MaxContact technology, with an optimal saddle nose design gives a maximum contact area while not inhibiting pedaling efficiency.

Comparison of Saddle Pressure

SQlab bike seat Comparison of Saddle Pressure

Saddle pressure measurements for a mountain bike rider in a sport riding position who is sitting forward on the saddle (as when climbing).

SQlab Fahrradsattel Druckmessbild

The strongly curved saddle nose offers good freedom of movement for pedaling but the small weight bearing surface increases pressure on the perineum.

SQlab Fahrradsattel Druckmessbild

The forward sitting position exacerbates the disadvantages of this type of construction; typically putting increased pressure on the area around the opening.

SQlab Fahrradsattel Druckmessbild

The positive effects of the step saddle design when a cyclist is riding uphill are lessened as he is in the forward sitting position. However, the flat nose of the SQ saddle provides a maximum contact area, greater than do competitive saddles thus, serving to reduce pressure on soft tissue areas to acceptable levels.

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