Saddle Padding

Designed for Long Rides, Built for Comfort

The SQlab saddle pad concept was developed to minimize pressure on sensitive areas during long bike rides, thus promoting the health and comfort of the rider. The idea behind it is to achieve optimal pressure distribution through targeted padding that takes into account the sinking in of the sit bones and minimizes the compression of blood vessels and nerve tracts.

Firm padding isn’t soft — it's essential. It ensures that the rider’s weight is correctly supported by the sit bones, relieving delicate areas like the perineum and promoting stable blood flow and nerve function.

The padding of SQlab saddles is designed to provide a defined sitting position in which the sit bones do not sink in deeply. This firm padding is crucial to ensure even pressure distribution on the sit bones, which in turn minimizes the strain on the sensitive nerves and blood vessels in the perineal area.

Softer padding may seem comfortable in the short term, but it is often not suitable for longer rides. With soft saddles, the sit bones sink in, which leads to uneven pressure distribution and can cause numbness or pain in the genital area. SQlab padding, on the other hand, ensures that the sit bones rest firmly on the saddle surface, effectively preventing pressure pain and circulatory disorders.

In addition, the firm structure allows the saddle to better support the rider's movements and at the same time provides a more stable base for long rides. This feature helps to prevent excessive muscle strain, which significantly improves endurance and riding comfort. So, firm padding is not just a matter of comfort, but an essential prerequisite for ensuring a healthy and performance-enhancing sitting position.

This well-thought-out combination of pressure distribution, padding and ergonomics allows us to create saddles that are optimized for long rides without the rider having to compromise on comfort.

SQlab regularly carries out pressure measurements and ergonomic tests to confirm the effectiveness of its concepts. Studies show that the right saddle can significantly reduce pressure in the perineal area, thus preventing problems such as numbness or circulatory disorders. The pressure tests and measurements showed that, compared to conventional saddles, the SQlab step saddle significantly shifts the pressure load onto the sit bones and at the same time relieves the genital area.

In summary, the SQlab saddle cushion concept combines medical knowledge with ergonomic research to offer a long-term solution for cyclists who want to improve their performance without sacrificing comfort.