Selle Royal launches new eBike specific ‘ON’ saddle range

Selle Royal has announced the launch of its new ON saddle range in response to the changing ergonomics of e-biking, offering eBike-specific saddles designs across Athletic, Moderate and Relaxed riding positions.

The first saddle created with 3 options to suit the ergonomics of different eBike riding positions, the ON range is the latest result of Selle Royal’s comprehensive studies of eBike users, in collaboration with the world-leading designers of BMW Group subsidiary, Designworks.

The ON saddle has been designed to overcome the specific challenges of riding and handling modern eBikes. An evolution of Selle Royal’s award-winning eZone saddle, ON is designed to offer eBike riders optimal comfort and mobility, whatever their preferred type of riding or terrain. Likewise, the saddle design has been formulated to suit any eBike the rider chooses.

Roberto Bucci, Brand Manager, Selle Royal, said: “There is no such a thing as a typical e-bike, let alone a typical e-bike rider. It’s now possible to choose from a range of e-bikes just as broad as non-electric bikes, encompassing urban, cargo and hybrid bikes through to trekking and mountain bikes. Whereas eZone was only available in the Moderate riding position favoured by urban e-bike riders, the development of ON is Selle Royal’s response to the explosion of choice in the e-bike landscape. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy riding their e-bike in comfort, whatever their sitting position.”

The 3 models are designed to suit riders who choose Athletic (for cyclists who sit on the saddle at 45 degrees), Moderate (60 degrees) or Relaxed (90 degrees, or upright) riding positions, with a host of features incorporated to help riders feel safe and in control of their eBike at all times:

• E-Fit design – encompassing an innovative wave-shaped design to help e-bike riders find the correct riding position; an elevated rear section prevents riders from sliding backward when shifting between power modes; and unique flexible sides increase rider stability and help to facilitate pedalling.
• E-Grip – an integrated, soft touch handle that makes manoeuvring a heavy e-bike on foot easy, comfortable and safe.
• Royalgel™ – durable and versatile, Selle Royal’s patented technology absorbs pressure and distributes it across the saddle surface, ensuring support and comfort whether taking on long-distance rides or simply waiting in traffic.
• Royal Vacuum – patented Selle Royal technology fully seals the saddle from water ingress, even when exposed to severe wet weather.
• Integrated Clip System – for easy attachment of Selle Royal saddle accessories.

Selle Royal, distributed by Extra UK, announced in January of this year that the Selle Royal Group, which also owns the Brooks England and Crankbrothers brands, and makes accessories and components for other bicycle industry brands, aimed to list on the Milan Stock Exchange.