SPANK INDUSTRIES
BUYER'S GUIDE SADDLES
We make MTB saddles for mountain bikers. That's it. You will find many saddle brands on the market, offering over 50 different saddle fits and more. At SPANK, we decided to ease the selection process for those of you who just want a comfortable and durable saddle designed for mountain biking.
THE HUMAN FACTOR
When developing the new line of SPANK Human Factor saddles, we had the primary goal to offer 4 variations, which may share certain aesthetics, but suit very different rider types and styles.
DESIGN FROM THE BASE UP
1 - REINFORCED EDGES
Reinforced edges at the areas that suffer the most risk of impact, and then for your comfort, the rear where we wanted to offer you less flex and more support.
2 - PRESSURE ZONE CONTOURS
Pressure zone contours allow for extra padding in the sit-bone and pelvic bone areas.
3 - FLEX POINTS & ADAPTIVE EDGES
Saddle base contours have been designed to provide specific flex points & adaptive edges in the areas of the saddle where we want you to benefit from an adaptive feel, rather than an unforgiving hard edge.
4 - REAR TIRE CLEARANCE
Rear tire clearance is maximized without the need for large cutouts or a swallow tail. Rails have unique bends and mounting locations and are constructed of tough, hollow chromoly, balancing ultimate strength and light weight.
5 - LOW FRICTION SKIN
Low friction skin contributes to the overall comfort and pedaling efficiency, while anti-slip textures in the sit bone areas ensure security and confidence in all types of weather. SPIKE 160 and OOZY 280 saddles also feature abrasion resistant material over impact zones to reduce damage from crashes.
6 - RELIEF CHANNELS
SPIKE and OOZY saddles feature anatomic recesses in the rider’s perineum area, which relieve pressure on sensitive arteries and nerves, reducing numbness and discomfort during long days on the trail.