The secret Tour-winning saddles of German biomechanics & bike fitting experts GebioMized just got much more affordable with new CrMo rail options for 3 of their core ergo shapes. Plus, their time-trial-specific Stride TT saddle adds a new Extra Soft version for lighter or even more sensitive riders. Together that means more cyclists can benefit from their well-thought-out, real pressure optimized saddle designs…
GebioMized CrMo top ergonomic saddles, more affordable
It’s been six years since I had a pressure-map saddle fit analysis to refine my position on the bike and join GebioMized’s not-so-secret Secret Saddle Club. The same that helped Team Sky, then Ineos racers get their best, most comfortable saddle fits. But those many years later, and these GebioMized ergonomic Area & Sleak saddles are still two of our go-tos, even in an era of custom 3D-printed saddles like the Posedla 3.0 & Fizik One-to-One (which uses GebioMized pressure-mapping to create your custom saddle).
Until now, all GebioMized saddles featured the same composite shells and titanium rails. No other options. But now for the first time, the GebioMized Area, Sleek & Stride are each more accessible than ever at just 99.90€ in CrMo chromoly-railed versions.
GebioMized explains that listening to the needs of cyclists is already their core principle. Hence, their focus on real pressure measurements to optimize rider comfort and performance.
And unsurprisingly, riders wanted that same fit and feel at a lower price.
What’s New and What’s Available in CrMo?
So GebioMized took their popular ergo cutout version of their three core saddles, and swapped in CrMo chromoly steel rails instead of their standard tubular ti rails. And they changed from their standard carbon-reinforced nylon shell to a more affordable nylon base. The result is likely ~40-50g extra weight (GebioMized hasn’t shared official CrMo weights yet), but almost a 50% price reduction.
The new 7mm round chromoly rails are on offer in 5 saddles in the end – all with the same 99.90€ pricetag.
Two widths of the Area 145mm & 155mm wide, two widths of the Sleak 135mm & 145mm, and the single 145mm wide Stride Road.
All five are Cut-Out Soft versions, meaning large ergonomic pressure relief central cutouts. And all feature GebioMized’s Soft ‘comfort-oriented’ padding optimized for long-distance riding for road, gravel & mountain biking.
GebioMized calls is “The same design DNA – developed to make our saddle range available to even more riders“.
At the same time, GebioMized made another important update based on riders asking, “Do you also offer the Stride TT saddle with an even softer foam than the soft version?” That answer is now, yes.
Originally developed exclusively for TT & Triathlon racing, the Strive already had the most options in the GebioMized range. Now the TT version adds a third PU foam density option – Extra Soft.
“The new Stride Extra Soft was designed especially for lighter or more sensitive riders who benefit from additional cushioning and even greater pressure relief. By helping to further reduce pressure hotspots, it offers enhanced comfort without compromising performance.“
The new GebioMized Stride Extra Soft sells for the same 229€ as the Soft & Neutral versions, with their standard carbon-reinforced nylon shell and titanium rails.