Mountain Bike Seat Black Friday: enduro, XC, DH discounts
The mountain bike saddles from Black Friday are gathered on this page, from cross-country to freeride and electric mountain biking, with many on sale. At Vélo-Store, these discounts on saddles aren’t just for Friday: they apply all through November. Before comparing two prices, check the width that suits your hips, the material of the rails, and the mounting of your post: a good deal is first and foremost a saddle that fits you.
Mountain Bike Saddle in Black Friday: Width, Rails, and Attachment
A saddle is primarily chosen for your pelvis and your bike, and then for the offer. Three points help avoid unpleasant surprises:
- Width: refer to one that already suits you, or measure the spacing of your sit bones and follow the brand's chart;
- Rails: sturdy steel or chromoly, lighter titanium or stainless steel, carbon which is even lighter but often oval, so check with your seat post's clamp;
- Attachment: the Sidetrack from Deity uses a unique rail to the I-Beam standard, the Frisco has a through bolt in the Pivotal format, and each requires a compatible post.
The shapes of saddles by use and adjustment are detailed on the mountain bike saddles page, which is viewable all year round.
Saddle on Promotion: the full name sets the version
At WTB, the name combines the model, rail material, and width: Silverado Carbon Narrow, Silverado Chromoly Medium, SL8 Titanium Wide. At Ergon, it indicates the type of riding then the finish, from SM Enduro Comp to SM Enduro Pro Titanium. ISM specifies dimensions, such as 255 x 135 on the PM 2.0. A discount should thus only be judged by an identical full name: the struck-through price of a Silverado with carbon rails does not inform about the Chromoly version, and a different width changes the product. Check the difference between the struck-through price and the displayed price on the version that suits you, not on the most discounted one.
Downhill, Enduro, Electric Mountain Bike: Different Saddles
Freeride and slopestyle saddles, like the signatures of Reverse or the Overture from Chromag, are thin and reinforced, designed to be held tight between the legs rather than for sitting. For enduro or electric mountain biking, Ergon offers distinct models, SM Enduro and SM E-Mountain, rather than a single saddle. The page also includes leisure saddles, children’s saddles, and a kids’ saddle and handlebar kit Shotgun: their designation indicates it.
Seat Post and Other Saddles from Black Friday
Changing your saddle is a chance to look at the mountain bike seat posts from Black Friday, whether telescopic or fixed. For a city or road bike, check out the city bike saddles and the road saddles in the promotion. Outside the event, end-of-line saddles go through clearance, and those that have just arrived are listed under new arrivals.
WTB, Ergon, Reverse and Other Brands
WTB offers most of its saddles, Silverado, SL8, Koda or Solano, in various widths and rail materials, allowing you to keep a consistent shape while changing the weight.
Selle San Marco, an Italian saddle maker, offers the Shortfit Allroad, a short version of its Allroad family, and the Ground Shield in Dynamic or Carbon FX versions.
ISM, conceived in Florida by Steve Toll, has removed the tip of the nose in favor of two front arms: the saddle therefore adjusts further back than a classic saddle.
Ergon, a brand of RTI Sports in Koblenz, Germany, names its mountain bike saddles based on use, Enduro, Downhill, or E-Mountain.
Reverse, a German component brand, has developed signature saddles with Nico Vink and Szymon Godziek, freeride and slopestyle riders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Black Friday have a fixed date?
No, as it follows Thanksgiving: it is the Friday that comes after this American holiday, which changes every year. The Black Friday promotions from Vélo-Store on saddles last for the entire month of November.
How do I know my saddle width before buying?
Sit on a piece of corrugated cardboard, measure the distance between the two impressions of your sit bones, then refer to the brand's guide, which adds a margin based on your position. If your current saddle is comfortable, its width is the best reference.
Do carbon rails fit all posts?
No. They are often oval and require a compatible seat clamp with specified torque. Check the compatibility in your post's documentation, whether telescopic or fixed.
How can I tell if an offer on a mountain bike saddle is good?
Compare the final price for the same model, width, and rails. A saddle poorly suited to your physique is still a bad deal, regardless of its price.
Can you give a mountain bike saddle as a gift?
It's a delicate gift, as comfort depends on body shape. The safest option is to choose the model and width that the cyclist is already using satisfactorily.
