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What we learn from making things: materials, measurements, position on the bike, and why some parts hold up and others don't.

Custom 3D-Printed Saddle: What It Is, How It Is Made and Who It Makes Sense For

Latest · 10/10/2026

Custom 3D-Printed Saddle: What It Is, How It Is Made and Who It Makes Sense For

A custom 3D-printed saddle is made from your weight and the distance between your sit bones, not an S/M/L size. This is how the process works, the material, and who it suits.

28/07/2026

Saddle Height: How to Set It Right (and the Signs It Is Wrong)

A practical guide to setting saddle height: how to find your reference with the heel method and the inseam measurement, which signs...

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19/07/2026

Soft or Firm Saddle? Why More Padding Is Not More Comfort

When your saddle hurts, instinct asks for more gel. But padding that's too soft sinks and ends up concentrating the load on...

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06/06/2026

The 3 Contact Points with the Bike: Where You Really Gain Performance and Comfort

Hands, seat and feet are the only three points where your body touches the bike: all your power and all your comfort...

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