Essax 226 Triathlon Saddle - Chrome Rail - White - TEST

This is your opportunity to test the new technology in the Essax saddles range.

Buy this Essax test saddle put it on your bike for a couple of weeks, give the saddle a proper test, then return the Essax Test saddle for a full refund. Not forgetting to then purchase the Model of your choice.

These test saddles may not be brand new when you receive them, but we do ask that care is taken when fitting, removing and using the saddles. Your refund will be issued when we receive the Test saddle back. Please retain the box the saddle was sent in and use this for returning the product.

Please ensure that these saddles are returned to us in good condition within 21 days of receipt to guarantee your refund and allow other people to test this new technology.

All of the test saddles are made using the same equipment as the production saddles, but the materials used for the rails are the basic model, and the upgraded rails will reduce the weight.

Please contact our customer service team via your online account if you need any more information on the test saddles.

AF-Net is a revolutionary move forward in saddle technology.
The AF-Net matrix that is built into every Essax Saddle have been proven through totally independent testing to improve performance by an average of 4%.
In the independent test Caja Rural rider Garcia Raul Alarcon was asked to hold 200,300 & 400W for 15 minute periods with a 10minute est period between each set at 150W.
The test was held over 3 days, testing saddles in different orders and every time the riders heart rate was lower using the Essax saddle to maintain the wattage output. So in short the rider was having to work less to output the same power and when he worked at the same heart rate his power output was greater hence providing a performance gain through Af-Net technology.

The test showed a 2.5% performance gain with an Essax saddle against a Fizik Arione saddle and in all tests an average of +4% has been found.

Tested by the professional team of Caja Rural:

ANTI FATIGUE NET:

• +38% more rigid
• +63% more rigid to the sitting impact
• +70% more resistance to dynamic fatigue
• +4,7% more efficiency & improved performance

Description

• The 226 Triathlon saddle is a performance saddle designed specifically for the tri-athlete or time trail rider.
• Extra padding is added to the key areas where the ischium sitbones contact the saddle and 9mm of padding to the nose of the saddle to offer comfort where you need it most on a triathlon saddle.
• As with all Essax saddles the 226 features AF-Net technology which has been proven for the rider to expend less effort to maintain a wattage output hence adding a performance gain to your cycling.