Galibier saddle - Racing
The Gilles Berthoud saddles are handmade in France and are well-known for their elegance and longevity. The leather used is natural vegetable tanned leather. The saddles are pre-softened and made waterproof so that you can get the full experience from the first ride on.
The exceptional comfort of the saddles is due to a specific rear crescent made of technical material which provides solidity and flexibility. Moreover, the bolt assemblies at the rear are located outside of the sitting surface, thus avoiding friction.
It is possible to completely disassemble the whole saddle thanks to an ingenious system composed of stainless steel screws (key Torxs T20) that fit into special-shaped brass washers. All spare parts are available, for more sustainability. To adjust the tension of the leather, no special tool is needed: a simple Allen key suffices.
Each saddle receives a unique number carved on the nose washer.
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Since the racing style rider has a rather horizontal position on the bike, the pressure on the buttocks is less thus making this narrower saddle more comfortable.
Width at the back: 146mm.
Length: 278mm.
Weight: 363g with slight variations depending on the leather.
The rails are made from titanium.