ERGON SR TRI WOMEN FRONT SADDLE

In collaboration with World-Class Triathletes, Ergon developers have discovered that athletes can be divided into different sitting types – Front and Mid. That's why Ergon's new Power Position system delivers saddle shapes that guarantee triathletes more comfort and more performance. The SR Tri Women Mid saddle is for riders who prefer to sit in the middle saddle area with less forward pelvis tilt and a more rounded lower back. The SR Tri Women Mid - more comfort, more performance, faster on the road.

Technical specifications
- Name: SR Tri Women Front
- Use: Triathlon
- Size: One size

- Saddle nose width: 54 mm
- Length: 240 mm
- Width: 135 mm
- Height: 64 mm
- Weight: +- 230 g
- Color: Black
- Shell: Nylon Composite
- Rail: TiNox
- Cover: Microfiber
- Padding: Orthopedic Comfort Foam, 3D print insert in the front area
- Gender: women specific

Find your Power Position
In the many years of development work between Ergon and world-class triathletes like Jan Frodeno, Laura Philipp, Jan Stratmann and Imogen Simmonds, it was clear that triathletes differ with two sitting types – Front and Mid. This applies to both men and women. Some female riders put more weight on the middle section of the saddle and round their backs significantly. Others sit on the front part of the saddle and keep their back lower and straighter.


                                                                                                                                                                     


Perfect shape for women
Due to the different anatomy compared to male triathletes, the lower aero upper body posture places more pressure on different structures in the sitting area. Accordingly, the SR Tri Women Front with its wide and soft saddle nose is perfectly adapted to women who ride in the front power position.

                                                                                                                                                                     


Ride and run faster!
Our aim was to perfect the ergonomics of the triathlon saddle down to the smallest detail and improve overall performance. The optimized saddle shape ensures less back muscle fatigue, improved, more efficient pedaling ergonomics and a high level of comfort. This relieves the muscle chains required for running and the transition to the run can be started fresher and with more energy. The SR Tri helps you ride and run faster!

                                                                                                                                                                    


Imogen Simmonds sits on the Front
Imogen Simmonds, 2019 Ironman European Champion and a key player in the Ergon SR Tri saddle development team for over three years, embodies the Front type position and rides the Ergon SR Tri Women front saddle. This is where the British-Swiss triathlete finds her perfect Power Position.


                                                                                                                                                                     


No pain, more power
As the symphysis (pubic arch) in women is 25 percent lower than in men, an especially high level of relief is required in this area. The highly flexible 3D printed insert achieves this by supporting the load-bearing area in the relief channel. The adapted flexability of the insert can generate additional support while improving the overall relief of the genital area.

                                                                                                                                                                   


Optimum adjustment with the BMR line
The BioMechanical Reference line (BMR line) is marked on the saddle surface of all SR Tri saddles. This shows the meridian of the saddle – the point at which the saddle is exactly 75 millimeters wide. The BMR line is a reference point for the correct fitting of height, fore/aft position, inclination and the correct saddle nose distance. The BMR line is also an important reference point for precise adjustment using our Fittingbox Road.


                                                                                                                                                                


Sustainable quality with precision
The SR Tri Men saddle is Made in Europe! This guarantees the best material quality and manufacturing while shortening supply chains, reducing production waste and complying to European recycling standards. That’s good for the environment – and good for you!


                                                                                                                                                               


Comfort makes you fast
The shape of the saddle, which is precisely adapted for triathletes riding in the Front position, is perfectly supported by our special Orthopedec Comfort Foam – allowing triathletes to pedal efficiently over long distances. It also reduces fatigue in the back muscles, which lets you put more power down on the bike and makes it easier to transition to the run.

                                                                                                                                                              


Ride pain-free for longer
In combination with our proven resilient Orthopedec Comfort Foam, the shape of the saddle allows triathletes to ride pain-free in the aero position longer and also to move better and more freely after the transition to the run.


                                                                                                                                                           


More comfort and more power
Pressure reduction in the genital area is extremely important, as the forward saddle surface area is greatly reduced when utilizing an aggressive aero position – which significantly increases the pressure on the sensitive areas of the crotch. In addition to our special Orthopedec Comfort Foam, the SR Tri Women Front features a soft, 3D printed insert in the nose area of the saddle, which provides further relief for women's pressure-sensitive areas.


                                                                                                                                                   

Originated from Project TRI: Speed is in the Details
During Ergon Project TRI and with the help of world-class triathletes Jan Frodeno and Imogen Simmonds, we pursued the goal of optimizing saddle ergonomics of triathletes down to the smallest details.
  
                                                                                                                                   


Project TRI: Ergonomic expertise meets world-class triathlon
In the top tier of endurance sports, the requirements of the three different disciplines are closely linked. The transition zone challenges athletes not only in terms of time, but also in terms of preparing the body for the next discipline. In the case of transitioning from cycling to running, the sitting position on the bike can affect in the outcome of the marathon run directly. During Project TRI, Ergon’s development team worked together with world-class triathletes, Jan Frodeno and Imogen Simmonds, with the goal to optimize saddle ergonomics down to the smallest detail and elevate the athletes’ performances. 20 years of experience and ergonomic expertise allow us to tackle and solve these problems at the highest level.

In research and development, ergonomics is at the forefront of our efforts.
Utilizing joint studies with numerous triathletes, we develop tailor-made saddle solutions. The consideration of gender-specific saddle shapes plays a central role in a saddle design. Different pelvic shapes of men and women require individual saddle constructions for each gender. Saddle comfort and relief are key to top performances for professional athletes.

                                                                                                                               

Through extensive testing and rider feedback, the first prototypes are built in-house in Koblenz, Germany. The athletes test them extensively in training and competition and give us their direct and well thought out feedback. This allows us to further refine and optimize the prototypes.

                                                                                                                               

Through extensive testing and rider feedback, the first prototypes are built in-house in Koblenz, Germany. The athletes test them extensively in training and competition and give us their direct and well thought out feedback. This allows us to further refine and optimize the prototypes.

Imogen Simmonds X Ergon Project TRI
"I have had problems sitting on a bike in the past (...) Working with Ergon has opened my eyes to how important it is and how different aspects of the saddle can be changed to really be specific to a particular person, their biomechanics and how there are so many different variables involved.”

Imogen Simmonds is a triathlete and European Champion in the Ironman distance for 2019. With her British-Swiss origins, she is currently listed as one of the top Swiss triathletes.

                                                                                                                           


Her top goal this year was to re-enter the sport after injury and surgery. She more than succeeded by taking the win at Ironman 70.3 Gdynia.

The pursuit of perfection in all three sports is always a full commitment. The secrets to success, in addition to hard work, is a good team in the background.

Great partners in sports were a blessing for Imo and made all the difference in her final performance. For the triathlete, the saddle is one of the most important components of the bike race.