ERGON SR TRI MEN FRONT SADDLE

Higher performance thanks to less pressure in the saddle contact area, the SR Tri Men Front puts your power where it belongs – on the road. Together with World class triathletes Jan Frodeno (3X Ironman Hawaii and Olympic champion) and Jan Stratmann (3rd Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2023), the Ergon development team has created the revolutionary Power Position system. In the aero position, there are riders who increase the loading on the front area of the saddle and therefore need an optimized shape to maximize performance and avoid painful muscle fatigue.

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

- Saddle nose width: 53 mm
- Length: 240 mm
- Width: 135 mm
- Height: 64 mm
- Weight: +- 220 g
- Color: Black
- Shell: Nylon Composite
- Rail: TiNox
- Cover: Microfiber
- Padding: Orthopedic Comfort Foam
- Gender: men specific

Find your Power Position
Our yearslong research with Project Tri has revealed that not all triathletes are the same. Some riders sit with more pressure on the middle of the saddle, while others sit towards the front. This is precisely why our development team created the Power Position system and designed a perfect saddle for each riding position.


                                                                                                                                                 
                

Relief for a forward sitting posture
The V-shape top view of the SR Tri Men Front is specifically designed for triathletes who tilt their pelvis forward in the aero position and place more pressure on the front of the saddle –requiring special ergonomics for optimum relief.

                                                                                                                            

Power to the Front!
The front position allows a lower aero posture – the back is flatter and the front area of the saddle is especially loaded. This leads to increased pressure in the genital area, which is relieved by the distinctive V-shape with a short and wide front area.


                                                                                                                          

Jan Stratmann sits front
During the three-year development of Project Tri, our experts analyzed various sitting positions of top triathletes. For example, Jan Frodeno and Laura Philipp ride in the Power Position Mid and Imogen Simmonds and Jan Stratmann ride in the Power Position Front.


                                                                                                                                 


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!


                                                                                                                               


Precisely tuned support
The padding of the SR Tri Men utilizes resilient Orthopedic Comfort Foam that’s precisely shaped for the demanding requirements of triathlon training. It’s firm enough to prevent energy loss (vs excessively soft padding) while providing optimized support to effectively reduce pain and pressure.

                                                                                                                               


More freedom, more speed
The ergonomically optimized V-shape design of the SR Tri Men Front is specially developed for the demands of triathlon. With its short and wide nose, the saddle offers you maximum legroom without increasing pressure on the sensitive perineal area. The short saddle nose also provides space for micro-movements, improves pressure distribution over long distances and enables optimum pedaling ergonomics. This effectively prevents back muscle fatigue and relieves the muscle sequences you’ll need for running. This means: more power on the bike and a better start to the run!


                                                                                                                             


Targeted relief against numbness and pain
During long rides in the aero position, pressure on the sensitive perineal area is persistently very high – reducing blood flow to the genital area. This can lead to numbness and erectile dysfunction in the worst cases. The SR Tri Men is equipped with an especially wide and deep relief channel that guarantees effective pressure relief and enhanced comfort.

                                                                                                                             

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.

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.