Gelu Carbon Creation A1 Full Carbon Ultralight Saddle 60 gr.

Gelu Carbon creation A1 it's an ultralight carbon fiber saddle developed for road racing and off-road use both (competitive or not). It's 100% handmade in Portugal with high quality materials and standards and offer the best performance possible with a great comfort at the same time too.

The most evident characteristic of the A1 saddle is its innovative and unusual design. The rails are integrated so there's an unique uninterrupted rail that runs along the entire perimeter of the saddle like a frame. This assure a great resistance so the saddle can be used off-road for MTB and Gravel but A1 is a real "chameleon" and works great also for Triathlon use thanks to the short nose and the rear of the saddle which were specially designed to perfectly fit the supports of the transition zones.

It's endearing design isn't only for appearance but gives an high aerodynamic efficiency and also a great comfort due to the central depression (more than 30 mm wide) that unload prostate zone avoiding compression problems and assure fresh air in the "sensible zones". The design impiles fitting the saddle into the bones of the basin following its inclination at about 3 to 4 cm on each side, while leaving the tips of the ischia without any pressure. To achieve this, the side flaps of the saddle has got the same curvature as the bony structure of the basin at this point was crucial the intervention of an orthopedic doctor (all Gelu saddles are orthopedically certified).

Rounded edges and smooth side walls gives a great feeling without any problems also after position changing. Lightly raised rear end help to keep the rider in position avoiding sliding sensation, typical for flat carbon fiber saddles.

Gelu A1 saddle is 250 mm long and 124 mm wide, has got a short front end and a long rear end with a great support.

The integrated rail has got oval shape (6.5 x 8.5 mm), made of high module reinforced carbon fibers molded with high pressure to assure a great resistance, they could be tightened up to 5 Nm. There are also two bridges between saddle rails which allows a great torsional stiffness and also adds a nice look. The rails has got a wide range of horizontal regulation.                                                                

Gelu A1 saddle is compatible with all 2 bolts longitudinal regulation seatposts and with single bolt transversal regulation seatposts that are equipped with clamps specific for elliptical rails carbon fiber saddles (7x10 mm). Also saddle body is high module carbon fiber made. Gelu Carbon choose only top quality fibers and resin. There's a big hole in the middle of the saddle which save some weight but also allows a better ventilation. Gelu A1 saddle is designed for road racing and off-road use both for riders up to 115 kg. A1 saddle has got natural 3k carbon fiber finishing. The customer can choose glossy or matte finishing. We usually sell saddles with black decals but for all the saddles that aren't in stock and that we have to order from Gelu, you can choose decals color. The special UHS coating is sunlight proof and also provide protection against the impact of stones, mud, water...

Gelu A1 saddle weight could change due to saddle finishing and normal resin tolerance (+/- 5%), matte finishing version weighs around 60 grams.

That's an incredible weight, especially for the great saddle comfort and resistance! The real goal is a clever design with a great anatomic shape mixed to an intelligent use of composite materials. The reduced weight on a saddle has a direct influence on the performance of a bicycle, especially when standing, sprinting or climbing, as it almost completely eliminates the pendulum effect and helps to lower the center of gravity, making it much more stable above all with the wet floor.

Gelu Carbon Creation saddles are 100% designed and produced in Portugal.