SAM HILL at UCI WC 2009 in Schladming, Austria - photo by basscommander

They really do this!

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Album: UCI-WC-DH-Schladming-2009
Category: Parts - Other
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2010 at 12:53
Apr 22, 2010
Location: Schladming, Austria
Trail: UCI WC 2009
Riders: SAM HILL

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hucker93 (May 15, 2010 at 18:25)

why put a tire tread on your seat? what is the advantage for them?

basscommander (May 16, 2010 at 15:08)

they do this because they want to prevent from slipping off the saddle, while riding seated in muddy conditions, and its even better to grip the saddle with your knees in those conditions.

hucker93 (May 16, 2010 at 18:34)

oh ok thanks. i never knew that. makes sense though.

basscommander (May 17, 2010 at 4:36)

there was a bis discussion going on here on PB, because SDG now makes a saddle that already has those "tire threads" built in...

hucker93 (May 17, 2010 at 19:17)

ya i saw those seats thanks

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