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Introducing the E3 FORM™ SADDLE The E3™ FORM: A Revolutionary New Bicycle Saddle from E3 Cycling.
The E3 FORM™ is a product of extensive research and testing and is packed with unique features not found on any other saddle.
THE SHAPE, THE FORM, THE FUNCTION:
THE BIKE, THE SADDLE, THE RIDER:
In the quest to increase the comfort, health, efficiency, power and enjoyment of cyclists everywhere, E3 Cycling has teamed with noted experts in the field of biomechanical bicycle evaluation such as Joshua Cohen PT, MS, author of 'Finding The Perfect Bicycle Seat' (2) Cohen recently conducted medical research on the effect of bicycle racing saddle design on transcutaneous oxygen levels. The results of Cohen's research were directly applied to the design of the E3 FORM™ saddle to optimize comfort and increased genital blood flow when compared to saddles of the traditional teardrop shape.
The chart below illustrates the measured difference in genital oxygen levels found in riders using E3 FORM™ saddles and a comparison saddle of the traditional teardrop shape.
THE SPECIFICS, THE FEATURES, THE BENEFITS: -A saddle's base design and shell compliancy have a greater impact on comfort and shock absorption than padding does. The base of the E3 Form™ saddles has been designed with the appropriate varied wall thicknesses to create optimum compliancy. -Ironically, excessive amounts of padding or gel can actually make a saddle less comfortable by applying pressure to sensitive nerves and arteries in the perineal area. Excessively soft and thick material moves to the areas of least resistance when it is compressed, creating uncomfortable compression and friction where it is least wanted. The E3 Form™ has just enough padding to ensure a high level of comfort, without exhibiting the negative characteristics of excessively padded saddles.
-Excessive padding also makes a saddle less efficient. Any time saddle material is compressed during the pedal stroke, efficiency is lost. The E3 Form™ features a seating surface that optimizes efficiency with a careful balance between shape and softness, contour and firmness.
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In addition to a wider and flatter rear sitting surface, the E3 FORM™ has a more pronounced transition between the nose and the rear portion. This angled transition, not found on any other saddle, further reduces pressure on the nerves and arteries. The more pronounced transition also helps to reduce pressure and friction on the inner thighs, as compared to the more traditional teardrop saddle shape. By reducing thigh pressure and friction, the E3 FORM™ increases cycling efficiency by allowing greater unrestricted leg motion throughout the pedal stroke.
