Solano

$209.95

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Product Description

The Solano is a high-performance saddle designed for riders who demand superior comfort and support on medium to long rides. Engineered with advanced features and premium materials, the Solano is built to keep you comfortable and composed, even during the most demanding efforts. The Solano is best suited to riders who like to push hard on the pedals while maintaining a consistent seated position.

The Solano’s 4 mm of additional padding under the sit bones and 2 mm thicker padding in the middle and nose, compared to the Solano SL, provides increased comfort for longer rides - even for those who prefer to ride without a chamois. The short length, low-profile padding, and rounded tail also allows riders to move freely when out of the saddle, making the Solano the perfect blend of comfort and versatility.

Usage: Mountain/ Gravel / Adventure Road

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Fusion Form Base

Fusion form base technology allows us to fine-tune the amount of fiber infused into the nylon of each specific saddle model to create a flex profile that balances comfort, support and durability to match the intended use of a saddle.

Love Channel and Comfort Zone

Reduces perineal pressure for a comfortable, focused ride.

INTEGRATED TOOL MOUNT

Check out the underside of the Solano and you’ll find an integrated mount for tools and on-bike storage solutions. The integrated mount is compatible with saddle accessories made by existing brands, such as PRO.

More Padding than the Solano SL

With 4mm of extra padding under the sit bones compared to the Solano SL, and an additional 2mm of padding in the middle and nose, it’s ideal for long-distance riders—even those who prefer to skip the chamois.

TECHNOLOGY

Our premier Fusion Form technology allows us to fine-tune the amount of fiber infused into the nylon shell of each specific saddle model to create a flex profile that balances comfort, support and durability to match the intended use of a saddle.

Integrated under-saddle mount for tools and storage. Compatible with existing brands of saddle accessories, such as PRO.

Found on all WTB saddles, our Microfiber cover closely replicates the look and feel of a leather cover. The supple nature of the Microfiber Cover allows the foam to support the sit bones without interfering with its resiliency.

The Love Channel has one very important task: protecting your body from unwanted pressure. The central depression provides soft-tissue relief without sacrificing the structural integrity of the saddle.

Featured exclusively on high-end WTB saddles, these small cut-away windows in the saddle base provide additional relief from pressure on sensitive areas. Comfort Zone is a subtle difference that provides noticeable long-term comfort.

Product Details	Width	Sit Bone Range	Dimensions	Rail Material	Cover Material	Padding	Weight	MSRP	Part #
Solano Medium Fusion Form Carbon Black Saddle	Medium	110-125mm	142x240mm	Carbon	Microfiber	DNA	167g	$209.95	W065-0733
Solano Medium Fusion Form Titanium Black Saddle	Medium	110-125mm	142x240mm	Titanium	Microfiber	DNAx	219g	$119.95	W065-0734
Solano Medium Fusion Form Cromoly Black Saddle	Medium	110-125mm	142x240mm	Cromoly	Microfiber	DNA	257g	$95.95	W065-0736
Solano Wide Fusion Form Carbon Black Saddle	Wide	125-155mm	157x240mm	Carbon	Microfiber	DNAx	207g	$209.95	W065-0737
Solano Wide Fusion Form Titanium Black Saddle	Wide	125-155mm	157x240mm	Titanium	Microfiber	DNAx	226g	$119.95	W065-0738
Solano Wide Fusion Form Cromoly Black Saddle	Wide	125-155mm	157x240mm	Cromoly	Microfiber	DNAx	257g	$95.95	W065-0740

*Recommended torque for all carbon rails: Vertical load clamp- 80 in-lbf (9.0N*m). Side-load clamp- 120 in-lbf (13.5 N*m)

Recommended torques are specific to WTB carbon saddles. You must also consult the saddle User's Manual for the seat post's recommended torque. If the seat post torque recommendation exceeds the saddle's recommendation's always use the lower torque recommendation.

Who is this designed for?

This rider likes medium to longer days in the saddle, coupled with pushing on the pedals hard. Perhaps even eschews a chamois? They have good flexibility and stability and tend to rotate their pelvis under harder pedaling loads. The enhanced padding and firm base allow isolated support of the sit bones, while eliminating perineal or frontal pressure. The Solano is for riders who like to stay in one spot while seated, while the short length, low padding profile, and rounded tail allow riders to move around unencumbered when out of the saddle. The Solano has 4mm increased padding thickness (than Solano SL) under the sit bones for increased comfort on longer rides, and 2mm thicker padding in the middle and nose.

FUSION FORM BASE

Our Fusion Form base technology allows us to fine-tune the amount of fiber infused into the nylon of each specific saddle model to create a flex profile that balances comfort, support and durability to match the intended use of a saddle.

The Solano's unique base provides a supportive and responsive flex profile that optimizes power transfer under hard efforts while also absorbing vibrations transferred through the bike.

SHORT 240MM LENGTH

The Solano features a shorter nose than most saddles, which brings the overall length down to 240mm and alleviates unwanted pressure towards the front of the saddle as the hips are rotated forward during hard efforts.

What rail type do I choose?

We know, you have a lot of options for what rail type to choose from. We have put together a quick guide to help you out in your decision.

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IS THINNER OR THICKER PADDING BETTER FOR ME?

Thinner padding tends to be preferred by riders with good flexibility who are leaned forward while pedaling for rides longer than two hours. Thicker padding is often better for riders who sit in a more upright position and find themselves on rides that usually involve less than two hours of riding.

Thicker padding allows a rider's sit bones to sink into the saddle for a more cradled feel that feels plush and maximizes comfort for short durations of time. However, this same support can also pinch the soft tissues around your sit bones after a bit of time and end up causing more discomfort on lengthy rides. Saddles with thinner padding provide less cushion, are therefore firmer, and allow the sit bones to sit perched atop the saddle rather than cradled within it. While thinner padding may seem less comfortable at first, it often proves more comfortable for rides longer than two hours.

WHAT IS THE MAX RIDER WEIGHT FOR WTB SADDLES?

Our saddles don't have a specific weight limit. The reason being that rider weight is not what limits a saddle's strength. It's the amount of force that a rider (or the ground during a crash) exerts on the saddle that determines whether it will be damaged. It's hard to put a max rider weight limit on a saddle when a 350-pound rider may not encounter any saddle strength issues while a 120-pound rider may accidentally come down too hard on the saddle and damage it. The amount of force is a bigger factor, as well as where the force is directed on the saddle. Instead, we rely on ISO testing standards to ensure our saddles are strong enough to withstand the forces exerted in most riding situations within the intended usage. All WTB saddles meet or exceed the ISO saddle standard, which is 400 kN in a downward direction on the tail of the saddle.

WHICH SADDLE MATERIAL IS THE STRONGEST? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT RIDE CHARACTERISTICS?

Heavier riders will exert more force on their saddle compared to a lighter rider if the rider is traveling at the same rate of speed during the point of contact. Cromoly and steel saddle rails tend to be more resilient and provide increased sheer strength over titanium or carbon rails, therefore heavier riders may find more peace of mind on a saddle with cromoly or steel rails.

All properly manufactured saddle rails should be able to handle the weight of riders well over 100kg, but how those materials fail when stressed to their limits would be my biggest consideration when suggesting a saddle that will be used by a heavier rider. Steel tends to bend, whereas titanium tends to shear and carbon tends to crack/snap. Heavier riders will likely find the most peace of mind on a saddle with steel or cromoly steel (lighter weight, yet still strong) rails.

WHICH WIDTH OF SADDLE IS BEST FOR ME?

Please click this link to check out the WTB Fit Right System, which uses a simple method to determine personalized saddle fit. Based on your individual biometrics and riding position, we calculate your sit bone measurement and match it to our complete range of saddles.

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