Air Seat aims to bring cyclists a fully floating suspension under their butts

Nobody likes a sore bottom when cycling. The Air Seat was developed with this in mind, as it complements existing saddles with what is known as a “fully floating” suspension system.

First of all, yes, there are already a number of suspension saddles and seat posts on the market.

However, according to the Taiwanese designers of the Air Seat, almost all of these products absorb road bumps solely by moving up and down. In contrast, the Air Seat also allows the saddle to move in other directions, which supposedly results in an even more comfortable ride.

The device installs in minutes between the top of the seat post and the bottom of the saddle. Once in place, it uses a stainless steel spring at the back to absorb shocks on a vertical axis – we’re still waiting for feedback on how many millimeters of travel it offers.

Air seat

The Air Seat also has a horizontal oriented spring in the front for limited forward/backward movement. This second spring also allows the seat to tilt slightly from side to side, providing a little more compliance. And should the rider go over really big bumps, silicone bumpers inside the Air Seat prevent them from bottoming out.

The device is available for riders weighing 80, 100, 120 or 130 kg (176, 220, 265 or 287 lb) and in black or silver. Buyers can also choose between an aluminum-bodied model weighing 250 g (0.6 lb) or a zinc alloy version weighing 350 g (0.8 lb). Prices are NT$2,800 and NT$1,400 (about US$87 and US$43 respectively).

In the video below you can see the Air Seat in butt-friendly action.

Source: Air Seat