ERGON Launches SR Triathlon Saddle

ERGON Launches SR Triathlon Saddle under Jan Frodeno at Ironman World Champs

ERGON, the global leader in bicycle ergonomics, is proud to announce its first triathlon-specific saddle, the SR Triathlon Men.

Designed over two years in collaboration with multi-time World Champion Jan Frodeno, the SR Triathlon is highly optimized to allow riders to comfortably generate greater watts on the bike while putting less stress on muscle groups needed for running, thereby allowing athletes to arrive at transition-ready to run with greater power.

The SR Triathlon Series will be widely available in Spring 2024. Initially, the SR Triathlon Men saddle will be available on a select bike model.

“For both men and women, alleviating pressure is of the greatest importance because the aero position decreases the riders’ total sitting area while also multiplying the amount of pressure on sensitive areas,” offers Simon Schumacher, head of ERGON’s ergonomics. “We have designed the SR Triathlon with a flattened nose to give the rider the opportunity to make small movements, varying the pressure distribution over a long duration. Ultimately, muscle fatigue is reduced, and the rider can stay in the aero position for longer without pain.”

Like an F1 car is set up specific to the driver, the SR Triathlon Men was designed specifically for Frodeno with ERGON’s proven approach to product design through ergonomics. Over years of research and testing, ERGON’s team of ergonomics experts identified that Frodeno comfortably produces his best, sustainable power with this SR Triathlon Men saddle.

“Throughout my career, it has been particularly important to me to optimize all the components on my bike, down to the last detail,” offers Frodeno. “Sitting was one of the last imperfect points. My collaboration with ERGON over the last two years has now alleviated any discomfort on the saddle. Thanks to the Ergon SR Triathlon Men saddle, I can consistently push harder in the aero position while minimizing fatigue so that I have a better transition to running.”

Frodeno’s performance off the bike at the PTO US Open – where he made his move inside of the first 2km of the run, opening a lead he would hold to the finish – is a perfect example of the ergonomic advantages the SR Triathlon Men presents. Over a full Ironman, the benefits of the SR Triathlon Men should be greater still.

Utilizing a narrower nose to give the rider more freedom of movement, the SR Triathlon considers all of the comfort issues typically associated with long-distance triathlon. A carefully-formed relief channel in the center of the sit area alleviates pressure and improves comfort so that riders can stay in the aero position and arrive to transition two without over-taxing muscle groups needed in the run.

The proven design of the SR Triathlon has surpassed the demands of decorated ERGON athletes and has seen success with multiple podiums and wins from ERGON’s athletes, including Frodeno, Laura Philipp, and Immogen Simmonds.

• Rails: TiNox
• Gender: Men Specific
• Length: 232mm
• Width at nose: 47mm
• Weight: 212g