Journal

Sauk Rapids Herald Feature - BestBikeSeat.com

BestBikeSeat.com Featured in the Sauk Rapids He...

Big moment for us this week as the Sauk Rapids Herald ran a feature story on Jack & Anita and the journey behind our adjustable-width bike seat. From workshop prototypes...

BestBikeSeat.com Featured in the Sauk Rapids He...

Big moment for us this week as the Sauk Rapids Herald ran a feature story on Jack & Anita and the journey behind our adjustable-width bike seat. From workshop prototypes...

Part 15: First Article Inspection – Finding the Friction

Part 15: First Article Inspection – Finding the...

After 200+ miles, I measured 5–10 lb of sliding force on first-article seats (prototypes were <2 lb). Disassembly pointed to a tolerance stack-up tightened by PP shrink. Fix: slightly enlarge...

Part 15: First Article Inspection – Finding the...

After 200+ miles, I measured 5–10 lb of sliding force on first-article seats (prototypes were <2 lb). Disassembly pointed to a tolerance stack-up tightened by PP shrink. Fix: slightly enlarge...

Jack and Anita testing the QuickSet seat on Lake Wobegon trail.

Part 14: 200 Miles on the First Article - What ...

We put more than 200 miles on the first article QuickSet seats. Real rider feedback, foam vs gel takeaways, and what we will inspect before full production.

Part 14: 200 Miles on the First Article - What ...

We put more than 200 miles on the first article QuickSet seats. Real rider feedback, foam vs gel takeaways, and what we will inspect before full production.

Unboxing the First Articles

Part 13: First Production QuickSet Seats Have A...

Our first production QuickSet seats arrived early. Built on the final tooling and materials. We share what changed from the prototypes and what comes next in testing.

Part 13: First Production QuickSet Seats Have A...

Our first production QuickSet seats arrived early. Built on the final tooling and materials. We share what changed from the prototypes and what comes next in testing.

Part 12: Production Here We Come

Part 12: Production Here We Come

Based on testing and shop feedback, we are going into production. Molds are funded, first-article seats by October first, then hundreds of test miles before the first run.

Part 12: Production Here We Come

Based on testing and shop feedback, we are going into production. Molds are funded, first-article seats by October first, then hundreds of test miles before the first run.

Bike Seat Packaging

Part 11: Feedback from Riders and Bike Shops

Over the last three months I showed the seat to riders and shops. The feedback was positive. One shop even texted an order for 20 from my first run.

Part 11: Feedback from Riders and Bike Shops

Over the last three months I showed the seat to riders and shops. The feedback was positive. One shop even texted an order for 20 from my first run.