Journal

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.

Part 10: The Truth About Pain Relief

Part 10: The Truth About Pain Relief

I tested seat width changes in three stages: swapping seats, a tool-adjustable design, and timed changes on my prototypes. For me, width changes reduced pain and kept me riding longer.

Part 10: The Truth About Pain Relief

I tested seat width changes in three stages: swapping seats, a tool-adjustable design, and timed changes on my prototypes. For me, width changes reduced pain and kept me riding longer.

Part 9: User-Friendly Seat Adjustments

Part 9: User-Friendly Seat Adjustments

Mid-ride, Anita saw one half set to mid and the other to wide. I added top-side laser-engraved markings so you can match both sides at a glance.

Part 9: User-Friendly Seat Adjustments

Mid-ride, Anita saw one half set to mid and the other to wide. I added top-side laser-engraved markings so you can match both sides at a glance.