Journal
Part 8: More Testing & Fine Tuning
An early ride shook a plunger knob loose. I traced the cause, rebuilt the plungers in 304 stainless with bigger knobs and deeper threads, and put in more miles.
Part 8: More Testing & Fine Tuning
An early ride shook a plunger knob loose. I traced the cause, rebuilt the plungers in 304 stainless with bigger knobs and deeper threads, and put in more miles.
Part 7: Ease of Seat Adjustment
he quick, tool-free width change is the heart of this design. Early prototypes took too much force. I found the friction points, fixed them, and made it slide easily.
Part 7: Ease of Seat Adjustment
he quick, tool-free width change is the heart of this design. Early prototypes took too much force. I found the friction points, fixed them, and made it slide easily.
Part 6: Structural Integrity
Structural integrity was my first concern. I rode the prototype hard in the widest setting and tore it down after long rides. After 500+ miles, I saw no signs of...
Part 6: Structural Integrity
Structural integrity was my first concern. I rode the prototype hard in the widest setting and tore it down after long rides. After 500+ miles, I saw no signs of...
Part 5: Manufacturer and First Prototypes
After striking out with U.S. manufacturers, I found the factory behind the seat that matched my vision and worked with them to build our first prototypes.
Part 5: Manufacturer and First Prototypes
After striking out with U.S. manufacturers, I found the factory behind the seat that matched my vision and worked with them to build our first prototypes.
Part 4: 300+ Miles of Field Testing
Real rides, real pain relief after width changes, and teardown inspections along the way.
Part 4: 300+ Miles of Field Testing
Real rides, real pain relief after width changes, and teardown inspections along the way.
Part 3: What We Found on the Market
A promising adjustable seat existed—but required tools and disassembly to change widths.
Part 3: What We Found on the Market
A promising adjustable seat existed—but required tools and disassembly to change widths.