{"id":48389,"date":"2023-04-22T03:55:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T01:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=725113"},"modified":"2023-04-22T04:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T02:35:37","slug":"wtbs-new-devo-saddle-has-a-carry-handle-for-ebikes-and-theres-a-new-gravel-saddle-too","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/wtbs-new-devo-saddle-has-a-carry-handle-for-ebikes-and-theres-a-new-gravel-saddle-too\/","title":{"rendered":"WTB\u2019s new Devo saddle has a carry handle for ebikes (and there\u2019s a new gravel saddle, too)"},"content":{"rendered":"

WTB Devo and Gravelier saddles launched at Sea Otter <\/p>

By George Scott\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Saturday, 22 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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WTB has a new saddle designed to act as a carry handle for electric bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Devo, launched at the Sea Otter Classic<\/a> in California, has a cut-out at the rear of the saddle, designed to help the rider lift or push the bike, either on the trail \u2013 WTB seems to be pitching this for eMTB<\/a> use \u2013 or in transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything else that\u2019s heavy has a handle to pick it up, so why not your bike?,\u201d says WTB\u2019s Clayton Wangbichler.<\/p>\n

The \u201cpick-up handle\u201d, as it\u2019s known, is a patent-pending design. WTB says the hole is located \u201cbehind the sit bone contact area to make it completely unnoticeable while pedaling\u201d.<\/p>\n

Whether it provides a clear line of fire for water and mud ejected from the back wheel remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

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The Devo arrives as an ebike-specific saddle from WTB.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

WTB claims to have reduced the amount of nylon fibres in the Devo\u2019s shell to increase flex and improve damping. The saddle is said to offer a \u201cmedium\u201d level of thickness.<\/p>\n

In terms of shape, the Devo is 260mm long, and WTB says the saddle is designed to stay narrow before quickly widening at the sit bone area, to avoid thigh rub.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cpick-up handle\u201d is designed to help the rider lift or carry the bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The wide nose is designed to encourage the rider forward on the saddle, \u201cto keep the front wheel down on steep, technical climbs that are only conquerable on an ebike\u201d, according to WTB.<\/p>\n

WTB will offer the saddle in a 142mm width, with stainless steel or chromoly rails, and with the brand\u2019s \u201cplusher\u201d HLX padding. The premium, titanium-railed Devo has WTB\u2019s DNA padding, said to improve support by retaining its shape better.<\/p>\n