GONSO meets SQlab

The SQlab Pad M and SQlab Pad W seat pads are up to 6 mm/ 8 mm thin and feel exceptionally tight. The seat pads keep their shape over medium and long distances. They consist of a dense yet breathable foam, which comes with a thin layer of TPE gel on the underside, making them an ergonomic alternative to our existing seat pad portfolio.

The shear forces caused by the pedalling motion cause pain in the periosteum – even more so than the pressure. The slight but constant movement of the pelvis on the saddle creates painful shear forces at the periosteum. The SQlab pads M and W come with a thin layer of the orthopaedic TPE gel. This gel was specially developed to absorb medical-grade shear forces.

Why haven’t tight seat pads been around for a long time? Because high-quality foams with better shock absorption properties have a higher density and lack breathability. Using a patented process, SQlab has managed to break up the structures of this high-density foam. The result is a high degree of breathability that’s comparable to conventional seat pads while retaining perfect shock absorption.