Why Climbing Can Lead to Groin Discomfort — And How Proper Saddle Tilt Can Help
If you’ve ever been halfway up a brutal climb, trying to stay smooth and keep traction while your sit bones go numb and your groin feels like it’s being crushed…...
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How to Unlock The Full Potential of Your Dropper Post
"One seat position isn't actually the optimum position most of the time… sometimes on the super steep climbs you've got to get your weight right over the front and at...
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Are You Thinking About Geometry All Wrong?
Bike design is full of bold claims about the “perfect” angle. Here is the truth. Actual seat tube angle and effective seat tube angle are not the same. The effect...
Times, they are a-changing - PART 1
We just launched our new website today. It's funny how an instrument can symbolize so much despite being a random collection of zeros and ones. Not nearly enough to capture the enormity...
The Benefits of Climbing with a Negative Tilted Saddle
Recently, we were surprised to learn that Danny MacAskill (arguably the most famous mountain biker in the world due to his insane trials skills and viral videos) mentioned the SwitchGrade...
EMTB Forums "Climbing Magic"
How does it feel to ride with?Basically - AMAZING ! I don't need to say anymore. Don't try one or you WILL want one !!For me, post down, it was...
How to Start a Bike Component Company (despite a Pandemic)
"If I only knew then what I know now" I don't know how many times I've said this aloud to people who congratulate me on our progress and ascent. Half...
How to Unlock The Full Potential of Your Dropper Post
"One seat position isn't actually the optimum position most of the time… sometimes on the super steep climbs you've got to get your weight right over the front and at...
The Story Behind the SwitchGrade
I started noticing more and more riders with their saddles nosed-down. But coming in with a freeride bias, while I completely understood the benefits of nosing down for climbs, the...