Changing the setting takes a few seconds, but it takes some force to turn the blue bolt. In the "High Active" position, you can tilt the saddle very clearly to the left and right by hand. Tester Monika, who also uses a saddle width of 14 and cycles a lot, initially noticed that the sides of the saddle gave way when pedalling. But she soon got used to it. However, she doesn't normally ride with a step-through saddle and initially found it a hindrance to have no room to manoeuvre forwards and backwards because the step only allows one riding position. After the first ten kilometres, however, she no longer noticed this.
After familiarising herself with the "SQLab 602 M-D Active 2.1", she found it very comfortable, even on longer journeys. The feeling of tipping sideways quickly disappeared and the saddle never felt spongy to her.
Can the SQLab 602 M-D Active 2.1 Relieve back pain?
"I don't know, I'm not currently plagued by pain. But if movement in the lumbar vertebrae area helps, I can definitely imagine that," says Monika. "In any case, you sit relaxed and energised and I had the feeling that the saddle is doing what it should. It doesn't feel any less secure than with the normal saddle." She will continue to ride the saddle in the high-active position: "I feel more comfortable there than in the standard position." On the negative side, the weight of the saddle is quite high at 530 grams. However, if it is to be used on an e-bike, this is unlikely to be an issue for most users - think of it as the price you pay for high comfort.
- Model: SQLab 602 M-D Active 2.1
- Weight: 530 grams (at 14 cm)
- Price: 129,95 Euro
