Patent ID: 6224151
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A bicycle saddle comprising a plastic shell covered by a pliant layer, said pliant layer having a leather-like surface covering, said shell having a top surface and a bottom surface, said bicycle saddle further comprising:a) a level support area having a front boundary transversely extending across the forward portion of said level support area, and a rear boundary transversely extending across the rear of said level support area,b) a downward step in said saddle at said front boundary,c) a midsection of said saddle sloping forwardly downward from said step,d) a nose section further sloping downward from said midsection, said nose being the front end of said saddle,e) a longitudinally oriented groove running substantially from half way between said front edge and said rear edge of said level support area to said nose section,f) first and second patterns of perforations through said shell, said patterns of perforations located at said level support area, whereby a rider's ischial tuberosities are centered over said patterns of perforations during use, andg) a bridge for mounting said saddle to an associated bicycle, said bridge secured transversely across said bottom of said shell, said bridge being located at said forward portion of said level support area, whereby the weight bearing portion of said level area aft of said bridge flexes under a rider's weight.