Patent ID: 8002345

Claim:
An ultra-light multilayer saddle structure for a bicycle comprising: a support frame of a bicycle saddle optionally covered by a resilient padding, said support frame comprising a tapered front portion extending into a widened rear portion and further comprising a first skin, a second skin and a spacer core interposed therebetween; and a cover layer laid over said padding or directly on said frame, wherein each of said first skin and second skin includes at least one layer of a first material and one layer of a second material having a predetermined density and compressive and shear strengths, wherein said core has at least one layer of a third material having a density lower than the density of said first and second materials, and wherein said first material and said second material comprise a metal or a composite material containing reinforcing particles or fibers, said third material being a substantially porous material, said core having a thickness higher than both said first skin and said second skins so to keep the skins spaced apart and increase stiffness and mechanical strength of said frame while maintaining an overall weight lower than a predetermined amount.