News Roundup - Monday April 7th

Fizik unveils all-new helmet range

Fizik has set the benchmark in cycling performance with saddles and shoes. Now, the Italian brand takes its next natural step—introducing helmets. The new range delivers performance across road, gravel, triathlon, and trail. The Kudo and Kudo Aero are designed for road, gravel and XC while the Kassis is tailored for off-road trail riders. All helmets feature in-molded EPS-PC structure for strength and durability, MIPS Air Node System and come with 5 star Virginia Tech Ratings.

Kassis: Combining exception ventilation with enhanced protection in the occipital and lateral areas, the lightweight yet durable construction provides extended coverage for demanding off-road conditions.

• Adjustable front peak
• Weight: from 330 g
• Sizes: S (52-56cm), M (56-59cm), L (59-61cm) 
• Colors: White, Dark Navy, Mud - Sand
• Price 199.99 USD / 189.99 GBP / 200,00 EUR

Kudo: Designed for road, gravel and XC riders, the highly ventilated and lightweight helmet is ideal for cyclists tackling long mountain climbs, gravel adventures and everyday riding. 

• Weight: from 270 g
• Sizes: S (52-56cm), M (56-59cm), L (59-61cm) 
• Colors: White, Black, Bronze
• Price 289.99 USD / 269.99 GBP / 290,00 EUR

Kudo Aero: Engineered for speed, the aero design features strategically placed air inlets to balance ventilation with aerodynamic efficiency. The Kudo Aero is the perfect choice for riders seeking additional watt savings in road races and beyond. 

• Weight: from 270 g
• Sizes: S (52-56cm), M (56-59cm), L (59-61cm) 
• Colors: White, Black, Silver
• Price 289.99 USD / 269.99 GBP / 290,00 EUR

Helmet Light 

• Included in Kudo, Kudo Aero and Kassis purchases
• 35 lumens
• USB-C rechargeable 
• Battery life: Solid mode - up to 90 mins, Flashing mode - up to 180 mins
• IP54 protected
• Price 29.99 USD / 29.99 GBP / 29,00 EUR

The entire range of helmets are available now at FIZIK.com or through your local retailer.

WTB Announces New Solano & Rocket Saddles

PRESS RELEASE: WTB

WTB is proud to announce the introduction of three innovative saddle designs that will further advance our mission of creating the most state-of-the-art saddles on the market. All new saddles feature WTB’s Fusion Form technology, allowing engineers to fine-tune the base of each specific model to create a flex profile that balances comfort, support and durability to match the intended use of each individual saddle.

Solano: Performance Meets Comfort

The Solano is a high-performance saddle designed for riders who demand superior comfort and support on medium to long rides. Engineered with advanced features and premium materials, the Solano Saddle is built to keep you comfortable and composed, even during the most demanding of efforts.

The Solano Saddle is best suited to riders who push hard on the pedals while maintaining a consistent seated position. Too much padding can often leave these riders feeling unsupported on longer rides, so the firm Fusion Form base and enhanced padding found on both the Solano and Solano SL combine to deliver isolated support for the sit bones while reducing perineal and frontal pressure.

The Solano features 4 mm of additional padding under the sit bones, compared to the Solano SL, and 2 mm thicker padding in the middle and nose, providing increased comfort for longer rides—even for those who prefer to ride without a chamois. The short length, low-profile padding, and rounded tail also allow riders to move freely when out of the saddle, making the Solano the perfect blend of comfort and versatility. Offered in medium or wide widths.

Solano SL: Minimal Padding, Maximum Support

Next, we have the Solano SL – a saddle designed for riders demanding supreme comfort during shorter, more intense rides. Pushing hard on the pedals while staying seated puts less weight through the rider's sit bones, so less padding is needed to achieve optimal comfort. It’s for this reason that the Solano SL features thinner padding than the Solano, resulting in an overall lighter saddle with a slimmer profile.

Much like the Solano, the Solano SL features a flatter profile, making it a great option for riders who tend to rotate their pelvis under high pedalling loads. Its firmer Fusion Form base and thinner padding isolates support to the sit bones, reducing unwanted perineal and frontal pressure.

The Solano SL delivers unmatched support and freedom of movement, making it the ideal companion for dynamic cycling adventures.

Rocket: Long Lasting Comfort and Support

The all-new Rocket saddle is designed to deliver unparalleled comfort and support for mountain bikers seeking peak performance on long rides. Engineered with innovative features and crafted from premium materials, the Rocket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand durability, functionality, and long-lasting comfort.

Under the base and to the rear, the Rocket also features an integrated handle to make lifting heavy bikes onto racks or over obstacles as smooth and effortless as possible. The concealed handle, supportive Backstop, and rounded tail make the Rocket saddle a great choice for MTB and e-MTB riders alike, providing plentiful comfort and control in the most demanding terrain.

The side profile of the Rocket reveals a generous curvature from tip to tail, designed to cradle riders who like to stay planted in the saddle – especially when the trail points uphill. The Rocket’s climbing support is further increased by the discreet Backstop feature. A hidden ramp built into the tail of the saddle, providing a supportive surface to brace against during the steepest of climbs.

Availability

All WTB saddles are priced according to their rail materials. Available saddle rail material options vary depending on the saddle, but MSRP remains the same for each rail material.

Steel Rails - 49.95 USD / 49.90 EUR / 50.00 GPB
Cromoly Rails - 95.95 USD / 94.90 EUR / 95.00 GPB
Stainless Rails - 109.95 USD / 109.00 EUR / 110.00 GPB
Titanium Rails - 119.95 USD / 119.00 EUR / 120.00 GPB
Carbon Rails - 209.95 USD / 209.00 EUR / 210.00 GPB

All three saddles are available at WTB.com and dealers across Europe and North America.