After spending the summer on the SDG Components Bel-Air V3 Max saddle, it’s time to admit I have a few favorite perch. It’s not terribly surprising, as I’ve professed a fondness for the Bel-Air series of saddles for years. Essentially, the V3 Max is an iteration of the Bel-Air platform that has been optimized to […]
First Rides: SDG Components Bel-Air V3 Galactic, V3 Max & V3 Overland Saddles
The SDG Bel-Air Saddle has been a personal favorite of mine since I started mountain biking, and I’ve owned every iteration the brand has made to date. That trend continues with the release of the Bel-Air V3 Max, V3 Galactic, and V3 Overland, which takes a great saddle and somehow manages to add iterative improvements. […]
Review: SDG Components Comp Pedals
SDG Components is best known for the line of saddles and dropper posts, but their lineup also includes grips. Last year they added a platform pedal to the collection – the Comp Pedal. Made from a composite material for the body, and a cromoly spindle, the profile has a classic flat BMX style shape as […]
SDG Tellis Dropper Lever + 170mm Adjustable Seat Post Long Term Review
SDG’s newly released Tellis adjustable dropper post lever improves on the cable camp design of the previous iteration. In addition, it adds adjustability and compatibility for both Shimano iSpec as well as SRAM’s matchmaker systems. The ergonomics of the thumb paddle have also been improved, with improved ergonomics, and additional texturing for ease of actuation. […]
Review: SDG Thrice Grips
The new SDG Thrice Grip features three different textures that combine to pack both comfort and grip traction into one package. Available in two diameters — 33mm and 31mm — the new grips utilize a one-piece clamp and tapered core that result in a low retail price as well as weight. The 136mm length offers […]
Riding the new SDG Bel-Air V3.0 Saddle
The new Bel Air Saddle from SDG Components officially drops today, bringing more of everything loved about the classic profile and then some. The new Bel Air v3.0 offers a few small refinements to bring it up to speed with new trends in frame geometry and manufacturing to improve on what was an already great […]
Fresh Gear: SDG Tellis Dropper Post
SDG Component joins a growing list of manufacturers offering a dropper post with their new offering: the Tellis Dropper Post. Coming to the party a bit later than others gave Tyler and the rest of the team at SDG the same perspective as the rest of us. While dropper posts improve the riding experience, cost […]
SDG Components Fly Jr Saddle
Some pretty sweet rides are available for the up and coming mini-grom shredders these days, but until now, saddle selection has been sparse. After seeing a need for a properly sized children’s specific MTB saddle, SDG Components came up with the Fly Jr. Anatomically designed for smaller sit bones and riding positions, the junior specific […]
SDG Bel-Air 2.0 Ti-Alloy Saddle
The SDG Bel-Air 2.0 saddle in the all black gripper option is quite possibly the most bad-ass saddle I’ve had the pleasure of mounting to my bike. The SDG Bel-Air 2.0 has been my favorite saddle for at least a decade now, and the 2.0 Ti-Alloy edition with its murdered out color scheme looks amazing. The Bel-Air has […]
Bike Check: Inga Beck’s Santa Cruz Bronson CC
Although the new 2016 Bronson is here, it can be hard to let go of one you love, especially when its been accessorized as well as this one.
Fresh Gear: SDG Duster Saddle and Grips
I’ve been a fan of SDG saddles since way back when. I had a red kevlar covered saddle they made back in the day on my dirt jump/ slalom bike for years, and I’ve owned almost one of every i-beam model they’ve made. Since I’ve changed from my i-beam Gravity Dropper post to a Rockshox […]