ZETA SADDLES ARE DESIGNED AROUND PROPRIETARY MULTI DENSITY REACTIVE PADDING™
ZETA SADDLES Performed BEST over ALL top brands!
ZETA SADDLES had LOWEST overall “Pubic area” contact pressure and LOWEST OVERALL saddle pressure numbers!
HOW ZETA'S REACTIVE PADDING™ CUSHIONS THE RIDER ANATOMY
Zeta Saddle's proprietary design and technology reduces pain for spin, MTB, road, gravel, and commuter cyclists.
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First ride was great, very comfortable and a real tangible improvement over my Koobi. I had a technical comment and dropped a note on the website. I heard. back from Patrick within an hour - on a Saturday. I am very impressed.
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The Optima seat I bought was extremely more comfortable than the Specialized Power Saddle I replaced! Thank you!
Over the last year, I’ve experienced sit bone scar tissue on my right side. After professional bike fit, many different saddles, and changes in riding frequency, nothing had helped. I was facing the reality that my riding days were over. After talking with Patrick, he thought trying his saddle would be worth a try. I’ve been on the saddle for 2 months, and have ordered another for my second bike. My saddle issues aren’t completely gone, but the difference has been amazing. Very happy customer here!!!
Mitch G
My first 49-mile outing on the new Optima. I must say, there was a discernible difference between the pain caused by sitting on my former saddles and the comfort of the Optima. It's definitely a keeper.
Patrick, thank you for help in finding the correct saddle for me. I chose the Optima S, short nosed saddle. I have been riding it for a few weeks, adjusting as i go. the optimum position i have found, is the seat all the way forward. by doing this i am able to sit on the largest padding area, seems to give me the most comfort. I chose the short nose, which eliminated my sitting on the prostate area, also giving me the most comfort. I am an avid rider, 20 to 30 miles a day. I continue to give it little tweeks as i go. I plan to do 100 mile ride this summer. so far have been pleased. My sit bones have been happier. I would recommend this saddle. Thank you for your help.
There was a break in period of 10 min! That's crazy. Now my new favorite saddle.
I recently acquired an indoor bike trainer (Kickr Shift). The included saddle was horrible. I used it as an opportunity to try a high quality 3-D printed saddle. It was much better than what I had but nowhere near as good as my Zeta saddle. So I ended up buying a new carbon Zeta saddle which will ultimately go on my road bike and the the alloy one will end up on my trainer. I can tell you that the carbon saddle feels the same as the alloy one, only lighter. For some reason this is the only saddle that works for me.
Bought the Ultima for my wife's new bike. She's been very pleased with it, said it was as comfortable as sitting on a cloud. High praise from someone who was using a overly padded springy seat before. She's new to riding and very picky. VERY picky!
Recently traded in my Ultima for the Optima. The Ultima was comfortable but the geometry of the Optima was better for me. Zeta made the trade in process very easy. I now have 3 rides on the new Optima with the longest ride being 30 miles. So far it is very comfortable, I’m looking forward to getting in some longer rides to really test the comfort. At this point I’m very excited about how comfortable the Optima saddle is.
I tried bought a Zeta because I have had a LOT of pain during long MTB efforts (particularly races over 35 miles). I put it on for an 8 hr race last month and it helped significantly. After doing shorter rides on another bike (not equipped with a Zeta saddle) I realized even more how much I liked it. Looks like I will be buying a couple more for my other bikes. Reasonably priced and well worth the small weight penalty.
Definitely less painful at 25 miles than previous seats, going to take some fine tuning in adjustments but I think it is going to work out
I am an older, bigger rider (6’5”, 260ish). I have spinal fusions, so I’m also more upright than many cyclists. I have always had a hard time finding a saddle that fits my fat arse, is comfortable, and protects the “sensitive” spots. I thought I would try the Ultima on a BOGO offer, and I now have one on each of my 4 bikes. It is wide, short, with a generous cutout, and the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever ridden. I highly recommend this saddle for the bigger, or wider rider.
I have tried many saddles over the years and spent a lot of money trying to find the perfect saddle. Zeta nailed it. The search is over. Love this saddle
RISK FREE TRIAL
REACTIVE PADDING™ INVENTOR AND ZETA FOUNDER DR. PATRICK O’SHEA
As a cyclist, I’ve long been aware of the issues with mass-produced bike saddles causing numbness, post-ride soreness, and damage to the perineal region. Being a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in soft tissue injuries and biomechanics, I treat hundreds of cyclists, mountain bikers, triathletes, and spin enthusiasts who suffer from the build-up of adhesive scar tissue, brought on by overuse and altered body mechanics.
One day while treating a cyclist for chronic pain in the sit bones, I explained how the inability of foam saddles to dampen and absorb forces into the body was one of the main contributors to progressive pain and damage in these areas.
I’ll never forget their reaction: “Why hasn’t anyone invented a bike saddle that prevents this?
”I realized in that moment that I’ve always understood the problem but had not considered taking on the challenge myself. And because of my expertise in biophysics and soft tissue injuries (mixed with my love for cycling) I was the perfect person to solve this universal problem once and for all.
It took a long time. But after years of research and hundreds of iterations, I succeeded in my mission to create Zeta’s 7-piece, proprietary Reactive Padding™.
All of our Zeta Saddle’s provide the ultimate level of comfort and safety without sacrificing performance or speed.
Our saddles remain ultra-light and are made of the highest quality while protecting you from the painful ground reaction forces that come with riding.
By ordering your Zeta Saddle now, you’re helping us in our mission to protect riders around the world from pain, soreness, and soft-tissue damage.Thank you for joining us!
-Dr. Patrick O'Shea, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic
HIGH-PERFORMANCE BIKE SADDLES DESIGNED AND PATENTED BY A DOCTOR AND AVID CYCLIST.
Zeta Saddles are biomechanically designed bike saddles that provide ultimate comfort while protecting riders from soft tissue damage.
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high-performance bike saddles that ease your pain
ZETA SADDLES help you ride free from sit bone pain, numbness and chafing. If you are tired of dealing with saddle pain, try a ZETA SADDLE risk free for 30 days*.
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ZETA SADDLES ARE DESIGNED AROUND PROPRIETARY
MULTI DENSITY REACTIVE PADDING™
Inventor and lifelong cyclist Dr. Patrick O’Shea has applied his biomechanical and anatomical knowledge with the physics of cycling and plus advanced shock absorbing materials to develop unique zeta saddles. (Patent# 10,464,624_B2).
* ROAD BIKES * MOUNTAIN BIKES * E-BIKES * SPIN BIKES * COMMUTERS
THE Technology Behind The Comfort: REACTIVE PADDING™
Saddle designers and engineers deploy shock absorbing materials to dissipate bump forces. Entry level saddles often use a single layer of inexpensive foam or gels which are highly susceptible to “compression set,” allowing a rider's pelvic sit-bones to sink to the hard saddle base. The result is hard contact pressure. In addition, higher frequency vibrations from uneven surfaces make there way up into the base of the saddle, ultimately creating continuous impact to the pelvic bones, spine and soft tissues. Zeta’s 7-piece dynamic padding composite structure absorbs the bumps and dissipates the forces while eliminating contact with the saddle's rigid base. Like carbon bike frames, Zeta ‘lays-up’ different shapes, thicknesses and densities of proprietary elastomers in each saddle to optimize force dissipation. The dynamic forces a rider feels in the body are reduced, eliminating acute sit bone pain and reducing the fatigue experienced as you ride longer.
Customized Padding
7-Piece Construction
Increased Comfort
No Compression Set
HOW ZETA'S REACTIVE PADDINGTM CUSHIONS THE RIDER ANATOMY
Picking Your Zeta Size
Measuring Your Sit Bones: The 2 Cents Method
- Sit on a hard surface
- Use your fingers to find the pointy end of your sit bones
- Slide some coins to those points
- Rise from the seated position
- Measure the rough width
- Add 30-40mm to that width and select the closest larger saddle width
- Here, the measurement is 110mm
- Suggested saddle size is 140mm to 150mm
- When in doubt, pick the wider saddle
Risk Free Trial
*Try a Zeta Saddle for 30 days
Order your seat, set it up and give it a test ride. If it does not give you the pain-free ride we claim, return to us and we will refund your order.
Testimonials
"I love my ZETA MODUS saddle!"
"After going through seven road saddles in ten years, I finally found a light weight, high-performance carbon saddle that actually gives me greater comfort and support. I ride even longer and more often without feeling that typical saddle hardness, sit-bone soreness and groin area numbness that occurred during most rides, especially on my longer rides."
"Trail Rides"
"My trail rides are so much more enjoyable now with my ZETA OPTIMA saddle! To say it’s a lot more comfortable is only part of the story. It actually conforms to my body, my pelvic sit bones sink into the padding but, do not bottom out and feel the hard sit-bone pressure felt on all previous saddles. You can feel the shock absorbing padding working as you ride. Love the sleek, low-profile design too!"
"Optima"
"My new OPTIMA saddle by Zeta Saddles is absolutely the most comfortable saddle ever made! I can’t believe how comfortable it is. There’s such a huge difference in comfort level and performance. Zeta’s Reactive Padding™ absorbs all the bumps and vibrations, and doesn’t have that increasing sense of hard contact pressure and discomfort I’m so used to with my previous saddles. 5-Stars! "
-Todd L.
"Optima for Mountain Bike!"
"Wanted to know how your saddle feels. Over the last few weeks, since I put your saddle on my mountain bike, I have been on 15 rides for about 230 miles.
After I put the saddle on, (which was easy, with the open top to the saddle), the moment I sat on the saddle I could feel the comfort. During my rides, (road several mountain bike trails), I noticed the design did help protect tissue in my groin and sit bone. I have had 10 different saddles on various mountain bikes; the Zeta is by far the most comfortable padding and performance with the titanium rails I have ridden on."
-Vance
"First 1000 Miles on Optima 146mm Titanium Rails"
"I have been riding the saddle for 6 weeks now and the numbness problem I was experiencing is well, solved. I was surprised to be honest. I mounted it on my classic Bianchi steel bike and have gone as long as a century riding it. For me, it works. I do ride with a nice bib under my casual pocketed shorts."
-Vance
"Ultima for the Peloton and E-Bike"
"Zeta’s “ULTIMA” saddle is a dream come true! I love riding my Peloton so much more now! I also have an E-bike that I commute on and it’s super easy to switch my Zeta saddle between the two. I have zero discomfort or soreness during or after my multiple spin sessions and e-bike rides each week. Thank you ZETA! "
-Carrey H.
Reduce Pain And Increase Longevity
Prevent numbness, sit bone bruising, and nerve compression. Zeta Saddle’s proprietary “Reactive Padding™” absorbs and disperses ground reaction force, preventing “saddle soreness” and protecting soft tissues in the sensitive perineal area.
Protect yourself now so you can ride pain free forever.
Improve Stamina And Ride Time
The extra comfort of Zeta Saddles keeps you riding longer and reduces post-ride soreness, keeping you in control of how long and often you can ride.
By eliminating the issue of foam’s compression set - you'll find it’s easy to keep the ride going longer with all that extra comfort.
The Only Saddle You'll Ever Need
Made of the highest quality elastomers and some specialized foam, Zeta Saddles provide maximum comfort while remaining ultra-lightweight.
Developed with fine-tuned durometers and 7-piece hand construction, Zeta Saddles are built for all riding styles: Road, mountain, spin, e-bikes, and commuter.
ZETA Saddle Models
Reactive PaddingTM Inventor and Zeta Founder Dr. Patrick O’Shea
As a cyclist, I’ve long been aware of the issues with mass-produced bike saddles causing numbness, post-ride soreness, and damage to the perineal region. Being a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in soft tissue injuries and biomechanics, I treat hundreds of cyclists, mountain bikers, triathletes, and spin enthusiasts who suffer from the build-up of adhesive scar tissue, brought on by overuse and altered body mechanics.
One day while treating a cyclist for chronic pain in the sit bones, I explained how the inability of foam saddles to dampen and absorb forces into the body was one of the main contributors to progressive pain and damage in these areas.
I’ll never forget their reaction: “Why hasn’t anyone invented a bike saddle that prevents this?”
I realized in that moment that I’ve always understood the problem but had not considered taking on the challenge myself. And because of my expertise in biophysics and soft tissue injuries (mixed with my love for cycling) I was the perfect person to solve this universal problem once and for all.
It took a long time. But after years of research and hundreds of iterations, I succeeded in my mission to create Zeta’s 7-piece, proprietary Reactive Padding™.
All of our Zeta Saddle’s provide the ultimate level of comfort and safety without sacrificing performance or speed. Our saddles remain ultra-light and are made of the highest quality while protecting you from the painful ground reaction forces that come with riding.
By ordering your Zeta Saddle now, you’re helping us in our mission to protect riders around the world from pain, soreness, and soft-tissue damage.
Thank you for joining us!
-Dr. Patrick O'Shea, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic