Description
Plastic-free saddle made of cork and titanium
FRAME CYCLES, a Scottish manufacturer of quality components and accessories, has nominated the FR-1 for a Green Product Award in 2024 for its plastic-free saddle.
The FR-1 is a plastic-free saddle made with a molded cork seat and a grade 5 titanium base, which eliminates the need for the use of polymer materials found in many modern saddles by utilizing the natural properties of cork, such as lightness, durability, cushioning, elasticity, and water resistance. This is a revolutionary saddle made with the approach of eliminating the need to use polymer materials, which are often used in modern saddles.
The saddle has a unique and distinctive design, combining the organic look of cork with the ruggedness of titanium for the base and rail. Because of its weather resistance, it can be used for various purposes as well as daily use.
Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree, a member of the beech family Quercus, which is stripped of its bark every nine years. supporting a diverse animal ecosystem.
About cork acclimation
Initially, the cork is as hard as a new leather saddle, but after a break-in period, depending on the rider's average position and contact points, the cork takes on a unique softness.
About durability
Because cork is a natural material, its appearance will gradually change over time. Some of the changes you may notice include
1. frequent use in wet or muddy conditions may cause the saddle to turn black. This can be cleaned by wiping the saddle with flooring cleaner. 2.
2. with regular use, the ground color of the cork will gradually fade. This is due to exposure to sunlight and affects all wooden products when used outdoors. The performance of the saddle is not affected.
[SPEC].
Weight : 300g
Rail : Grade 5 Titanium Diameter 7mm
Material : Cork , Titanium
Length : 268mm
Width : 133mm
Height : 60mm
- We ship within 1-2 business days after receiving your order (payment). (Basically, orders placed before 12:00 p.m. are shipped the same day.)
- Messenger delivery is available within Nagoya City only.
- We ship every day from Monday to Sunday, except on temporary holidays.
- Available delivery areas: All over Japan and the world.
- Please note that delivery may be delayed due to credit card processing status. If you would like to specify the delivery date and time, please fill in your request in the additional information in the shopping cart.
- The product will be shipped from Circles.
- Please contact the shipping company in case of damage or loss during shipping.
Regarding the delivery of complete bikes
- Please note that a separate shipping fee of 9,900 yen (tax included) will be charged for shipping complete bikes. (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
- After receiving your order, we will do a final check and ship complete bikes, but it may take 1-2 weeks. Please understand.
- We will send the bike with some parts removed for packing. We strongly recommend that you have your bicycle assembled at your nearest bicycle store.
- We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
- We apologize for any sales discrepancies at the store.
Regarding the delivery of frame sets
- Nationwide flat-rate shipping: 5,500 yen (tax included) (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
- We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
- We will provide the pre-treatment of facing and tapping for the frame sets purchased at our store as a service. We will inform you separately after purchase.
- We can also install a headset and BB for a fee, so please feel free to contact us.