Along with saddles, handlebar grips are products where preferences vary greatly from person to person. This makes choosing the right one difficult, especially since there are countless options available. A few stand out from the crowd and offer enhanced comfort and ergonomics. Four of them were put to the test against Sqlab’s current benchmark.

The 614 ERGOWAVE® active 2.1 S'Qantara saddle was developed for those who switch between surfaces, distances and adventures. It combines proven ergonomics with the new S'Qantara cover and is designed to offer long-lasting comfort, stable support and a high-quality feel, whether on gravel tours, bikepacking or on the daily ride into the unknown.

The all-mountain segment includes bikes with a suspension travel of 140 to 160 millimetres. A class with a very wide range of uses, created for long days in the saddle. There are a few products for man and machine that are ideally suited to this segment.

The 710 2.0 is part of SQlab's new generation of grips, in which not only the grip circumference varies for different hand lengths - but also the grip length for different hand widths and the size of the wing. This means that the grip adapts precisely to the hand size.

With the clip-on system, the German ergonomics specialist combines sustainability and versatility. The saddle cover can be replaced or changed in just over a minute. This means that defective seat surfaces or broken frames can be replaced separately. The quick change of covers is particularly exciting for dealers and rental stations.

We often forget how important our feet are when biking. Alongside the hands, they are the central connection to the bike. They allow us to feel the ground, the force with which we pedal, and with them we "push" the bike into corners. It is therefore important to take care of our feet and provide them with the best equipment.

If you have a very slim and slender body, it is rare to find bike clothing that fits in terms of length but is not cut too loose. Not an easy task for women who want to look impeccable in the saddle without having to reach for tight lycra.

The 6OX Infinergy® Ergowave® active 2.1 ltd. Hans Rey by is not just a saddle, but a tribute to the boundless passion for mountain biking. This unique saddle design, created by Hans Rey himself, embodies not only the pinnacle of performance, but also the rich history and experience of a pioneer in the world of mountain biking.

The German ergonomics specialist presents a handle with a very unconventional shape. It is pulled strongly upwards towards the outside and is therefore intended to provide more cushioning. The handle, which is packed with details, feels very unusual to ride at first. After a few rides, you won't want to be without it.

Grips are often underestimated on a bike, but they have a decisive influence on how it feels to ride. The ergonomics experts at SQLab know this and have packed a lot of grip for downhill riding into the 7OX 2.0 Pro grip. The promise is more comfort, less arm pump and durability.

For women with larger proportions, the selection of suitable bike clothing is rather modest. The majority of sportswear is designed for narrow bodies. It takes a lot of time and patience to find textiles that don't constrict a large bust or wide pelvis and firm bottom. We have found and tested a few.

The ergonomics specialists at SQlab are launching the Kids Line, a product range specifically for young cyclists. The range includes saddles in two different widths as well as handlebars and grips. The products for children offer the same ergonomic advantages that SQlab provides for adults.

It's that time of year again: the fall wind is literally blowing around our ears. So it's time to pack everything up again and hit the trails. Because well protected biking is fun even in fall and winter. Here are a few products that stand up to the wind

Stevie Schneider is perhaps the most popular mountain bike influencer, who not only enchants with his impressive skills. His Austrian accent and sense of humor have made many followers laugh in recent years. Now the self-proclaimed "exfluencer" Schneider shows how sit bone measurement works in the latest SQlab video.

From hero to zero: that's how you could describe the life cycle of bar ends. While bar ends were a must-have until the turn of the millennium, they then radically died out. But they still exist, the bar ends, namely from SQlab as so-called inner bar ends.

The fact that SQlab as a saddle manufacturer also designs matching cycling shorts is nothing new. With the SQ-Short "One10", the ergonomics specialists are now also offering female cyclists the tried-and-tested cycling shorts. The cut is adapted to the female body shape and the shorts hug the waist without folding over or cutting in.

Wings for Life is a charitable foundation for spinal cord research, which has set itself the goal of making paraplegia curable. With the back-friendly, limited edition of the 611 Ergowave active saddle, ergonomics specialist SQlab is supporting the Wings for Life foundation.

A functional shirt that is not skin-tight on the body? Yes, SQlab can, with the Jersey One Ox, the ergonomics specialist is launching a loose-fitting shirt for mountain bikers. The jersey is made from lightweight, breathable mesh fabric and is designed to keep you cool even on hot days thanks to the laser-cut ventilation holes. The V-shape in combination with the flexible stretch ensures a good fit with and without protectors. The welded seams on the cuffs and hem provide additional comfort.

The ergonomics specialist SQ Lab is committed to lightweight construction - on cycling trousers. The simple 125 grams are achieved through minimalist use of materials, for example with a 4 millimeter thin and tight seat pad with high density. The welded seams are designed to ensure a high level of comfort and are particularly flexible. According to SQ Lab, the flexible, breathable straps offer consistent tension with optimum support and stretch

SQlab has always been taking care of the buttocks, which are under a lot of strain when cycling, with well thought-out products. Their latest product is no exception: with the "SQ-Short ONE OX", the ergonomics specialists have created a sophisticated, breathable gravity short. Made from high-quality materials, the shorts also feature interesting details such as a pocket with electrosmog-reducing material.

Back in 2002, the ergonomics specialist SQlab developed a system to calculate the distance between the sit bones and the optimum saddle width. Now comes the "6OX Ergowave active" saddle, the latest innovation: this saddle has already been around for two years. However, from next spring, the saddle will not be rolling out of a factory in Asia, but from a factory in Germany.

Whether you're fighting for a podium place or riding cross-country races for fun, one thing counts in any case: the material has to be top quality, otherwise racing is no fun. In addition to the resilience of the parts and ergonomics, lightweight construction is a key aspect. That can quickly add up. Fortunately, there is equipment and parts that won't ruin you. Ride has tested five products, from luxury to bargains.

Do we need specially designed products for e-mountain bikers? A good question. Ride tested five products specially created for this application for man and machine.

It works without, but better with: E-mountain biking with a special saddle. Why is that? Because with motorized mountain bikes, significantly steeper climbs are possible and the increased acceleration requires more support in the seating position. SQlab has the right seat for you.

What do mountain bike legends Missy Giove, Hans Rey and Timmy Comerford, former bassist of the band Rage Against The Machine, have in common? Yes, exactly, albeit somewhat unexpectedly: a saddle. On a "TransAngeles" tour in California, all three were on the trail with saddles from German ergonomics expert SQlab.

For 2018, SQlab once again has a special model for long rides in the saddle drawer: the 611 Ergowave ltd. S'Qantara. The unique cover material is a hard-wearing microfiber with a suede look. It's not just the look, the saddle is also designed to provide a unique riding experience with its fine material.

The ergonomics specialist SQlab from Germany has been offering stepped saddles for over ten years, which are available in different widths to suit the individual sit bone distance. With the 611 Ergowave Active, they are taking ergonomics to the next level and even promise "more bang" in the legs.

The seat pad for bike bibs has been invented, you might think. The ergonomics experts at SQLab - whose portfolio has so far mainly consisted of saddles, handlebars and stems - have taken on a seat pad. And somehow reinvented the cycling shorts in the process.

Many can be light, most can be stable - but then ergonomic: SQlab comes into play when these three characteristics are combined. With the new "3OX" handlebars, a good amount of backsweep should ensure good riding characteristics and less fatigue. Ride put the handlebars through their paces on the Biel Trail.

Handlebar ends made riding uphill more comfortable, but the longer they were used, the less popular they became. Ergonomics specialist "SQ Lab" is bringing the bar ends back - in a slightly different position on the handlebars and with a slightly extended purpose. When a company like this breathes new life into an unpopular retro product with serious intentions, we too are surprised at what these things can do.

Lightweight, stylish and comfortable: these are attributes that suit every saddle. At ergonomics specialist SQlab, the so-called Ergowave concept also fulfills the promise that the seat fits. On the one hand because of the ingenious design - and the available widths. With the new 611 and 612 saddles, SQlab has something new in the pipeline for racers and enduro riders.