Transition Park n' Ride AM saddle review

All-day performer

Our rating

3.5

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Robin Weaver

Published: July 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm

Our review

Function over form, maybe, but this does the comfort job well

Transition's Park n' Ride AM saddle is constructed from a durable, synthetic-leather material that's more than happy to take a bit of rough treatment without even flinching.

Sitting on top of its chromoly rails at 324g, it’s no weight-weenie’s dream, but that’s not the point here. We’re talking about long-distance comfort, and that’s exactly what this saddle delivers.

It may look bulbous, and the brown colour we had on test won’t be to everyone’s liking, but it’s super-comfy and great for long stints of pedal grinding.

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Robin Weaver

Technical editor-in-chief

Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups. Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key. He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago. Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too. He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.

Height: 172cm
Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach