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vabsRider by ataraxyBSC is the world's first virtual axis bicycle seat. This dynamic and natural comfort rider makes the enjoyment of bike riding a true pleasure and brings the cycling experience to a whole new group of people.

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ataraxyBSC and Whistle Design Group at Good Design Awards

Gold Winner in Product Design at the 2024 Good Design Awards

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vabsRider's Latest Media Coverage

The vabsRider by Robin Macan is set to change the way cyclists experience their rides. It's a standout choice for anyone seeking maximum comfort and performance. Whether you’re a casual cyclist or a seasoned pro, the vabsRider offers a revolutionary solution to the age-old problem of bike seat discomfort...read more

TheSuperBOO!

Abishek Easter Raj

Butt-friendly bike seat moves with your legs. If you don't want a part of your body to get sore, then that part shouldn't be pushing against something that doesn't move along with it. That's the thinking behind the vabsRider bicycle saddle...read more

New Atlas

Ben Coxworth

The vabsRider is unlike any other bike seat, in that it takes a mobile approach to the entire experience of riding...read more

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Auto Evolution

Elena Gorgan

If you think about it, a bicycle has so many moving parts, it seems strange that only the saddle is fixed. I think this is more functional and ergonomically correct than any other saddle design...read more

Gizmodo (Japan)

Gensuke Okamoto

Australian industrial design yields an articulating bicycle seat - The vabsRider provides pain-free cycling...read more

Core77

Rain Noe

Strange but revolutionary: New bicycle saddle breaks every convention...read more

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E-Bike News (Germany)

Marcus Schwarten

vabsRider Bicycle Seat Reduces Pressure by up to 80% Compared to Traditional Saddles

How Real-Time Pressure Mapping Confirms 8 Years of ataraxyBSC's Engineering

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ataraxyBSC Was Founded on the Premises That We Don't Have to Suffer on a Bike

Robin Macan, Philippe Guichard, and Whistle Design Group have been working for the last 8 years on the ideal bike saddle: dynamic, flowing, in motion with your body and pain-free.

Team photo of Robin Macan, Philippe Guichard and Whistle Design Group

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Real Reviews from Real Cyclists

“That was brilliant, I've never been on a bike before that is actually comfortable. The vabsRider seat is amazing! I’m shocked!”

- Mandy (Trial Day participant)

"I was impressed and would love to take it on my 200-300 kilometre rides on one of my bikes"

- Cherry

“The vabsRider^TM was really great, I felt parts of my body move that I have never felt move before when I'm riding a bike. I'm really excited for when we can get one!”

- Trial Day participant

"As retired e-bikes riders, we were both impressed with the seat and its movement. John said it didn’t matter how much the saddle cost, provided it was more comfortable!"

- Vivienne and John

“I felt stable on the bike, and the seat really moved with me. It felt like a really different riding experience, in a really good way.”

- Trial Day participant

“It was really cool, I liked the way it makes it smooth when you’re pedalling, instead of putting all the strain on sensitive areas. When you move forward you can feel the power of your legs going on pedals.”

- Chris (Trial Day participant)