a t a r a x y B S C S t o r y

About ataraxyBSC

We are an Australian-based engineering firm on a mission to redefine cycling comfort.

A Quest for True Comfort

Robin Macan founded vabsRider to solve a 200-year-old problem: the static bicycle saddle. What began as a painful ride to his late mother’s house evolved into a breakthrough in biomechanics. Today, the vabsRider is the result of Robin's commitment to engineering a pain-free future for every cyclist.

E n g i n e e r i n g S e r e n i t y i n M o t i o n

The word ‘ataraxy’ refers to a state of serene calmness and freedom from distress—a feeling we believe every cyclist deserves. At ataraxyBSC, we combine engineering precision with anatomical research to create a bike seat that move with the human body, not against it.

The virtual axis: the heart of our innovation

Our Virtual Axis technology mimics natural hip rotation, neutralising sit-bone pressure and soft-tissue compression. It’s the breakthrough that makes ataraxy – serene calmness – a cycling reality.

Pain-free Riding

The vabsRider’s split seat transfers pressure from the sit bones to the femurs – the largest bone in the body – eliminating saddle pressure by 80%.

Proven Ergonomics

The vabsRider’s innovative design allows for individual movement of the legs around a virtual axis. When this is aligned with your hip joint it supports your femurs for a distributed load.

Respects Human Anatomy

The vabsRider’s unisex design eliminates pressure where it hurts the most – the soft tissue areas – preventing numbness, and tissue damage.

Compatible With Most Bicycles

The vabsRider is engineered for durability on sturdy frames, making it the perfect upgrade for e-bikes, cargo, touring, and commuting bicycles. It offers a universal fit with three seat post diameter options (27.2mm, 30.9mm, and 31.6mm) and features a fully adjustable design for personalised height, transition, and rotation.

F r o m A u s t r a l i a t o t h e W o r l d

While our product was designed in Australia, ataraxyBSC serves a global community of commuters, e-bikers and touring enthusiasts. Shipping internationally via this website, we are actively expanding our network of partners and distributors to deliver pain-free cycling to everyone, no matter where they ride.