The final bike seat design uses infused carbon fiber leaf spring suspension in the base plate that allows the seat to absorb more of the impact from bumps in the road, instead of the biker’s back. The seats themselves are covered in Kevlar side panels that can withstand more abuse, and the rear of the seat has 3M fabrics sewn into it to increase visibility. It’s also lighter than traditional bike seats.
Most of RideOut’s seats cost upwards of $80 or $90, but Rutherford says that the extra cost is worth the quality of the product. Rutherford’s work has paid off – professional bikers, police departments and doctors all swear by her seat design.
