addlemen’s seats are known and loved for lots of good reasons. That SaddleGel under the coverings, though, always makes Saddlemen a popular pick. SaddleGel is some pretty amazing stuff. Similar to the gel used in hospital beds and in certain high-impact sports equipment, SaddleGel does a great job of evenly dispersing a rider’s weight across the surface of the seat. It eliminates those uncomfortable pressure points and “hot spots” so commonly felt on a conventional seat after long stretches in the saddle. With SaddleGel there’s no shifting around trying to get comfortable. SaddleGel’s there for the life of the seat, too. Due to its viscoelastic nature it simply cannot leak, melt, freeze, dry or crack. It’s guaranteed not to, for life.
     Want that level of comfort in any seat, even an OE Harley’s? You can get it with Saddlemen’s lineup of SaddleGel Pads and this season there are some new, unique styles added to the lineup. Both the Pillow Top Gel Pad and the Molded Hi-Tech Gel Pad are new for ‘08 and each is available in three sizes to fit most seats and riders. Installation is easy. Nylon straps secure the pad on the bike’s seat using either a slide buckle under the seat or rubberized side hooks, with the pad attaching to the strap via Velcro. For those who prefer to go strapless each gel pad has a non-slip bottom panel, too.
     Those new Pillow Top Gel Pads are perfect for the Harley market. The button-tufted cover has the right look for cruisers and tourers alike. Ultra soft and ultra comfortable, there’s a layer of plush foam inside working in conjunction with the SaddleGel and the combination provides both a soft feel and long distance comfort. And the traditional look is great on a Harley.
     Speaking of traditional, don’t overlook the Sheepskin SaddleGel Pads. Riders have known the benefits of sheepskin since the dawn of motorcycling; its cool breathability in the summer and warm comfort in the winter is unbeatable. Add SaddleGel to that and you’ve got a real winner. Saddlemen covers its Sheepskin Gel Pads with a black, synthetic sheepskin offering all those traditional benefits plus long lasting, all-weather durability.
     Check out the new Molded Hi-Tech Gel Pads, too. This 3-D molded pad conforms quickly and comfortably to a rider’s anatomy and there are built-in channels that flow air in and around the seat pad for increased breathability. The pads wick away perspiration, too. This is a high-tech seat pad and it looks it. The more technically minded riders out there will want a good look at this one.
     Saddlemen invented motorcycle gel pads and over the years there have been plenty of updates and upgrades to those originals. They’re all still available, too, with new, durable, soft-stretch covers maximizing the SaddleGel’s effectiveness and adding to the comfort. Drag Specialties has them all, the new Pillow Tops, the Sheepskins, the 3-Ds and the originals. And every one is a genuine Saddlemen. It’s the affordable, stylish way to stay comfortable in the saddle.