Velo recently announced new additions to their Angel, Prevail, and Senso saddle lines. The common theme between them all, and with many other saddles right now, is a short length and more width. I’ve personally been a big fan of the Angel line, and have reviewed a few of their longer versions as part of #ProjectOneBike. That’s why I’m excited to have a men’s version of the TT on the way, along with a Prevail TT Year of the Rat to add to my Zodiac collection. For now, learn a little more about each of the new saddles, and look for some reviews in the future.
Women’s Angel TT
Earlier this year, Velo released their Angel TT, which is a shorter version of their high-end Angel saddle. It is aimed at providing even more comfort in aggressive riding positions for road and gravel, similar to the Specialized Power saddle, along with time trials. The newest addition to the Angel line is a women’s version of the TT. Both TT models feature the Y-Cutout for pressure relief, Arctech rails for flexibility and comfort, and proprietary multi-density padding for support. At 241mm long and 143mm wide, it falls in line with the current trend of short-nosed saddles. The women’s version adds an additional layer of padding that conforms to the body and provides additional support and comfort. Both are available in Ti-alloy or carbon rails and come in white, black, or special grey color. The carbon rail version holds the Angel’s lightweight reputation at 133g.
Ti-Alloy – $198 Carbon – $290
Prevail TT Year of the Rat Edition
Since 2015, Velo has released a Zodiac edition saddle to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Each year they have created something unique, like the Year of the Ram saddle with ears attached to the back of the saddle, or the 2018 Prevail Glide Year of the Dog saddle with an embroidered golden lab on the nose and a gold chain along the back. Others, like the 2017 Year of the Rooster Angel saddle, just get a special edition print on the cover.
For 2020, Velo celebrates the Year of the Rat by adding a special print to their Prevail TT saddle. Similar to the Angel TT, the base features their Y-Cutout and Arctech rails. Unlike the Angel though, the cover doesn’t have the open cutout. Instead, the full cover features multicolored rays that culminate at a rat logo at the nose of the saddle. It is a few millimeters longer and wider than the Angel TT at 244mm long and 146mm wide.
Ti-Alloy – $180
Senso Wilson and Ray
On the mountain biking side, Velo has two new saddles in the Senso line, the Wilson and Ray. Both are snub-nose saddles, coming in at 242mm. The Wilson features a rear cutout to provide clearance on full suspension 29’er when fully compressed. It uses super light foam, with a PU cover that has rubber gripper sections to help keep you planted. Chromoly rails help keep the weight and price down.
The Ray steps up performance but still keeps it budget-friendly. It uses a solid base with Air Foam to provide support and cushioning. A center channel helps to reduce pressure on the sensitive areas, and Ti-alloy rails.
Senso Wilson – $65
Senso Ray – $85
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