<p>*This is a SPECIAL ORDER ONLY saddle. Once the order is placed it will take approximately 5 business days to ship.</p> <p>The Mente is the wider saddle for commuters and tourists who might prefer a more upright position.</p> <p>The saddle top is made of thick natural vegetable tanned leather.</p> <p>The bolt assemblies at the rear of the saddle are situated behind the area on which the cyclist sits to avoid damaging the user's pants.</p> <p>The backplate is made of a strong technically advanced material that is both stable and flexible for maximum comfort.</p> <p>Loops are built in to accommodate a saddle bag.</p> <p>Polished stainless spring steel is used for the rails.</p> <p>These have long parallel sections to give ample room for adjustment.</p> <p>A special tension system adjusted with a 5mm Allen key prevents the nose from twisting.</p> <p>Each saddle is individually marked with an unique serial number etched on the brass washer on top of the nose.</p> <p>The leather density fluctuates between hides so the saddle weight can vary.</p>