SADDLE FOR A BICYCLE, BICYCLE, MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Description

[0001] Cycling is a relatively popular sport and / or leisure activity with a relatively large market and a relatively wide range of bicycles and bicycle components. Consequently, bicycles and bicycle components are offered in a relatively wide variety, for example, in different designs, price ranges, quality levels, and / or with different features.

[0002] Bicycle saddles, in particular, make a significant contribution to the characteristics of a bicycle, such as the user experience. Among other things, bicycle saddles play a key role in the aesthetics, comfort, safety, and / or performance of the respective bicycle. Therefore, bicycle saddles are offered in different designs, price ranges, quality levels, and / or with different features.

[0003] However, the bicycle saddles known from the prior art still have disadvantages. For example, the assembly and / or manufacturing process of the bicycle saddles known from the prior art has disadvantages. In particular, the assembly and / or manufacturing process of the bicycle saddles known from the prior art is relatively complex and / or prone to errors. Furthermore, the bicycle saddles known from the prior art have disadvantages per se, for example, a relatively high weight and / or a combination of different materials and / or different components, which can negatively impact the durability and, in turn, the assembly or manufacture of the bicycle saddles.

[0004] Document EP 1 982 907 B1 discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1.

[0005] In particular, due to the essential role that bicycle saddles can play in the overall impression of a bicycle, as described above, there is a need to further develop the properties of bicycle saddles and to at least partially improve at least one disadvantage of bicycle saddles known from the state of the art.

[0006] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a bicycle saddle with improved properties.

[0007] This object is achieved by a saddle for a bicycle according to the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments of the invention are specified in the respective subclaims and in the following description.

[0008] The saddle has a seat section with a seating surface. The seating surface is designed to at least partially accommodate a portion of a user's body during operation of the bicycle.

[0009] The saddle further comprises at least one mounting portion having at least two spaced-apart mounting elements each adapted to be engaged with a portion of a seat post of the bicycle to mount the saddle to the bicycle.

[0010] The seat section and the mounting section are formed as a single piece. Furthermore, the mounting section is integrally formed on a mounting surface of the seat section opposite the seat surface.

[0011] The one-piece design of the seat section and the mounting section allows the saddle to be manufactured relatively quickly and / or relatively inexpensively. For example, the seat section and the mounting section can be manufactured together in a single injection molding process. This also eliminates the need to assemble the seat section to the mounting section. Typically, a rod assembly with two rail elements is provided to attach the saddle to the seat post, which are usually clamped or clamped to the seat post. The rod assembly must usually be mounted to the seat section of the saddle by attaching the rod ends to the seat section. A section of the rod assembly between the ends of the rod assembly can be accommodated and preferably clamped to the seat post.Due to the one-piece design of the seat section and the mounting section provided here, such complex assembly can be dispensed with.

[0012] In addition, the at least two mounting elements spaced apart from each other enable mounting on the usual (standardized) seat posts which, as described above, have clamping means to which the mounting elements can be clamped.

[0013] This means that the saddle described here can be mounted on almost all bicycles or seat posts available on the market and can be used properly.

[0014] Externally, the configuration of the saddle described herein, in particular the one-piece design of the seat section and the mounting section, allows the saddle to be mounted more easily and / or quickly on the seat post, for example on a clamping device of the seat post. As already described above, a rod assembly with two rail elements, which are usually clamped to the seat post, is usually provided for attaching the saddle to the seat post. The rod assembly must usually be mounted on the seat section of the saddle by attaching the rod ends to the seat section. A section of the rod assembly between the ends of the rod assembly can be received on the seat post and preferably clamped. Since the ends of the rail elements are usually attached to the seat section, the ends of the rail elements are generally not exposed.Thus, the rail elements must generally be individually inserted laterally into a clamping area of ​​the seat post clamping device. The integral design of the seat section and the mounting section provided herein allows the mounting elements to be designed more flexibly, for example, such that at least one end of each mounting element is exposed and / or spaced from the seat section. This allows this end of the mounting elements to be inserted into the seat post clamping device, preferably along a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle. This simplifies the above-described complex assembly of the bicycle saddles known from the prior art on the respective seat post.

[0015] The saddle can be configured to be mounted and used as intended on a variety of different bicycle classes and / or bicycle types and / or on bicycles of different sizes and / or areas of use or purposes. For example, the saddle can be configured to be mounted and used as intended on racing bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes, city bikes and / or other bicycle types. The saddle can be configured to be mounted and used as intended on single- and / or multi-track bicycles. Furthermore, the saddle can be configured to be mounted and used as intended on purely muscle-powered, electrically powered and / or electrically assisted bicycles. The bicycle can be propelled at least partially and / or secondarily via pedals and / or a hand crank.Furthermore, the bicycle can serve as a means of transportation and / or be operated essentially stationary, for example, as an exercise bike and / or in conjunction with a training roller / smart roller. The bicycle can have a single wheel or multiple wheels. The bicycle can also be a cargo bike, for example.

[0016] The seat surface and / or the mounting surface can have a curved and / or bent shape. Alternatively, or additionally, the seat surface and / or the mounting surface can be flat, at least in some areas. Furthermore, the seat surface and / or the mounting surface can be substantially closed or have at least one opening formed therein. The area of ​​a user's body that can be at least partially accommodated on the seat surface during operation of the bicycle is preferably at least a region of the user's buttocks and / or at least a region of the user's pelvis and / or at least a region of the user's thigh.

[0017] The mounting elements are preferably designed and / or arranged symmetrically to one another, preferably with respect to a longitudinal center plane of the saddle and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle when the saddle is mounted on the seat post of the bicycle in an operational manner. The mounting elements are preferably spaced apart from one another such that one of the mounting elements can be inserted or clamped onto a first side or a first end of a clamping device of the seat post, and another of the mounting elements can be inserted or clamped onto a second side, preferably opposite the first side, or a second end, preferably opposite the first end, of the clamping device of the seat post.

[0018] Preferably, the mounting elements each protrude at an angle of 70° to 110°, essentially perpendicular to the mounting surface of the seat section. This allows the mounting elements to be arranged toward the center of the saddle, or at least spaced from an edge of the saddle or seat section, and to be engaged with the seat post, preferably with at least one clamping device of the seat post. This can favor the loading conditions of the mounting elements and thus reduce the risk of damage, such as fatigue fracture, to the mounting elements. Furthermore, this allows the length of the mounting elements to be reduced, thereby, for example, reducing the overall height of the mounting section and thus also of the saddle.

[0019] The saddle is preferably made of plastic, preferably by injection molding. Other and / or alternative materials are also conceivable, for example, fiber composites and / or carbon. Furthermore, the saddle can have at least one coating and / or a lining and / or a cover arranged on at least one area, preferably at least one area of ​​the seat, for example, to increase the comfort of the saddle for the user and / or to influence other properties of the saddle.

[0020] Preferably, the mounting elements are each integrally connected, at least in certain areas, to the mounting surface of the seat section. This allows the support effect of the mounting elements on the mounting surface to be increased and / or optimized. Furthermore, the user's load, when the user is positioned or sitting on the saddle, can be distributed across the continuous area of ​​the mounting elements on the mounting surface. This can favor the loading conditions of the mounting elements and thus reduce the risk of damage, such as fatigue fracture, to the mounting elements.

[0021] Preferably, the mounting elements are each integrally connected to the mounting surface of the seat section along a length of at least 2 cm, preferably at least 3 cm, preferably at least 5 cm, preferably at least 7 cm, more preferably at least 9 cm, most preferably at least 10 cm.

[0022] Preferably, a lateral edge of the mounting surface extends at least partially laterally beyond the mounting section, preferably by at least 2 cm, more preferably at least 2.5 cm, more preferably at least 3 cm, more preferably at least 3.5 cm, more preferably at least 4 cm, more preferably at least 4.5 cm, most preferably at least 5 cm. In other words, the mounting surface can project laterally beyond the mounting section, with respect to a perspective from above onto the seat surface, preferably at right angles to the seat surface, and / or along a transverse plane / horizontal plane. As a result, the mounting section, in particular the mounting elements, can be arranged towards the center of the saddle, or at least spaced from an edge of the saddle or the seat section, and can be brought into engagement with the seat post, preferably with at least one clamping device of the seat post.This can promote the loading conditions of the assembly elements and thus reduce the risk of damage, such as fatigue fracture, to the assembly elements.

[0023] The term "lateral edge" refers to a perspective along a longitudinal center plane of the saddle and / or the bicycle when the bicycle saddle is mounted on the bicycle. Preferably, at least a portion of the mounting surface is located between the respective mounting element and the edge of the seat section. The above-mentioned projection(s) of the lateral edge of the mounting surface beyond the mounting section are preferably measured or determined at the widest point of the saddle or seat section, which lies in a plane with at least a portion of the mounting section.

[0024] Preferably, the mounting elements are integrally connected to the mounting surface of the seat section at a distance of at least 2 cm, preferably at least 2.5 cm, more preferably at least 3 cm, more preferably at least 3.5 cm, more preferably at least 4 cm, more preferably at least 4.5 cm, and most preferably at least 5 cm from a lateral edge of the seat surface. The above-mentioned distance(s) are preferably measured or determined at the widest point of the saddle or seat section, which lies in a plane with at least a portion of the respective mounting element. Such a configuration can favor the loading conditions of the mounting elements and thus reduce the risk of damage, for example, fatigue fracture, to the mounting elements, as already explained above.

[0025] The mounting elements each have at least one rail formed integrally with the respective mounting element, which rail is designed to be at least partially, preferably displaceably, received by a counter element of the seat post of the bicycle in order to mount the saddle, preferably displaceably, on the seat post of the bicycle.

[0026] Typically, a rod assembly with two rail elements is provided for attaching the saddle to the seat post, which are typically clamped onto the seat post. The rod assembly must typically be mounted on the seat section of the saddle. By providing integrally formed rails on the mounting elements, the saddle described herein can be mounted and used relatively easily on existing / present seat posts. Preferably, the rails provided herein each have at least one, preferably exposed, end, via which the rails can be inserted into a region of the seat post, preferably into at least one clamping device of the seat post, in order to mount the saddle on the seat post. Preferably, the rail is formed on one end, preferably a free distal end, of the respective mounting element.

[0027] The rail is designed as an enlarged section of the respective mounting element, relative to an adjacent section of the mounting element, at one end, preferably a free distal end, of the respective mounting element. By configuring the rail as an enlarged section of the respective mounting element, the locking of the rail to the seat post, for example to at least one clamping device of the seat post, can be facilitated, for example by a larger engagement surface between the seat post and the rail, without enlarging the entire mounting elements. This allows the saddle, in particular the mounting elements, to be designed to be weight-optimized. Furthermore, this allows the saddle to be shaped more aerodynamically and / or the amount of material required to manufacture the saddle to be reduced.

[0028] Preferably, the mounting elements each extend, at least in sections, in a plane that runs in or parallel to a longitudinal center plane of the saddle and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle when the saddle is operatively mounted on the bicycle seat post, and / or a longitudinal axis of the bicycle seat post when the saddle is operatively mounted on the bicycle seat post. This allows the bending loads on the mounting elements to be reduced, at least in the above-mentioned section(s).

[0029] Preferably, the mounting elements each have at least a first section that extends essentially rectilinearly from the mounting surface. Alternatively, or additionally, the mounting elements each have a first section and at least one second section. Preferably, the first section and the second section extend at an angle of 25° to 155°, preferably of 35° to 145°, more preferably of 45° to 135°, more preferably of 55° to 125°, more preferably of 65° to 115°, most preferably of 75° to 105°, to one another. The second section can at least partially define a free end of the mounting elements, which can preferably be clamped to the seat post. Alternatively, or additionally, at least one section of the mounting elements, for example the above-mentioned first section and / or the above-mentioned second section, can be curved and / or swung.

[0030] The configurations of the first section and / or the second section of the mounting elements defined above allow the loads on the mounting elements during operation to be optimized and / or the aesthetics of the saddle to be adapted and / or the saddle to be adapted for mounting on different fastening systems that might be provided on different seat posts.

[0031] Preferably, the first portion integrally connects the mounting surface of the seat portion and the second portion. Preferably, the second portion extends substantially parallel to the seat surface. Alternatively, or additionally, the first portion extends in a plane that is in or parallel to a longitudinal center plane of the saddle and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle when the saddle is operatively mounted on the seat post of the bicycle, and / or a longitudinal axis of the seat post of the bicycle when the saddle is operatively mounted on the seat post of the bicycle.

[0032] Preferably, the mounting elements are each designed to be closed at least in one region in front of and / or above the seat post, with respect to a lateral perspective of the saddle, substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the bicycle and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle when the saddle is operatively mounted on the seat post of the bicycle and the bicycle is operatively positioned. In other words, the mounting elements can be free of openings at least in some regions. This makes it possible to make the appearance of the saddle more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, this allows a load, for example the body weight of the user when the user is positioned or sitting on the saddle, to be distributed over a larger area in the mounting elements.Preferably, at least 40%, preferably at least 45%, more preferably at least 50%, more preferably at least 55%, more preferably at least 65%, more preferably at least 70%, more preferably at least 75%, more preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 85%, more preferably at least 90%, more preferably at least 95%, of an entire outer surface of the mounting elements is closed, ie, free of openings.

[0033] Preferably, the mounting elements are each configured to be clamped at least partially to the bicycle seat post in order to fix the saddle to the seat post. As already explained, a rod assembly with two rail elements is provided for attaching the saddle to the seat post, which are typically clamped to the seat post by means of at least one clamping device. By appropriately configuring the mounting elements to be clamped at least partially to the bicycle seat post in order to fix the saddle to the seat post, the device described herein can be mounted and used properly on virtually all bicycles or seat posts available on the market.

[0034] Preferably, the mounting elements are each integrally connected to a fastening area on the mounting surface. The fastening areas are preferably spaced apart from one another, preferably at a distance of at most 12 cm, preferably at most 11 cm, more preferably at most 10 cm, more preferably at most 9 cm, more preferably at most 8 cm, more preferably at most 7 cm, most preferably at most 6 cm.

[0035] Preferably, the mounting elements each have at least one end that is exposed and / or spaced from the seat section, preferably such that the end of the respective mounting element can be inserted into a region of the seat post, preferably into at least one clamping device of the seat post, in order to mount the saddle, preferably slidably, to the seat post of the bicycle. As already described above, this can simplify the above-described complex assembly of the bicycle saddles known from the prior art to the respective seat post.Preferably, the mounting elements each have at least one rail formed integrally with the respective mounting element, which is configured to be at least partially, preferably displaceably, received by a counter-element of the bicycle seat post in order to mount the saddle, preferably displaceably, to the bicycle seat post. The above-described exposed end of the respective mounting element and / or spaced apart from the seat portion is preferably one end of the respective rail of the mounting element.

[0036] Preferably, the mounting portion and / or the seat portion is / are substantially rigid.

[0037] Preferably, the mounting portion and the seat portion are substantially immovable relative to each other.

[0038] The present invention also relates to a bicycle having a seat post and a saddle mounted on the seat post according to any one of the embodiments described herein.

[0039] The object described above is also achieved by a manufacturing method for producing a saddle, in particular according to one of the embodiments described herein. The embodiments and / or features and / or advantages described above for the saddle apply analogously to the manufacturing method.

[0040] The manufacturing process includes the following steps: Providing at least one material for manufacturing the saddle; manufacturing the saddle such that: the saddle has a seat portion with a seat surface configured to at least partially accommodate a portion of a user's body during operation of the bicycle; the saddle has at least one mounting portion with at least two mounting elements, each configured to be engaged with a portion of a seat post of the bicycle in order to mount the saddle on the bicycle; and the seat portion and the mounting portion are integrally formed during the manufacturing process, wherein the mounting portion is integrally formed on a mounting surface of the seat portion opposite the seat surface;the mounting elements each have at least one rail formed integrally with the respective mounting element, which is configured to be at least partially received by a counter-element of the seat post of the bicycle in order to mount the saddle to the seat post of the bicycle; and the rail is formed as an enlarged portion of the respective mounting element, relative to an adjacent portion of the mounting element, at one end of the respective mounting element.

[0041] The saddle is preferably made of plastic using an injection molding process.

[0042] The object described above is also achieved by an assembly method for mounting a saddle according to one of the embodiments described herein on a seat post of a bicycle. The embodiments and / or features and / or advantages described above for the saddle apply analogously to the assembly method.

[0043] The assembly process includes the following steps: Providing the saddle; positioning the saddle relative to a mounting mechanism on the seat post such that the mounting elements of the saddle each engage the mounting mechanism of the seat post; and securing the mounting elements to the mounting mechanism.

[0044] The mounting elements each have at least one rail formed integrally with the respective mounting element. Each rail preferably has at least one exposed end and / or one end spaced apart from the seat section, wherein the end of the respective mounting element can be inserted into a region of the seat post, preferably into a region of the seat post, preferably into at least one clamping device of the seat post, in order to mount the saddle, preferably slidably, to the seat post of the bicycle.

[0045] Preferably, before securing the mounting elements to the mounting mechanism, the mounting elements are at least partially displaced in the mounting mechanism in order to position and / or orient the saddle relative to the mounting mechanism.

[0046] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the respective combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own. The invention is limited by the appended claims. Fig. 1 shows, in a perspective and schematic view, a saddle according to the invention for a bicycle; Fig. 2 shows, in a further perspective and schematic view, the saddle of Fig. 1 ; Fig. 3 shows, in a further perspective and schematic view, the saddle from Fig. 1 and 2 ; Fig. 4 shows, in a perspective and schematic view, a bicycle according to the invention with the saddle of Fig. 1 to 3 .

[0047] Fig. 1 to 3show, in perspective and schematic views, a saddle 10 for a bicycle according to one embodiment. The saddle 10 has a seat portion 12 with a seat surface 14. The seat surface 14 is configured to at least partially accommodate a portion of a body, preferably a buttocks, of a user during operation of the bicycle. The saddle 10 also comprises a mounting portion 16 with two spaced-apart mounting elements 18, each of which is configured to be engaged with a portion of a seat post of the bicycle in order to mount the saddle on the bicycle (see Fig. 4 and the description below).

[0048] It is also provided that the seat section 12 and the mounting section 16 are formed in one piece. In particular, the mounting section 16 is fixed to a mounting surface 20 of the seat section 12 opposite the seat surface 14 (see Fig. 2 and3 ) is formed in one piece. In the Fig. 1 to 3 In the embodiment of the saddle 10 shown, the mounting elements 18 are each integrally connected to the mounting surface 20 of the seat section. Alternatively, the mounting elements 18 can each be integrally connected to the mounting surface 20 of the seat section 12 only in certain regions. For example, sections of the mounting elements 18 in which the mounting elements 18 are each integrally connected to the mounting surface 20 of the seat section 12 can be spaced apart from one another. For example, the mounting elements 18 can each be integrally connected to the mounting surface 20 of the seat section 12 over a length of at least 2 cm, preferably at least 3 cm, preferably at least 5 cm, preferably at least 7 cm, more preferably at least 9 cm, most preferably at least 10 cm.

[0049] The mounting elements 18 are each integrally connected to the mounting surface 20 of the seat section 12 at corresponding fastening areas 26 at a distance from a lateral edge 24 of the seat surface 14. The distance is preferably at least 2 cm, more preferably at least 2.5 cm, more preferably at least 3 cm, more preferably at least 3.5 cm, more preferably at least 4 cm, more preferably at least 4.5 cm, and most preferably at least 5 cm.

[0050] The saddle 10 also includes an opening 28 extending completely through the seat portion 12. Alternatively, the saddle 10 may include a plurality of openings or no openings.

[0051] In the Fig. 1 to 3In the embodiment of the saddle 10 shown, the mounting elements 18 each have at least one rail 30 formed integrally with the respective mounting element 18. The rails 30 are each arranged at an end 34 of the respective mounting element 18. The end 34 of the respective mounting element 18 is a free distal end of the respective mounting element 18.

[0052] The rails 30 can each be designed to be at least partially, preferably displaceably, received by a counter element of the seat post of the bicycle in order to mount the saddle on the seat post of the bicycle, preferably displaceably.

[0053] Each rail 30 may be formed as an enlarged portion of the respective mounting element 18 relative to an adjacent portion 36 of the mounting element 18 (see Fig. 3 ).

[0054] The mounting elements 18 each have an end 39A, 39B which is exposed and spaced from the seat portion 12 (see Fig. 1 and 2 ). The ends 39A, 39B can be inserted into an area of ​​the seat post of the respective bicycle, preferably into at least one clamping device of the seat post, in order to slidably mount the saddle 10 on the seat post.

[0055] According to the embodiment of the Fig. 1 to 3 , the mounting elements 18 have a first section 40 and a second section 42 (see Fig. 3 ). The first section 40 and the second section 42 extend at an angle to each other. The angle between the first section 40 and the second section 42 is preferably 25° to 155°, preferably 35° to 145°, more preferably 45° to 135°, more preferably 55° to 125°, more preferably 65° to 115°, most preferably 75° to 105°.

[0056] Alternatively, the mounting elements 18 may each have only one section, for example, only section 40, which extends substantially linearly from the mounting surface 20. The respective rail 30 may, for example, be arranged at a corresponding, preferably distal, end of the only one section, for example, section 40.

[0057] Fig. 4 shows, in a perspective and schematic view, a bicycle 100 according to the invention with the saddle 10 from Fig. 1 to 3 The bicycle 100 has a seat post 105 to which the saddle 10 is mounted. Preferably, the mounting elements 18, more precisely the rails 30, are at least partially clamped or gripped in a clamping device of the seat post 105 in order to fix the saddle 10 to the seat post 105.

Claims

1. A saddle (10) for a bicycle (100), comprising: a seat portion (12) having a seat surface (14) configured to at least partially support a region of a body of a user during operation of the bicycle (100); and at least one mounting portion (16) comprising at least two mounting members (18) which are spaced apart from each other, each mounting member being configured to be brought into an engaging connection with a region of a seat post (105) of the bicycle (100) in order to mount the saddle (10) to the bicycle (100); wherein the seat portion (12) and the mounting portion are integrally formed and wherein the mounting portion (16) is integrally formed on a mounting surface (20) of the seat portion (12) which is opposite from the seat surface (14); wherein the mounting members (18) each comprise at least one rail (30) formed integrally with the respective mounting member (18) and configured to be at least partially received by a counter member of the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100) in order to mount the saddle (10) to the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100); characterized in that the rail (30) is configured as an enlarged portion of the respective mounting member (18), relative to an adjacent portion of the mounting member (18), at one end (34) of the respective mounting member (18).

2. The saddle (10) according to claim 1, wherein the mounting members (18) are each integrally connected to the mounting surface (20) of the seat portion (12) in a continuous manner at least region-wise.

3. The saddle (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mounting members (18) are each integrally connected to the mounting surface (20) of the seat portion (12) in a continuous manner along a length of at least 2 cm, preferably at least 3 cm, preferably at least 5 cm, preferably at least 7 cm, more preferably at least 9 cm, most preferably at least 10 cm.

4. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting members (18) are each integrally connected to the mounting surface (20) of the seat portion (12) at a distance of at least 2 cm, preferably at least 2.5 cm, more preferably at least 3 cm, more preferably at least 3.5 cm, more preferably at least 4 cm, more preferably at least 4.5 cm, most preferably at least 5 cm, from a lateral edge (24) of the seat surface (14).

5. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rail (30) is configured to be slidably received by the counter member of the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100).

6. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rail (30) is configured at a free distal end (34) of the respective mounting member (18).

7. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting members (18) each extend, at least region-wise, in a plane that is in or parallel to a longitudinal center plane of the saddle (10) and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle (100), when the saddle (10) is operatively mounted on the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100), and / or a longitudinal axis of the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100), when the saddle (10) is operatively mounted on the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100).

8. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting members (18) each: comprise at least one first portion (40) extending substantially linearly from the mounting surface (20); and / or comprise one first portion (40) and at least one second portion (42), wherein the first portion (40) and the second portion (42) extend at an angle from 25° to 155°, preferably from 35° to 145°, more preferably from 45° to 135°, more preferably from 55° to 125°, more preferably from 65° to 115°, most preferably from 75° to 105°, with respect to each other.

9. The saddle (10) according to claim 8, wherein the first portion (40) integrally connects the mounting surface (20) of the seat portion (12) and the second portion (42), and wherein the second portion (42) extends substantially parallel to the seat surface (14); and / or the first portion (40) extends in a plane that extends in or parallel to a longitudinal center plane of the saddle (10) and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle (100), when the saddle (10) is operatively mounted on the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100), and / or a longitudinal axis of the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100), when the saddle (10) is operatively mounted on the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100).

10. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting members (18) are each configured to be closed at least in an area in front of and / or above the seat post (105), with respect to a lateral perspective onto the saddle (10), substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the bicycle (100) and / or a longitudinal center plane of the bicycle (100), when the saddle (10) is operatively mounted on the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100) and the bicycle (100) is operatively positioned.

11. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting members (18) are each integrally connected to the mounting surface (20) at an attachment region (26), wherein the attachment regions (26) are spaced apart from each other, preferably by a distance of not more than 12 cm, preferably no more than 11 cm, more preferably no more than 10 cm, more preferably no more than 9 cm, more preferably no more than 8 cm, more preferably no more than 7 cm, most preferably no more than 6 cm.

12. The saddle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting members (18) each comprise at least one end (39A, 39B) which is exposed and / or spaced apart from the seat portion, preferably such that the end (39A, 39B) of the respective mounting member (18) can be inserted into a region of the seat post (105), preferably into at least one clamping device of the seat post (105), in order to mount, preferably slidably, the saddle (10) on the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100).

13. A bicycle (100) comprising a seat post (105) and a saddle (10) mounted on the seat post (105) according to any one of the preceding claims.

14. A manufacturing method for manufacturing a saddle (10), in particular according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising: providing at least one material for manufacturing the saddle (10); manufacturing the saddle (10) such that: the saddle (10) comprises a seat portion (12) having a seat surface (14) configured to at least partially support a region of a body of a user during operation of the bicycle (100); the saddle (10) comprises at least one mounting portion (16) having at least two mounting members (18) each configured to be brought into an engaging connection with a region of a seat post (105) of the bicycle (100) in order to mount the saddle (10) on the bicycle (100); the seat portion (12) and the mounting portion (16) are integrally formed during the manufacturing method, wherein the mounting portion (16) is integrally formed on a mounting surface (20) of the seat portion (12) which is opposite from the seat surface; wherein the mounting members (18) each comprise at least one rail (30) formed integrally with the respective mounting member (18) and configured to be at least partially received by a counter member of the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100) in order to mount the saddle (10) to the seat post (105) of the bicycle (100); characterized in that the rail (30) is configured as an enlarged portion of the respective mounting member (18), relative to an adjacent portion of the mounting member (18), at one end (34) of the respective mounting member (18).

15. A mounting method for mounting a saddle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 on a seat post (105) of a bicycle (100), comprising: providing the saddle (10); positioning the saddle (10) relative to a mounting mechanism on the seat post (105) so that the mounting members (18) of the saddle (10) each get into an engaging connection with the mounting mechanism of the seat post (105); and securing the mounting members (18) to the mounting mechanism.