{"product_id":"alpitude-navene-mtb-carbon-saddle","title":"Alpitude - Navene Full Carbon MTB \u0026 Gravel Saddle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m_GCF1ZAgkw?si=xBBpKURfXxsCoEwz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #222; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAn exceptionally light full-carbon saddle engineered for XC mountain biking and gravel racing, with the support and controlled flexibility to perform on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f3f3; padding: 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e⚡ Full carbon from just 74g\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e🧘 Flexible outer sections add comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e📏 Short-fit 245mm race geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e🔧 Handmade to order in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 32px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eShort-Fit Carbon Performance for Dirty Paths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAfter three years of design, development and testing on race courses throughout Europe, the Alpitude Navene brings full-carbon, ultralight performance to XC mountain biking and gravel riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIts carbon layup is tuned to flex through the outer sections for greater comfort, while the centre remains firmer to provide support and help manage impacts from rough gravel roads and XC trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe supporting edges are 50% wider than those of Alpitude’s Gardena road saddle, giving you a more stable platform when the surface becomes rough or your riding position changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAt 245mm long, Navene’s short-fit geometry gives you room to move while maintaining a compact and efficient riding position. Its low weight, supportive shape and controlled flexibility also make it an outstanding option for lightweight road-bike builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eEach Navene is individually handmade in Italy using a full carbon fibre shell, crafted one at a time and cured under high pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #222; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 20px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e“The Navene saddle is perfect: light, rigid but at the same time comfortable.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\"\u003eMirko Tabacchi – Pro XC Rider\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #222; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 20px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e“I have tried different saddles. Navene has been my choice for the last three seasons.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin: 0;\"\u003eLorena Zocca – XC Rider\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 32px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eChoose Your Navene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose from two widths and three external carbon layups to suit your fit, riding position and bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130mm or 142mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3K Twill, UD or 1K\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245mm short-fit design\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7×9mm carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 32px 0 14px 0;\"\u003ePublished Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f3f3f3; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130mm, 3K Twill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74g ±5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e142mm, 3K Twill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75g ±5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUD and 1K finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 5g additional\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThese are Alpitude’s published weight benchmarks. As every Navene saddle is individually handmade, finished weights may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 32px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTB, XC mountain biking, gravel and road cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full carbon fibre shell and rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130mm and 142mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRail dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7×9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal layups:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3K Twill, UD and 1K\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum rider weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum rail-clamp torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6Nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #222; color: #fff; padding: 24px; margin: 32px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eHandmade to order in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eOrder now for shipping from Italy in approximately two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 32px 0 8px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs the Navene an MTB saddle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. The Navene is engineered for XC mountain biking and gravel riding and has been tested on race courses throughout Europe. It is intended for XC use rather than aggressive trail, enduro or downhill riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs the Navene suitable for road cycling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. Although developed primarily for XC and gravel racing, the Navene’s compact shape, supportive shell and controlled carbon flexibility also make it suitable for lightweight road-bike builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a full-carbon saddle be comfortable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNavene’s carbon layup allows the outer sections to flex for comfort while maintaining a firmer, supportive centre. Its supporting edges are also 50% wider than those of Alpitude’s Gardena road saddle. Saddle comfort remains personal and depends on selecting the correct width and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich width should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eChoose between 130mm and 142mm based on your sit-bone measurement, riding position and current saddle fit. The wider saddle is not automatically more comfortable; the correct support width is what matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWill the carbon rails fit my seatpost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNavene uses oversized 7×9mm carbon rails. Your seatpost clamp must be compatible with oval 7×9mm rails. Some seatposts require a separate carbon-rail clamp kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow tightly should the saddle rails be clamped?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe maximum permitted clamping torque is 6Nm. Always use the lower torque figure if your seatpost manufacturer specifies less than 6Nm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the maximum rider weight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Alpitude Navene has a maximum rider weight limit of 95kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAre both saddle widths available now?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. Both the 130mm and 142mm Navene saddles are currently available to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs the Navene kept in stock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eEach Navene is handmade to order by Alpitude in Italy. Current orders are expected to ship from Italy in approximately two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alpitude","offers":[{"title":"130mm \/ 1K","offer_id":58199336255648,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130mm \/ 3K Twill","offer_id":58199336353952,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130mm \/ UD","offer_id":58199336550560,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"142mm \/ 1K","offer_id":58199336648864,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"142mm \/ 3K Twill","offer_id":58199336747168,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"142mm \/ UD","offer_id":58199336943776,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/0112\/8608\/files\/NaveneSaddlebyAlpitudeforMTBandXC2.jpg?v=1784683911","url":"https:\/\/bspokevelo.com.au\/products\/alpitude-navene-mtb-carbon-saddle","provider":"Bspoke Velo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}