Commuting, especially in countries with lots of rain, can be difficult for bikers who often return to damp seats, but designers have found a way to make eco-friendly cycles with the Drain Saddle so that it won't dampen the mood -- or pants.
The concept design for the frame of the waterproof bike seats, also known as Drain Saddle, is made of lightweight durable material carbon fibre. The seat itself is molded with a porous material in tubular form, which essentially drains water as it passes through the seat. For cities or countries like Japan or China where empty parking spaces are rare and have annual monsoon or typhoon seasons, the Drain Saddle is an essential item to make their daily commute a little more comfortable.
Waterproof Bike Seats
Drain Saddle Makes Commuting a Little More Comfortable in Torrential Rain
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Bike Accessories - The Drain Saddle shows a shift towards eco-friendly design in bike accessories, presenting opportunities for similarly sustainable innovations.
2. Innovative Commuter Products - The Drain Saddle is a clever solution to a common pain point for commuters, opening up possibilities for other innovative products to enhance the commuting experience.
3. Waterproof Technology - The Drain Saddle demonstrates how waterproof technology is advancing, suggesting opportunities for more advanced and versatile waterproof technology in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Bike Manufacturing - Bike manufacturers could invest in eco-friendly materials like carbon fiber and porous materials to create waterproof and eco-conscious bikes and bike accessories.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Manufacturers in the outdoor recreation industry could look into developing waterproof equipment, like camping gear and outdoor clothing, that uses advanced waterproof technology like that used in the Drain Saddle.
3. Urban Transportation - The Drain Saddle could inspire future innovations in urban transportation, encouraging industries to think about developing waterproof products like waterproof seats, flooring, and other necessary elements for people who use public transportation, as well as bike infrastructure, in rainy areas.