ERGON – Best of Test 2025
Just like our Ergon athletes, our ergonomic products compete at the highest level. 2025 brought another round of awards, test victories, and top ratings from the media—and not just from cycling publications, but also from mainstream consumer outlets like ARD and WDR Marktcheck, the consumer watchdog program.
"Beyond better is just beyond better!"
While we value praise from trade magazine editors, the most honest feedback comes from those who use our products daily — our customers. That's why it means so much to us when our bike saddles, bike grips, backpacks, and more are recognized in large-scale reader surveys conducted by leading print and online magazines.
The readers of Enduro Mountainbike Magazine and E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine once again honored Ergon in 2025 with one of the most prestigious awards in the international mountain bike scene – "Best Brand" in the "Saddles International" category. And this marks the seventh consecutive year we've received this recognition!
About 30,000 mountain bikers from around the world participated in the survey and once again voted Ergon as the most popular saddle brand globally. A result that makes us proud – and also shows how strong the connection between brand, product, and community really is. For us, this award is both an inspiration and a promise to continue investing consistently in ergonomics, innovation, and quality.
We also took the top spot in reader polls from other major publications.
In the User Awards from MTB-News.de and EMTB-News.de, our grips once again took first place in 2025, while our saddles secured second place in both. At the sister publication Nimms-Rad.de, Ergon saddles finished in third place — grips were not included in that survey.
Detailed results:
User Awards MTB-News 2025
| MTB-News.de_User-Awards_2025 | 1st Place – Grips |
| eMTB-News.de_User-Awards_2025 | 1st Place – Grips |
| MTB-News.de_User-Awards_2025 | 2nd Place – Saddles |
| eMTB-News.de_User-Awards_2025 | 2nd Place – Saddles |
| Nimms-Rad.de_User-Awards_2025 | 3rd Place – Saddles |
It's not just the cycling world that's convinced: our ST Core Evo Touring saddle also made a major impression on the ARD Marktcheck consumer program. Test participants were enthusiastic, and the competition was clearly left behind – with the exception of Terry.
Our Conclusion
Whether in tough racing, long tours, or daily riding – Ergon provides noticeable comfort, smart ergonomics, and products that cyclists rely on. And that trust is our biggest reward.
Additional Test Results
"The idea behind the new SMS Comp works well. Even during long climbs, no uncomfortable pressure builds up in the perineal area – that's where the large cutout truly helps. The slightly shorter saddle nose also posed no problems on steeper ascents." (bike-magazin.de 10/06/25)
"Even on long rides, you stay comfortable without experiencing numbness in sensitive areas. Its compact design and Y-shape also perform well on descents and don't limit your freedom of movement going up or down." (MTB-News.de 10/21/25)
"The Ergon SMC Comp Men also receives high praise on Amazon, with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Many users commend the seat's high comfort and noticeable pressure relief. One buyer writes: "Before, I always had numbness after 20 miles – with the Ergon saddle, that's no longer an issue. Finally riding pain-free!"“ "(chip.de 10/24/25)
"The SM Enduro Comp Men is perfectly designed for male riders' anatomy and expertly made." (bike-magazin.de 05/24/25)
"Completely won me over on very long rides – I've since switched my entire fleet of bikes." (Triathlon 7–8/25)
Recommended with Seal of Approval – "Provides the most even pressure distribution and a comfortable seating surface, offering precise relief in sensitive areas." (ElektroRad 05/25)
Recommended with Seal of Approval – "Features even pressure distribution; the padding provides a pleasantly comfortable feel. A well-rounded package overall." (ElektroRad 05/25)
"The wide, not overly soft nose with its full-length groove ensures comfortable pressure distribution. On climbs, I feel more confident pushing all the way through the pedal stroke. Even in the drops or in an aerodynamic brake lever position, the pressure at the front never becomes uncomfortable. The new saddle from the Koblenz-based brand leaves an overall positive impression." (Velomotion.de 11/19/25)
"The front areas and saddle noses were rated as very comfortable. Our test participants were satisfied throughout." (ARD Marktcheck 03/26/25)
Overall Score: 94%, Value for Money: 84% – "The Ergon GDH Team is a top-tier grip that expertly balances damping and precision. Although it was designed for downhill riding, its comfort also makes it excellent for long trail rides." (Velomotion.de 12/23/25)
"t's impressive how much development work Ergon invests in its grips and saddles." (bike-magazin.de 05/24/25)
"We love thin, firm lock-on grips—like the Ergon GE1 Evo Factory Slim with its ergonomic shape and satisfying click adjustment." (BIKE 03/25)
"The grips have a slightly rounded shape that better supports the palms compared to conventional straight grips. They sit solidly in the hand, offering a very secure feel. After extended riding, the hands feel noticeably more relaxed." (ADFC.de 02/14/25)
"Not only relieves pressure on the palms but also the clever ergonomic hand position helps reduce muscle strain all the way up to the shoulders." (RadFahren 05/25)
"On cobblestones or rocky trails, the cushioning effect of the 3mm OrthoCell foam is clearly noticeable. The surface has a very attractive finish, and you won'tslide around even during sweaty indoor trainer sessions or long rides." (GRAVEL TOUREN 03/25)
"The lightly textured surface offers excellent grip, and the elasticity of the material further enhances handlebar contact." (Velomotion.de 11/19/25)
Very Good / 13 out of 15 points – "Easy to install. The mirror arm sits very securely in the handlebar end and doesn't slip. Easy to adjust thanks to the sturdy arm; it doesn't shift position while riding. Very lightweight. The viewing surface is made of shatterproof glass." (Radfahren 02/25)
"Fits any straight handlebar. Offers a wide-angle, distortion-free view and can also be folded into a "park position." (MyBike 01/25)
"At 3L capacity, it's the ideal size for essentials. Great features include extra pockets for a multi-tool, small items, and your phone, along with foldout straps for attaching pads on the outside." (BIKE_01/25)
"Thanks to side storage options and the large main compartment with a dial compression system, the Ergon Hip Pack provides ample storage space. The wide hip belt ensures anexcellent, comfortable fit and stability." (bike-x.de)
Very Good / Enduro Top Pick – "With its firm, supportive padding and adjustable back support, it can be perfectly customized and is comfortable to wear." (MOUNTAINBIKE 06/25, bike-x.de 03/05/25)
"Lets virtually anyone fine-tune their bike fit at home." (MyBike 01/25)
"Ergon provides a cleat installation template that helps optimize cleat position for better power transfer, comfort, and pedaling efficiency." (GRAVEL TOUREN 03/25)
"Makes cleat alignment a breeze." (Radfahren 01/25)
