FMX Legend Mike Metzger Joins SQlab on Limited Saddle Design 3

He has left a lasting mark on the freestyle MX scene. A career full of groundbreaking achievements, he landed the first backflip from a freestyle ramp in 2002 and set new standards at the X Games by pulling off the first back to back backflip and winning gold medals in the Best Trick category. But Metzger's passion for racing goes beyond motorcycles. His entry into downhill mountain biking began even earlier, when he joined the Pro Class at the age of 18. Metzger learned to ride a bike as a child and started racing motocross at the age of 6. Despite his success in motorized sports, his love of bikes remained undiminished.

Mike never wanted to be defined just by his results in freestyle MX. His years have been filled with every discipline imaginable, including supercross, mountain biking, Hollywood stunt doubles and world record attempts.

"I started downhill mountain biking in 1993, just out of high school. I moved to Big Bear for a short time and worked as a graphic designer for a mountain bike equipment company. The following year, Intense Cycles put me on their first downhill team. I later introduced Shaun Palmer to the people at Intense. I took Shaun Palmer and Randy Lawrence on a mountain bike tour in Snow Summit for the first time. The next year Shaun Palmer won the NORBA championship and I went elsewhere. I decided to work on my art career and tattooing, which I still do today."

The Inspiration for the Saddle Design

Mike has been a longtime friend of SQlab, tracing back to the shared roots of him and SQlab's founders in MX. The 6OX ERGOWAVE active 2.1 ltd. Metzger was created on the foundation of the renowned 6OX model, and represents the essence of Mike Metzger's design skills. Mike has not only made a name for himself in FMX, but is also well known in the tattoo scene. One of his most famous motifs, the "Spark Plug", determines the look of the limited edition 6OX saddle.

As a loyal and stable companion, the robust upper material of the (e-)MTB Gravity saddle can withstand even the hardest of falls. Its proven double stepped ERGOWAVE shape relieves sensitive areas for men and women alike, and offers optimal support for long, steep climbs.

Check out the new 6OX.  

Supporting the Back

Mike has suffered six back fractures in his career, from which he has fortunately recovered reasonably well. Especially for people with back problems, SQlab's active technology can offer the support needed: The saddle follows the pedalling motion with a horizontal movement, which not only increases comfort, but also promotes the mobility of the intervertebral discs and minimizes pressure peaks. The intervertebral discs are mobilized and discomfort can be prevented.

Individual Fit for All

Our sit bones are as individual as each trail we ride. Thanks to the SQlab sizing system, the 6OX ERGOWAVE active 2.1 ltd. Metzger is available in four sizes (13, 14, 15, 16cm), to guarantee the best possible fit for every rider.

Find your fit now – at your next SQlab retailer. 

Alternatively, you can order a sit bone measurement kit for free.