San Marco Ground Shield Sport saddle 2026

Smooth out the roughest MTB trails with the comfortable and supportive Ground Shield Sport, built with Carbon Steel rails and Shield mudguard

Discover a world of MTB adventures with a saddle designed from the ground up for aggressive terrain. The Ground Shield Sport strikes the perfect balance of providing support and relieving pressure where you need it. With Carbon Steel rails and a wider and softer front end than its competitors, it's comfortable on even the steepest of climbs. The mud blocking Shield and Silkfeel material lets you focus on the trail ahead.

Sport - Carbon Steel
C45 “Reinforced” full steel frame (diameter 07mm) with external paint, light and resistant. All Sport saddles have Carbon Steel Rails.

Glass Fiber Reinforced Shell
Techno-polymer: engineering polymer with high physical and mechanical characteristics (rigidity, toughness, ductility) that allow it cope with static and dynamic loads and ageing.

Silkfeel Cover
Silk-soft-touch surface finish, bi-elastic strut material, waterproof and with good abrasive resistance. Easy to wash & clean.

Pullfoam Padding
Low density foam with variable thickness structure that follows the movements of the pelvis when pedaling, for guaranteed comfort, long lasting resistance and ideal support.

Waved shape
The raised rear section ensures a optimum support during technical ascent on challenging terrain. Perfect for single track or extreme gravel adventures.

Dry and clean
The shield is a mud guard “barrier” to protect you against water and wet soil from the ground while cycling, which would inevitably ruin your comfort.

Comfort and pressure relief
The mud guard, built into the saddle, does not compromise the comfort offered by the Open Fit cut-out, guaranteeing to relieve pressure on the perineum.

Tech Specs

• Producer's weight: S3 319 g – L3 324 g (± 8%)
• Dimensions: S3 140 x 255 mm – L3 155 x 255 mm
• Rail: Carbon Steel
• Intended use: Off-road