{"id":75769,"date":"2014-12-01T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=75769"},"modified":"2014-12-04T09:52:26","modified_gmt":"2014-12-04T08:52:26","slug":"velo-saddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle\/","title":{"rendered":"Velo Saddle Factory Visit Taiwan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you use a bike and sit on your saddle then you will know as a rider how important it is to have the right saddle and how it is fundamental to your ride. Saddle production is concentrated in a few places in the world. One of those production centres is Velo enterprises in Taichung, Taiwan. We visited the factory to discover the latest production methods and how saddles are made.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Factory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Saddle Factory is located on the coast near Taichung, in the middle of a town, with more than 1500 people working at the factory of which half of the people live in dormitories nearby.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76996\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8392\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76996\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76996 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8392-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8392\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8392-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8392-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8392-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8392-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8392.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The grip factory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76995\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8390\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76995\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76995 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8390-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8390\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8390-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8390-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8390-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8390-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8390.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Resources piled up ready to be made into the components we use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76989\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8334-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76989\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76989 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_83341-1110x705.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8334\" width=\"1110\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_83341-1110x705.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_83341-750x477.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_83341-900x572.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_83341.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On the way to the factory these two dogs stopped all the traffic to cross the road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76914\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_7741\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76914 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_7741-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7741\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_7741-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_7741-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_7741-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_7741-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_7741.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The area around the factory is mainly flat, all land is utilised as lots of Taiwan is mountainous.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76916\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8073\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76916\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76916 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8073-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8073\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8073-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8073-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8073-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8073-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8073.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before the tour we got to see some of what Velo makes and eat lunch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76917\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8076-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76917\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76917 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_80761-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8076\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_80761-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_80761-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_80761-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_80761-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_80761.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Packed lunch Taiwan style, it was good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76923\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76923\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8092\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76923 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8092-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8092\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8092-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8092-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8092-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8092-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8092.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The saddle portion of the factory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76924\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8093\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76924\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76924 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8093-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8093\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8093-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8093-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8093-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8093-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8093.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The production manager was on hand to show us around.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76918\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8081\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76918\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76918 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8081-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8081\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8081-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8081-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8081-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8081-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8081.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stella the owner of Velo industries built up the business over 35 years after being asked by her ex boss to make saddles at his factory. Stella is a rare star of Taiwanese business, respected by all and a hard worker, you could call her the Margaret Thatcher of the bike Industry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We visited the production line facility for the saddles and saw how the materials and components were used and created and put together to become the final products.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76926\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8095\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76926\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76926 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8095-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8095\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8095-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8095-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8095-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8095-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8095.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the materials that enter the factory are subjected to quality control tests before they are used.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76934\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76934\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8113\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76934\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76934 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8113-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8113\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8113-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8113-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8113-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8113-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8113.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rails of saddles start like this as coils of wire, they are then fed into a rolling machine to form the saddle rails.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76939\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8124\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76939\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76939 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8124-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8124\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8124-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8124-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8124-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8124-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8124.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once formed the rails are chopped and bent by this machine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76940\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8127\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76940\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76940 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8127-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8127\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8127-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8127-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8127-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8127-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8127.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This machine forms the rails into the saddle chasis shape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76941\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8130\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76941\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76941 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8130-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8130\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8130-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8130-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8130-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8130-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8130.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More rail preparation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76943\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8133\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76943\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76943 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8133-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8133\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8133-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8133-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8133-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8133-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8133.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The formed, bent and folded rails are now ready to be sent to saddle assembly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76944\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8135\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76944\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76944 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8135-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8135\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8135-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8135-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8135-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8135-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8135.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Each rail undergoes the process under the watchful eye of a production assistance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76945\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8139\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76945\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76945 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8139-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8139\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8139-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8139-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8139-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8139-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8139.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is a newer rolling machine that does everything automated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76946\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76946\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8141\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76946\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76946 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8141-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8141\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8141-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8141-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8141-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8141-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8141.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This robot bends folds and cuts the rails one by one completely automatically.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76947\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8145-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76947\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76947 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8145-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8145\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8145-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8145-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8145-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8145-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8145.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quality control checks are made on the final product.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76950\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8152\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76950\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76950 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8152-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8152\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8152-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8152-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8152-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8152-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8152.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rails once cut are ready again here for assembly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76999\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7880\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76999\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76999 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7880-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7880\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7880-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7880-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7880-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7880-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7880.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These are the moulds for the different saddles Velo makes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76998\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7877\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76998\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76998 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7877-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7877\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7877-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7877-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7877-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7877-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7877.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More raw materials are fed into machines by hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76997\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7876\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76997\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76997 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7876-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7876\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7876-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7876-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7876-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7876-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7876.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Next stage of rail production is laser etching the logo&#8217;s onto the rails.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76975\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8253\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76975\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76975 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8253-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8253\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8253-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8253-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8253-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8253-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8253.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These are the saddle cushion blanks before and after finishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76954\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8163\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76954\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76954 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8163-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8163\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8163-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8163-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8163-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8163-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8163.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here the coverings are printed and cut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76953\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8158\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76953\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76953 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8158-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8158\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8158-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8158-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8158-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8158-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8158.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many saddles = many blanks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76957\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8174\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76957 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8174-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8174\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8174-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8174-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8174-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8174-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8174.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Final checks to designs are made before sewing commences.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76956\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8172-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76956\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76956 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8172-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8172\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8172-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8172-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8172-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8172-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8172.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Saddle seamstresses have an average of 20 years of experience sewing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76955\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8166\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76955\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76955 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8166-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8166\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8166-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8166-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8166-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8166-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8166.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Production line showing the sewing section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76963\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8207\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76963\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76963 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8207-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8207\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8207-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8207-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8207-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8207-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8207.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Different saddles are put together in different ways, here the saddles are screwed together after being sewn, other saddles are glued, which we will see later.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76962\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8199\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76962\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76962 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8199-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8199\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8199-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8199-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8199-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8199-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8199.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The worker was very precise with his putting together everything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76964\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8209\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76964\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76964 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8209-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8209\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8209-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8209-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8209-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8209-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8209.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some elements are stapled.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76965\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8213\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76965\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76965 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8213-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8213\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8213-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8213-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8213-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8213-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8213.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stapling the nose of the saddle together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76961\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8195\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76961\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76961 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8195-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8195\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8195-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8195-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8195-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8195-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8195.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The finishing touches are applied here, where the workers follow a &#8220;Just in Time,&#8221; protocol for production.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76960\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8187\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76960\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76960 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8187-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8187\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8187-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8187-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8187-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8187-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8187.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This batch of saddles is finished coded and the camera here links to another factory where they assemble the bikes, so they can see what is coming.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76981\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8283\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76981\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76981 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8283-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8283\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8283-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8283-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8283-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8283-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8283.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The saddles that are not sewn and the foam cores are made in this machine here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76982\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8287\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76982 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8287-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8287\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8287-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8287-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8287-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8287-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8287.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Special polyurethane foam is injected into moulds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76983\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8290\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76983\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76983 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8290-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8290\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8290-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8290-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8290-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8290-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8290.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This machine feeds the foam into the moulds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76985\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8314\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76985\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76985 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8314-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8314\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8314-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8314-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8314-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8314-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8314.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The boxing area of the saddle production.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77006\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7894\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77006\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77006 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7894-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7894\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7894-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7894-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7894-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7894-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7894.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Back to the highend saddle production, more hand sewing is taking place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77002\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7886\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77002\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77002 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7886-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7886\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7886-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7886-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7886-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7886-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7886.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">these women worked really hard and fast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77015\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7916\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77015 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7916-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7916\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7916-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7916-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7916-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7916-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7916.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foam being injected into the saddle moulds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77014\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7915\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77014\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77014 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7915-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7915\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7915-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7915-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7915-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7915-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7915.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The moulded saddle bases and foam cores pass through this machine which helps set the glue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77007\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7896\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77007\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77007 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7896-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7896\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7896-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7896-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7896-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7896-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7896.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The workers environment was clean ordered and organised.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Research and Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Velo carries out it&#8217;s own research and testing to make sure that all of the components work as they intend and designed them to. With many processes automated saddles can be put through repetitive tests to make sure they meet the standards of quality control, we were shown, rubbing tests, temperature tests and sitting tests.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77000\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7881\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77000 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7881-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7881\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7881-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7881-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7881-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7881-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7881.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These logos were subjected to being rubbed to make sure they don&#8217;t wear off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77012\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/wm8j7911\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77012\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-77012 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7911-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"WM8J7911\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7911-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7911-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7911-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7911-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/WM8J7911.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sitting test machine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76972\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8240\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76972\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76972 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8240-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8240\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8240-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8240-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8240-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8240-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8240.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We werent quite sure what this machine was for, but it was about testing torsional rigidity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76973\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8242\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76973\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76973 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8242-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8242\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8242-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8242-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8242-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8242-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8242.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The freezing and color fast test machine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76971\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8237\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76971\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76971 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8237-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8237\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8237-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8237-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8237-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8237-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8237.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rails are tested here, to make sure they meet standards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76970\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8231\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76970\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76970 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8231-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8231\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8231-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8231-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8231-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8231-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8231.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This display shows all the different forces that are applied to the products for the different tests.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76969\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8226\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76969\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76969 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8226-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8226\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8226-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8226-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8226-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8226-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8226.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This carbon railed saddle underwent more than 100,000 repetitions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76967\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8218\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76967\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76967 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8218-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8218\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8218-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8218-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8218-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8218-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8218.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A testers dream lab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76974\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8245\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76974\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76974 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8245-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8245\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8245-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8245-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8245-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8245-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8245.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This saddle just came out of the freeze impact test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76966\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8216\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76966\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76966 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8216-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8216\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8216-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8216-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8216-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8216-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8216.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As Velo make many products secrecy is important and brands have an inspection room where they can verify their saddles have been made correctly. They are not allowed into the factory in-case they see other trade secrets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76959\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8183\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76959\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76959 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8183-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8183\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8183-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8183-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8183-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8183-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8183.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">These saddles here are all made just in time and are ready for shipping.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Velo showed us a range of features they have been developing for various markets in their product room after we finished the tour. We saw a few interesting features that will find their way onto production bikes soon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76920\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8086\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76920\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76920 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8086-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8086\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8086-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8086-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8086-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8086-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8086.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here a reflective patch is added to a saddle, that only reflects at night, otherwise remains green.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76921\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8088\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76921\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76921 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8088-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8088\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8088-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8088-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8088-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8088-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8088.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This child&#8217;s sadle has been developed so a child does not slide off the front of the saddle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76922\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76922\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8089\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76922 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8089-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8089\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8089-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8089-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8089-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8089-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8089.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prologo work closely with Velo and showed us their product room and what they started from.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76986\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/velo-saddle-factory-visit-taiwan\/img_8320\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-76986\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-76986 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8320-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8320\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8320-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8320-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8320-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8320-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_8320.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A saddle fitting system has been developed by Prologo to help riders choose the right shape of saddle for their sit bones.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>A Few Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tours that day also allowed us to speak to the workers and we were able to ask about working condition&#8217;s and pay. Apparently workers work an average of 5 1\/2 days a week depending on their role and are paid between 1200 up 2000 US dollars a month gross.\u00a0 The average time workers have been with the company is 5 to 10 years. The jobs are very sort after.\u00a0 All workers get lunch breaks and their lunch is included as part of their benefits, some have the option to live on site. Workers are from Taiwan and many other Asian countries. Velo produces about 80 percent of the high end saddle market, although numbers weren&#8217;t that specific about 1.5 million saddles are made every month.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks kindly to the Staff at Velo for showing us around.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you use a bike and sit on your saddle then you will know as a rider how important it is to have the right saddle and how it is fundamental to your ride. Saddle production is concentrated in a few places in the world. 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