Spank Oozy 280 Saddle

The Spank Oozy 280 is a mountain bike saddle for aggressive trail riding.

Spank calls it "the aggressive trail rider's dream": it keeps the padding trail riders want for long days, in a sleeker, flatter shape that's easy to move around on when the trail gets steep and fast.

It's 144mm wide and 265mm long, with a relief channel down the centre and hollow chromoly rails.

A flatter shape for moving around

On rough descents you're rarely sitting still.

You shift back, forward and side to side, and the saddle needs to stay out of the way. The Oozy 280's top is relatively flat from front to back, so there's no raised tail or deep dip to get caught on as you change position.

The edges are shaped to flex where your legs brush past them, so the saddle doesn't snag your shorts when you move around above it.

Comfort for long seated climbs

A flat shape doesn't mean a hard one. The Oozy 280 keeps a decent layer of foam, and a pronounced relief channel down the middle takes pressure off soft tissue on long, seated climbs. The cover is a durable synthetic skin.

Built for trail knocks

Trail saddles get scuffed against rocks, trees and the ground when the bike goes down. Spank reinforces the impact zones on the Oozy 280, where a saddle usually takes the hit.

The base is a fibre-reinforced polymer shell, and the foam is co-moulded to it, so the padding and the base are bonded as one piece rather than glued.

Hollow chromoly rails keep the weight down compared with solid steel, and steel rails have a little flex that takes some of the sting out of small bumps.

Spank Oozy 280 or Oozy 220?

Both are Spank trail saddles with the same 144 x 265mm footprint, relief channel, reinforced edges and hollow chromoly rails. The difference is the shape:

• Oozy 280: flatter from front to back, so it's easier to move around on. It suits riders who spend a lot of time descending hard and changing position.
• Oozy 220: a kicked-up tail to push against on steep climbs, with extra lower-back support. It suits riders who spend long stretches seated and climbing.

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Choosing the right width

At 144mm, the Oozy 280 is a mid-width saddle. The width that suits you depends on the distance between your sit bones, not your clothing size. A quick check: measure the width of your current saddle. If it's comfortable and close to 144mm, the Oozy 280 should feel familiar.

Frequently asked questions

How wide is the Spank Oozy 280?

It's 144mm wide and 265mm long.

How much does the Spank Oozy 280 weigh?

Spank quotes around 280g.

What's the difference between the Spank Oozy 280 and Oozy 220?

They share the same width, length, relief channel and rails. The Oozy 280 has a flatter shape for moving around on descents. The Oozy 220 has a kicked-up tail for pushing against on steep climbs.

Is the Spank Oozy 280 good for enduro?

It's designed for aggressive trail riding, with a flat shape that's easy to move around on and reinforced edges for crashes and knocks, which suits enduro-style riding too.

Does the Spank Oozy 280 have a cutout?

It has a pronounced relief channel down the centre rather than a full cutout.

What are the Spank Oozy 280 rails made of?

Hollow chromoly steel.