Saddle shell shape determines how your sit bones interact with the seating surface, and the Skyline profile represents Ritchey's approach to supporting riders who rotate their pelvis forward into an aggressive position. The WCS Carbon Skyline V2 uses a full carbon fiber shell with a relief channel running through the nose and center section, reducing pressure on soft tissue without requiring a complete cutout that compromises structural integrity. This design targets road racers and time trialists who spend hours in the drops or on aerobars, where traditional flat-profile saddles create numbness and discomfort.

The V2 designation indicates refinements to the original Skyline platform, with Ritchey adjusting the shell layup and rail interface based on field feedback. Carbon rails contribute to the low overall weight while providing controlled flex that absorbs road vibration—a characteristic that aluminum or titanium rails don't match at this weight class. The rails use a 7x9mm oval profile, which fits most modern seatpost clamps but should be verified against older two-bolt designs that expect round rails.

Shell width measures 145mm, placing the Skyline in the medium-width category that accommodates a range of sit bone measurements without forcing riders to the extremes of narrow time trial saddles or wide comfort designs. The slight rear cupping helps locate your position on the saddle during hard efforts when you might otherwise slide backward under power. Minimal padding covers the shell—enough to prevent the harsh feel of bare carbon but not so much that it compresses and loses support under sustained pressure.... Read More