Specialized vs SQlab:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Specialized had more branded searches than SQlab among bike saddle brands worldwide. Specialized had about 266,000 branded searches, while SQlab had 23,500. Specialized made up 44.8% of all bike saddle brand searches we track, and SQlab accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike saddle brands, Specialized appeared in all five answers and SQlab in two. Specialized was mentioned before SQlab in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Specialized, about 11 searches for every 1 for SQlab
Who does AI mention more?
Specialized, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Specialized, named ahead of SQlab in every answer
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Top bike saddle brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Specialized appeared in all five answers. SQlab was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Specialized was listed before SQlab in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Specialized1st
Brooks England2nd
Selle Italia3rd
Ergon4th
Fizik5th
WTB6th
SQlab7th
Prologo–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Specialized5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Brooks England4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ergon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fizik3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Selle Italia3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- WTB3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SQlab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Prologo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike saddle brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike saddle brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike saddle brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike saddle brand for comfortable long rides?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bike saddle”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“comfortable bike saddle”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Specialized or SQlab more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Specialized and SQlab by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight bike saddle brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Specialized, SQlab. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specialized | Ergon | Prologo | Fizik | Selle Italia | SQlab | Brooks England | WTB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.6% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.7% | 21% | 17.1% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.3% | 23.8% | 13.2% | 14% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.8% | 26.7% | 14.8% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.9% | 22.5% | 18.3% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 21.3% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.8% | 17% | 11.3% | 10.1% | 7% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 45.7% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 0.59% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.4% | 18.7% | 12.3% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 44% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.8% | 19.7% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 6.7% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.49% |
How has the Specialized and SQlab comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Specialized was ahead of SQlab in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specialized’s share of searches among bike saddle brands worldwide moved from 39.6% to 44.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 219K to 266K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SQlab’s share of searches among bike saddle brands worldwide moved from 2.9% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.8K to 23.5K.
How did search popularity change for bike saddle brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Specialized gained share of searches among bike saddle brands worldwide, from 44% to 44.8%.
In September 2026, SQlab lost share of searches among bike saddle brands worldwide, from 4.5% to 4%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Specialized’s and SQlab’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Specialized
4 branded search terms
- specialized bicycle
- specialized bike
- specialized bikes rockhopper
- specialized saddle
SQlab
2 branded search terms
- sqlab
- sqlab saddle
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