I just bought a bike and it feels like I'm sitting on a brick. Do you have the link for a site where I can buy a comfy bike seat for long rides. I don't like the cheap, bulky ones that looks like something is wrong with your *** and you need an orthopedic cushion. Thanks for the help.
2007-06-14 10:09:41 · 7 answers · asked by a11city 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There are several things that make seats comfortable (or not), but keep in mind that if you're just starting out it's normal to need a few weeks to get used to sitting on a bike:
1. Size. A saddle needs to fit your pelvic bones (sitbones), and also accommodate your thighs moving. This means finding one that isn't too narrow to be comfortable, but also isn't so wide that it's like sitting on a chair instead of straddling a saddle. A wider seat will inhibit leg motion.
2. Firmness. Most people find a super-cushy saddle and think it will be more comfortable. In the beginning it will. But if you ride for over an hour, a firmer seat is usually more comfortable because it allows for better leg motion, and also doesn't create extra pressure points. It can take a little while to get used to though, so don't expect instant results.
3. Pressure points. Saddles with a cutout in the middle were originally developed for women (less pressure in sensitive areas) but are also helpful for men as they promote blood flow and circulation.
4. In the end (hee-hee!) everyone is different. Buying saddles online is like trying to taste food online. Your best bet is to ask other riders if you can sit on their seats and try them, or go to a bike shop and sit on some bikes with different saddles. Know that your needs may change over time as your experience and mileage increase.
5. Shorts. Good (not cheap) bike shorts make a huge difference. No seat will be comfortable for long if you're wearing lousy shorts.
6. As mentioned above, seat angle and position relative to the handlebar can make a difference. These are things you can experiment with, but be aware that while tilting the nose of the saddle down sometimes makes the seat more comfortable (less pressure in the middle) it also shifts weight to your hands, which creates a whole different kind of discomfort.
2007-06-14 13:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dogma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your type of bike. If you're a road cyclist, I've been told that there are two main popular seat styles: the fizik arione and the specialized toupe. If you have a fleshy butt like me, the arione is better. If your sit bones are boney, the toupe is better. The advantage of the arione is that it's a long seat for many positions and different butts. It's curved upwards at the back, so that your groin area doesnt get crushed. You can get decent arione clones for cheap, like the nashbar gr2, forte pro rs1, douglas apex, or sette sonic. I've used the gr2 with great success. Of course, if you really want to know for sure, you have to test ride them individually. Avoid overly cushioned gel saddles, because they get in the way of your legs, and are not necessarily more comfortable.
2016-05-20 04:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyones behind is different. I bought a pad to go over my seat and I love it. It makes my wife chafe though. Try adjusting the angle too. I had the angle wrong the first time I rode and I couldn't walk when I was done.
I don't think there is a perfect seat for everyone though. Might want to try them out in person. My wife hated the mail order seat she bought by the way.
2007-06-14 10:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the good seats are made by the english. these seats are good seats. they are not cheap *** seats made in a factory of slaves. they` are the most better seat yo``u can ride on made of leather. they do not look like you are a butt retard. they are called brooks saddles. find tHem at a bike shop do not buy on line. I hve not seen them offered on line
2007-06-14 12:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can recommend a good saddle for you. Unfortunately it's kind of trial and error. But you'll know the right one when you put it between your legs.
2007-06-15 03:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by jffsbr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll make it short & SWEET----www.pricepoint.com, www.jensonusa.com www.blueskycycling.com ----get excellent brands like FiZik, Selle San Marco or Velo!
2007-06-14 13:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking up the following brands SELLE, WTB, SPECIALIZED & VELO
2007-06-14 14:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by riqtan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋