How to choose your Bicycle Seats

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December 8, 2008

A bicycle seat should be comfortable and adequate for our style of riding. A narrow racing style seat is geared for someone who likes to ride fast. It will be narrow and will not cause interference from the sides of the seat. Your weight will be distributed to your hands and feet as you move your body forward to accommodate this style of riding.

When you are riding on a cruiser bicycle, most of your weight is planted directly on the seat. These seats are wider and padded better for comfort. The handlebars are set back so you can ride in an upright position while you pedal at a slower pace.

Men’s and women’s bicycle seats have significant differences. Women’s bicycle seats are a bit longer and narrower than men’s bike seats. The back of the seat, the saddle, is where you will like more padding. This will cushion the pressure point, that spot of your anatomy that hurts when you sit on a hard surface. The narrow part in front of the seat helps you control your balance as well as bike movement. This is the part of the seat that usually causes more discomfort. To address this issue, some seats have soft foam or gel in the nose Gel seats will offer more comfort in that area, so will cutaway seats.

Most bicycles are sold with stock seat. You may want to negotiate for a more comfortable seat when purchasing your new bike. The choice of bicycle seats can very from hard and narrow to wide and soft. You need to find one that fits your particular anatomy and preference. You can even choose the material used to make your bike seat.

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If you develop pain and discomfort while riding, you may think that it can’t be the seat and simply keep riding, and if you pedal enough, the aches and pains will disappear. This could cause enough discomfort to discourage you from riding. It could also cause some health issues relating to bicycle riding. Do not ignore your discomfort, change the seat for one that will give you the comfort you desire while riding your bicycle.

You must also set the seat in the correct position for your style of riding. The most comfortable position will be achieved with trial and error. When you can ride your bicycle without pain in your bottom, you will have mastered the selection and position of the most crucial piece of equipment necessary for your comfort.

Enjoy your riding experience!