Every day, millions of people young and old take to the streets and head off-road on bikes of all shapes, sizes, and configurations. Most people who rely on their bikes for transportation or as a serious form of recreation know at least a bit about cycle maintenance and gear.
Many hours of painstaking consideration are spent on bike-related purchases and decisions every day. However, one of the most overlooked and most important parts of a safe and comfortable ride is the bicycle seat, or saddle.
Many cycling experts point out that bikers often endure painful seats for no good reason, assuming that it’s just part of the experience. In truth, while a certain degree of discomfort and soreness is to be expected when first settling in to a new saddle, you should quickly get comfortable with your position.
Different Saddles for Different Bikes
Different styles of bikes involve different riding positions, for which various types of seats work best. For instance, a “cruiser” commuter bike generally requires an upright position, which calls for a wide, fully-padded saddle. This is due to the fact that almost all of the rider’s weight is pressing on the seat itself.
With a mountain bike or other more standard model, a slightly more ergonomic and anatomically-adjusted seat is in order, while professional touring and racing bikes required the lightest and most lightly-padded saddles. They must also be slightly forward-angled to accommodate for the rider’s leaning position.
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