Choosing the right saddle is essential for your riding enjoyment, comfort and performance on the bike.
Choosing the right saddle will also help you avoid future pain.

The choice of a road bike saddle or a mountain bike saddle will depend on your body type (especially your pelvis), your weight, your perineal sensitivity and your use (position on the bike and on the saddle).

The best thing to do is try it out! We invite you to visit one of our stores for personalised assistance. We can also provide you with a test saddle so you can get an idea of the main models we have in stock.

Several indicators can help you choose a comfortable bike saddle, but beware of preconceived ideas!
Take the weight of the saddle, for example: in theory, the lighter the saddle, the less comfortable it is (since it contains less gel or foam).Not so sure!
Nowadays, you can find lightweight carbon saddles that are very comfortable, even if you spend more than 5 to 6 hours on them per ride. These saddles even absorb small vibrations caused by bumps in the road. Keep in mind that a saddle must first be adapted to your anatomy, taking into account its shape, width and even its perineal clearance.|>

Choose a bike saddle from Fizik, San Marco, Selle Italia, Prologo, SMP...

Fizik has created a guide to help you find the saddle that best suits you based on your flexibility: the Fizik Spine Concept system.

Selle Italia has also developed its own saddle selection guide, the IDMatch device, which takes into account the intertrochanteric distance, thigh circumference and pelvic rotation. At San Marco, the DiMA Selector guides cyclists in choosing their saddle. Here, age, perineal sensitivity, body type and position on the saddle and bike are taken into account.

Prologo, for its part, has classified its saddles into three main families according to their level of comfort: flat, semi-rounded and rounded. The choice can then be refined according to the width of the saddle or the perineal clearance, depending on each individual's morphological constraints.

SMP offers specific models that completely free the perineal area thanks to a large hollow in the centre of the saddle and a plunging nose. On the other hand, there is more pressure on the gluteal muscles, so it takes longer to get used to (2 to 3 weeks). This is a very popular option for cyclists suffering from perineal pain.

Of course, all bike saddle brands offer women's bike saddles, which are designed for female cyclists, notably thanks to their greater width.