Choosing a comfortable and high-performance bike saddle

Choosing a bike saddle can be a real headache. Between the shapes, materials and techniques used, it's easy to get confused.a real headache. With all the different shapes, materials and techniques used, it's easy to get lost. However, the best approach is definitely to trust your anatomy and how it feels.

The best way to choose a saddle is to try it out. This is difficult to follow with the rise of online shopping. However, by taking certain criteria into account, it is possible to find a saddle model that will meet your expectations. All that remains is to adjust your saddle correctly.|>

Choosing a bike saddle: body shape and type of use

Obviously, the width of each cyclist's pelvis must be taken into account so that the cyclist's weight is ideally distributed between the ischial tuberosities and the surrounding flesh. On a racing bike, which involves a leaning position, a saddle that is too wide could cause friction on the inner thighs. In addition, most of the body's weight is supported by the arms.by the arms. A narrow saddle, 130 to 150 mm wide, is therefore preferable, as it will encourage a high pedalling frequency.. However, be careful not to choose a saddle that is too narrow for your anatomy, as this will put excessive pressure on the internal tissues without engaging the ischial bones.br />

On the other hand, on a hybrid bike, or any bike with a geometry that is notThe rider's position is more upright, at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees. The rider's weight will therefore be transferred to the saddle and the pelvis will adopt a more pronounced angle. A wider saddle is recommended. As for Dutch-style bikes, on which the rider sits upright, they require a particularly wide saddle, up to 230 mm.230 mm. This will support most of the cyclist's weight, distributing it to the rear.|>

The profile of a bicycle saddle

Each bike saddle has specific seating characteristics that determine comfort, but also the type of use. Round saddles are particularly suitable for long distances because they promote comfort. A saddle with a rounded profile will also preventfor long distances as they promote comfort. A saddle with a round profile will also prevent rubbing against the inner thighs. A curved saddle with a raised rear crescent is ideal for less flexible cyclists. It also allows you to sit 'cal' on the saddle. However, it does not encourage changes of position. stay warm on the saddle. However, it will not encourage changes in position. On the other hand, a flat bike saddle is designed for performance over short and medium distances and will encourage changes in position from the front to the back., a flat bike saddle is designed for performance over short and medium distances and encourages changes of position from the front to the rear of the saddle, for power or flexibility.|>
Each brand offers saddle models with a hollow or even completely hollow central channel, as is the case with SMP. This feature reduces pressure points in the perineum, distributing most of the weight to the ischial tuberosity. This reduces pain over long distances, but also conditions that can arise with age and intensive cycling.age and intensive cycling.
Comfort: tastes and pains
Road bike saddles often have minimal padding, or none at all in the case of full carbon saddles, which suggests a certain degree of harshness. However, if properly adjusted, a full carbon bike saddle can be comfortable. Similarly, a saddle that is too padded cancause particularly unpleasant pain over long distances. This is because the padding willflatten over time, creating excess material between the ischial bones and causing pain. On the other hand, a saddle that is too hard will create painful pressure points during prolonged use. Finally, a rigid carbon saddle will do little to absorb shocks and vibrations from the road. However, it will help to restore pedalling power as it will not deform under the pressure exerted during pedalling.|>
Each brand has its own classification of bike saddles. For example, Fizik uses the Spine Concept, which takes into account the flexibility of the cyclist, particularly by considering the cyclist's ability to move on the saddle. For its part, Prologo has established a classification based on the curvature of the saddle and the type of use. However, the best way to avoid making a mistake is is still to try out a saddle on the road. While bicycle shops often have test models available, this is more complicated when buying online.: you will need to do some research beforehand and identify your needs.

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